Technology and Capabilities
Aerogel Core develops graphene-based materials, bio-based aerogels and specialist acoustic capabilities for customers solving demanding engineering problems.
Our work is designed for teams that need practical solutions for thermal insulation, sound attenuation, weight reduction and performance-led design.
Our technology platform
At the core of Aerogel Core is the development of lightweight, multi-functional material systems for high-value applications.
Our materials are differentiated by:
- Improved thermal insulation
- Enhanced acoustic performance
- Reduced weight Application
- specific design flexibility
A key part of our approach is the use of graphene-based materials, bio-based aerogels and lower-carbon material strategies, helping customers explore advanced solutions aligned with both engineering and sustainability goals
Aerogel materials
We produce Bio-based and other aerogels for thermal and acoustic applications.
Our primary development focus is on aerogel materials for applications where both mass and performance are critical. Our sectors of focus are:
- Aerospace
- Marine & Maritime clean energy
- Automotive
We are particularly interested in applications where conventional insulation or acoustic treatment materials introduce too much weight, too little multifunctionality or limited scope for performance optimisation.
Application-led development
We are experts in material application-led development where:
- A target thermal behaviour is required
- A specific acoustic response is required
- Design constraints make material selection challenging
- The environment is challenging
- Integration requirements are complex
Our current pipeline includes aerospace and marine applications.
Graphene-based materials
Alongside our aerogel platform, Aerogel Core is developing graphene-based materials for applications where thermal management, lightweight design and multifunctional performance are important.
Our graphene-based work supports the broader goal of creating material systems that combine high-value technical performance with more efficient and lower-impact design pathways.
Acoustic engineering capability
Acoustic performance by design: a major differentiator for Aerogel Core is our ability not only to develop materials, but to engineer performance around specific acoustic requirements. Our materials:
- Reduce unwanted noise
- Improve product acoustic behaviour
- Optimise insulation performance
- Can be adapted for a critical frequency range
Performance potential
In internal development testing, our acoustic insulation concepts have shown the potential to outperform conventional acoustic insulation materials, with particularly strong gains in targeted configurations.
For customers, this creates the opportunity to pursue lighter and more effective acoustic solutions tailored to application-specific requirements.
Acoustic testing & consultancy
Testing and consultancy for product development: we provide acoustic testing and consultancy support for customers developing products, components and engineering systems. This includes:
- Material evaluation
- Acoustic assessment
- Design optimisation
- R&D decision support
- Performance-led product development
Our consultancy experience includes projects with Tier 1 automotive OEMs and specialist clients in the creative sector, including confidential programmes where acoustic performance was business-critical.
3D printing & prototyping
Prototyping support for faster development: we also offer 3D printing and prototyping support to help teams move more quickly from concept to testable hardware.
We help you to achieve:
- Faster design iteration
- Effective demonstrator development
- Optimised form and fit evaluation
- Rigorous early-stage testing programmes
While advanced materials remain our top strategic priority, prototyping strengthens our ability to support customers across the development cycle.
Who we work with
We work primarily with aerospace R&D teams, marine and maritime clean-energy buyers, and automotive innovators and engineering teams.
These are the sectors where we currently see the strongest fit for our combination of lightweight materials, thermal performance and acoustic engineering.