The Gleeble 3800 with its unique enhancements is a specialist piece of equipment worth over £1.6 million. This particular Gleeble will be a specialist piece of equipment and the first of its kind in the UK and Europe, putting the University at the forefront of materials engineering research. It will have specific attachments for cryogenic quenching, ultra-high sustained temperature testing, and laser ultrasonics.
The Wolfson X-Lab Extreme will be a crucial step for a sustainable hydrogen economy in the UK. The procurement of this testing equipment will help accelerate and spearhead UK research in this sector, including materials development for hydrogen storage, distribution and transport.