Centre of Excellence – Structural Ceramics

Setting the Benchmark for Innovation

Morgan Technical Ceramics Global Materials Centre of Excellence (CoE) is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing structural ceramic materials and technologies. Opened in 2015 the CoE is part of Morgan’s global network of specialised innovation centres delivering new material science. This dedicated facility brings together materials specialists and design engineers to accelerate innovation and deliver breakthrough solutions for global customers.

Located in the UK

Digital Twin & AI-Driven Materials Innovation

Our Centre of Excellence focuses on advanced digital twin technologies and process modelling to optimise manufacturing yield, quality, and consistency. We leverage AI and LLM-based image analysis for material characterisation and defect detection, while applying rigorous data analytics to extract actionable insights from historical material and process data to accelerate innovation and operational excellence.

Material Innovation

Leading developments in new material formulations and processes for structural ceramics, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in advanced materials technology.

Academic Collaboration

Serving as a global hub for partnerships with leading universities worldwide, fostering cutting-edge research and knowledge exchange.

Industry Partnerships

Acting as a focal point for R&D with raw material suppliers, driving innovation throughout the entire supply chain.

Manufacturing Excellence

Best practices are developed, tested and shared across Morgan’s global operations. This ensures consistent, high quality production processes and continuous improvement across all Technical Ceramics facilities.

The CoE is located at the Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire UK manufacturing site. The CoE is a global innovation hub and supports the global Technical Ceramics structural ceramics businesses.

Stourport is one of Morgan's largest ceramic materials manufacturing facilities. Its strategic importance, skilled workforce, and existing manufacturing capabilities make it the ideal location for collaboration.

Sector Focus for Next Generation Applications

The Centre of Excellence facility hosts the Group’s major advanced ceramic science programmes and oversees the development of next‑generation technologies that will serve current and emerging markets where performance and reliability are paramount.

Breakthrough materials for aerospace applications

Advanced ceramic materials engineered for extreme environments and critical aerospace applications.

Advanced ceramics for medical technologies

Biocompatible ceramics and precision components for next-generation medical devices and implants.

Environmental materials supporting sustainability initiatives

Sustainable materials solutions addressing environmental challenges and energy efficiency.