Engineered material performance

Advanced lightweight materials for thermal and acoustic performance.

Aerogel Core develops graphene-based and bio-based aerogel systems for demanding aerospace, marine and automotive applications.

Discuss an engineering challenge Explore our technology

OriginCreated by University of Bath engineers

Established2023

RecognitionBath Start-Up of the Year 2024

AwardTRIG 2025 CSA Award winner

Our technology platform

Designed around the engineering outcome.

We combine materials science with acoustic, thermal and application engineering to create practical solutions for challenges conventional materials struggle to address.

How our platform works

Aerogel materials

Bio-based and advanced aerogel systems developed for applications where mass, insulation and acoustic performance matter.

Explore capability

Graphene-based materials

Multifunctional material systems for thermal management, lightweight design and demanding engineering environments.

Explore capability

Acoustic engineering

Materials, testing and design expertise focused on reducing unwanted noise and tuning performance to critical frequency ranges.

Explore capability

Application-led development

Material performance, tuned to the problem.

Every programme starts with a clear engineering target: thermal behaviour, acoustic response, weight, geometry or integration constraints.

01 Define the performance target
02 Design and develop the material system
03 Prototype, test and refine

Talk to our technical team

Priority sectors

Where low weight creates high value.

Concept visual of a lightweight material panel in an aerospace structure — APPLICATION / 01 Aerospace material integration

01Aerospace

Thermal, acoustic and lightweight systems for advanced air platforms.

02Marine & clean energy

Lower-impact material pathways for challenging maritime environments.

03Automotive

Targeted acoustic behaviour and practical support for product development.

Testing & services

From technical question to testable answer.

Specialist engineering support for industrial R&D, product development and research-led innovation.

Close-up of impedance tube test microphones in Aerogel Core's acoustic laboratory — LABORATORY / ACOUSTICS Impedance tube test instrumentation

Acoustic design & testing

Specialist support spanning modelling, material development, engineering design, manufacture and experimental testing.

Impedance tube testing

Measurement of sound absorption coefficients and sound transmission loss for materials and samples.

3D printing & prototyping

FDM and SLA support for rapid prototypes, functional parts and test-ready engineering components.

About Aerogel Core

“We do not stop at research. We turn advanced materials into practical engineering opportunity.”

Established in 2023 and created by engineers from the University of Bath, Aerogel Core brings together materials science, aerospace engineering and applied technology development.

Our team supports customers from material concept through testing and prototyping, including confidential acoustic programmes for automotive organisations.

2024Bath Start-Up
of the Year

2024South West finalist
in two categories

2025TRIG CSA
Award winner

Start a conversation

What engineering challenge are you working on?

Tell us about the performance target, material challenge or testing requirement. Our dedicated contact page keeps the first step clear and concise.

Start an enquiry info@grafaero.com