Our Company
Scientific expertise. Engineering innovation. Commercial thinking.
Established in 2015, TRL9 is a portfolio research organisation based in Northeast England. We specialise in advanced materials and surface engineering, with projects spanning defence, maritime, energy and resource recovery.
Our portfolio combines our own technology development with collaborative research and specialist engineering work for industrial clients. It ranges from coatings for aircraft carrier flight decks to structural adhesives that can be separated on demand and processes for recovering materials from end-of-life wind turbine blades.
We bring engineering and commercial experience to each project, considering how a technology will be manufactured, used and maintained as well as how it performs in testing.
Our Expertise
TRL9 combines specialist knowledge in materials science, engineering and technology development with the practical experience needed to progress innovative ideas towards industrial application.
Advanced Materials & Surface Engineering
Development and evaluation of specialist coatings, composites, polymers and ceramics, focusing on improving durability, corrosion resistance and material performance in demanding industrial environments.
Research, Development & Innovation
Progressing technologies through research, prototyping, testing and validation. We combine scientific investigation with practical engineering to assess performance and support industrial application.
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Scale-Up
Transforming technical concepts into practical engineering solutions through equipment design, process development and manufacturing innovation, with a focus on operational efficiency and industrial scale-up.
Energy & Environmental Technologies
Developing technologies for renewable energy, waste processing and resource recovery, with a focus on improving resource efficiency and supporting more sustainable industrial processes.
Defence, Maritime & Aerospace Technologies
Developing specialist materials, protective coatings and engineering solutions for defence, maritime and aerospace applications, with a focus on durability, technical performance and reliability in demanding operational environments.
Technology Commercialisation & Market Development
Supporting innovative technologies towards commercial application through intellectual property strategy, market evaluation, manufacturing feasibility and the development of practical routes to market.