Digital technologies for smart, sustainable materials

Accelerating innovation through digital technologies and data-driven solutions.

Unlocking innovation potential with digital technologies

Digital technologies are essential to accelerating material discovery, optimising formulations, improving manufacturing efficiency, and enabling informed, sustainable decisions. At CPI, we help companies harness these tools — from automated data generation to data-driven decision-making — to accelerate product development and enhance business outcomes.

Our integrated approach supports the design of innovative formulations, the collection of actionable data, and a deeper understanding of processes. We work with you to drive digital transformation through tailored strategies that improve operations and unlock long-term value.

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Digital technologies for smart, sustainable materials

Accelerating innovation through digital technologies and data-driven solutions.

Unlocking innovation potential with digital technologies

Digital technologies are essential to accelerating material discovery, optimising formulations, improving manufacturing efficiency, and enabling informed, sustainable decisions. At CPI, we help companies harness these tools — from automated data generation to data-driven decision-making — to accelerate product development and enhance business outcomes.

Our integrated approach supports the design of innovative formulations, the collection of actionable data, and a deeper understanding of processes. We work with you to drive digital transformation through tailored strategies that improve operations and unlock long-term value.

Digital technologies for smart, sustainable materials

Accelerating innovation through digital technologies and data-driven solutions.

Unlocking innovation potential with digital technologies

Digital technologies are essential to accelerating material discovery, optimising formulations, improving manufacturing efficiency, and enabling informed, sustainable decisions. At CPI, we help companies harness these tools — from automated data generation to data-driven decision-making — to accelerate product development and enhance business outcomes.

Our integrated approach supports the design of innovative formulations, the collection of actionable data, and a deeper understanding of processes. We work with you to drive digital transformation through tailored strategies that improve operations and unlock long-term value.

CPI expert reviewing a 3D model on a screen.
  • Rolls Royce
  • Drochaid Research Services
  • University of Nottingham
  • University of Sheffield
  • Photocentric
  • LiNa Energy

What we offer

We provide cutting-edge digital technologies and data-driven methodologies to help you innovate faster, optimise processes, and make sustainable, economically sound decisions.

What we offer

We provide cutting-edge digital technologies and data-driven methodologies to help you innovate faster, optimise processes, and make sustainable, economically sound decisions.

What we offer

We provide cutting-edge digital technologies and data-driven methodologies to help you innovate faster, optimise processes, and make sustainable, economically sound decisions.

AI-driven formulation and process design

Reduce trial-and-error, save time, and optimise resources with our AI-powered tools, predictive modelling, and automated experimentation. We help identify optimal materials, formulations, and processes quickly and efficiently. 

Our AI capabilities include: 

  • AI-based material screening and selection.

  • Adaptive Design of Experiments (DOE) for rapid product development.

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for materials modelling.

  • Predictive process modelling for early-stage forecasting of stability, performance, and manufacturability.

AI-driven formulation and process design

Reduce trial-and-error, save time, and optimise resources with our AI-powered tools, predictive modelling, and automated experimentation. We help identify optimal materials, formulations, and processes quickly and efficiently. 

Our AI capabilities include: 

  • AI-based material screening and selection.

  • Adaptive Design of Experiments (DOE) for rapid product development.

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for materials modelling.

  • Predictive process modelling for early-stage forecasting of stability, performance, and manufacturability.

Automated data collection and smart manufacturing

Our high-throughput systems and digital technologies generate large, high-quality datasets to accelerate formulation and improve manufacturing efficiency.

We offer:

  • Automated data generation using robotic systems.

  • Instrumented pilot plants with real-time data capture.

  • Cost-effective soft sensing for key parameter monitoring.

  • Closed-loop optimisation enabled by collaborative robotics.

Automated data collection and smart manufacturing

Our high-throughput systems and digital technologies generate large, high-quality datasets to accelerate formulation and improve manufacturing efficiency.

We offer:

  • Automated data generation using robotic systems.

  • Instrumented pilot plants with real-time data capture.

  • Cost-effective soft sensing for key parameter monitoring.

  • Closed-loop optimisation enabled by collaborative robotics.

Sustainable and economic decision-making

Use data-driven methods to optimise resource use, improve sustainability, and make informed decisions at every stage of development.

Key tools and methods include:

  • Predictive modelling for resource and cost efficiency.

  • Federated Learning for secure, collaborative insights from industrial data.

  • Advanced data modelling and dashboards to track performance.

Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) for sustainability and cost impact.

Sustainable and economic decision-making

Use data-driven methods to optimise resource use, improve sustainability, and make informed decisions at every stage of development.

Key tools and methods include:

  • Predictive modelling for resource and cost efficiency.

  • Federated Learning for secure, collaborative insights from industrial data.

  • Advanced data modelling and dashboards to track performance.

Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) for sustainability and cost impact.

Growth through digital transformation

Our proprietary, structured approach supports you to begin or enhance your digital manufacturing transformation journey, including with legacy systems. Through tailored one-to-one support, we help you adopt digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste. 

Our support covers:

  • Custom digital strategies to transform your operations.

  • Data-driven enhancements to manufacturing performance.

  • Infrastructure and data architecture analysis.

  • Process optimisation and waste reduction to cut costs.

Growth through digital transformation

Our proprietary, structured approach supports you to begin or enhance your digital manufacturing transformation journey, including with legacy systems. Through tailored one-to-one support, we help you adopt digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste. 

Our support covers:

  • Custom digital strategies to transform your operations.

  • Data-driven enhancements to manufacturing performance.

  • Infrastructure and data architecture analysis.

  • Process optimisation and waste reduction to cut costs.

How we support you

We provide robust digital support to guide you from concept to commercialisation. Our integrated digital tools and methodologies accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and enable more confident, data-driven decision-making.

How we support you

We provide robust digital support to guide you from concept to commercialisation. Our integrated digital tools and methodologies accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and enable more confident, data-driven decision-making.

How we support you

We provide robust digital support to guide you from concept to commercialisation. Our integrated digital tools and methodologies accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and enable more confident, data-driven decision-making.

Optimise and accelerate innovation cycles

Using advanced predictive tools and automated screening, we streamline the discovery and optimisation of new materials and formulations — significantly reducing R&D cycles and costs. Our AI-driven methodologies rapidly identify the most promising formulations, cutting experimental overhead and accelerating product development timelines.

Optimise and accelerate innovation cycles

Using advanced predictive tools and automated screening, we streamline the discovery and optimisation of new materials and formulations — significantly reducing R&D cycles and costs. Our AI-driven methodologies rapidly identify the most promising formulations, cutting experimental overhead and accelerating product development timelines.

Automate and scale up efficiently

Access our automated facilities to quickly scale from lab to commercial production. Our pilot plants deliver real-time data insights and scalable solutions that support efficient, reliable manufacturing transitions. With smart manufacturing technologies and continuous data monitoring, we help ensure robust, consistent, and repeatable processes at commercial scale.

Automate and scale up efficiently

Access our automated facilities to quickly scale from lab to commercial production. Our pilot plants deliver real-time data insights and scalable solutions that support efficient, reliable manufacturing transitions. With smart manufacturing technologies and continuous data monitoring, we help ensure robust, consistent, and repeatable processes at commercial scale.

Deep collaboration with digital experts

Partner with our specialists to strengthen your digital and analytical capabilities. Our collaborative approach delivers actionable insights that drive faster innovation and more confident decision-making. Through tailored training, hands-on guidance, and joint workshops, we help your teams adopt and apply data-driven strategies effectively.

Deep collaboration with digital experts

Partner with our specialists to strengthen your digital and analytical capabilities. Our collaborative approach delivers actionable insights that drive faster innovation and more confident decision-making. Through tailored training, hands-on guidance, and joint workshops, we help your teams adopt and apply data-driven strategies effectively.

Navigate compliance and sustainability decisions

Use robust, data-led insights from life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) to navigate complex regulatory and sustainability requirements. Our experts provide detailed analyses and compliance support, helping reduce barriers to market entry and align with evolving standards.

Navigate compliance and sustainability decisions

Use robust, data-led insights from life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) to navigate complex regulatory and sustainability requirements. Our experts provide detailed analyses and compliance support, helping reduce barriers to market entry and align with evolving standards.

Access funding and strategic digital partnerships

Tap into our extensive networks to secure funding, build strategic alliances, and unlock the full potential of your digital transformation. We connect you with investors, industry leaders, and academic institutions to support collaboration, funding, and knowledge sharing.

Access funding and strategic digital partnerships

Tap into our extensive networks to secure funding, build strategic alliances, and unlock the full potential of your digital transformation. We connect you with investors, industry leaders, and academic institutions to support collaboration, funding, and knowledge sharing.

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  • Reactor-Ready 500 ml jacketed glass process reactor filled with a pale liquid.
  • Automated machine head positioned over a circular wafer during processing.
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  • Round-bottom flask containing yellow liquid suspended in a clear water bath on a hotplate.
  • CPI scientist pouring blue liquid into a glass reactor vessel in a laboratory.
    CPI scientist operating an automated LABMAN system beside a control monitor.
  • Engineer viewing a 3D optical lens ray-trace simulation on a computer monitor.
    View through tinted glass of a dispensing print head operating inside a lab enclosure.
  • Reactor-Ready 500 ml jacketed glass process reactor filled with a pale liquid.
  • Automated machine head positioned over a circular wafer during processing.
    Operator holding a radio while monitoring a Siemens process control screen.
  • Person in a blue coat carrying a white hard hat printed with the CPI logo.
    Close-up of stainless steel perforated drums on pharmaceutical processing equipment.
  • Round-bottom flask containing yellow liquid suspended in a clear water bath on a hotplate.
  • CPI scientist pouring blue liquid into a glass reactor vessel in a laboratory.
    CPI scientist operating an automated LABMAN system beside a control monitor.
  • Engineer viewing a 3D optical lens ray-trace simulation on a computer monitor.
    View through tinted glass of a dispensing print head operating inside a lab enclosure.
  • Reactor-Ready 500 ml jacketed glass process reactor filled with a pale liquid.
  • Automated machine head positioned over a circular wafer during processing.
    Operator holding a radio while monitoring a Siemens process control screen.
  • Person in a blue coat carrying a white hard hat printed with the CPI logo.
    Close-up of stainless steel perforated drums on pharmaceutical processing equipment.
  • Round-bottom flask containing yellow liquid suspended in a clear water bath on a hotplate.
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Photocentric

With CPI’s help, we now have a solid proof-of-concept that we’ve been able to move forward in the development process to higher TRL levels. CPI aided in delivering results and knowledge with a reduced capital investment, allowing us to to achieve our goal in a shorter time span.

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Robert Young

Head of Chemistry and Batteries

LiNa Energy

I am delighted with the outcomes of our collaboration with CPI. This project has advanced our Na-MTL-Cl battery technology, demonstrating its enormous potential to decarbonise automotive transport and provide efficient and effective energy storage solutions.

Gene Lewis, Founder LiNA Energy

Gene Lewis

Founder

Chestnut BioPolymers

"We've got prototypes already, which is great. We just made our first sale and so, we've gone from being a research and development company to a trading company, which is quite amazing."

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Ian Edward Brown

Director

Stuff4Life

"We are really excited about the next stage of our Stuff4Life journey. Our ultimate goal remains the same – to make new polyester products from old polyester products – but also to make the next generation of workwear last even longer, perform even better and be more recyclable when its job is done. This can make a real difference delivering not just a circular economy for critical materials but decarbonising industrial processes and delivering even better outcomes for all."

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John Twitchen

Director and Co-Founder

Descycle

The future for DEScycle is really exciting. DES truly has the potential to change the world, delivering a step-change in how we produce and recycle metals. By replacing energy and emission intensive processes with DEScycle’s novel technology we can supply the energy transition with low-impact low-carbon metal. Thanks to CPI’s investment and in-house experience, we will be able to rapidly commercialise this technology and bring real disruption to the metals market.

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Fred White

CCO

Azotic

By working with CPI’s unique combination of in-house expertise and capability, we have saved many months of process development and scale-up, accelerating the commercialisation of our product.

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Steve Pearson

Chief Operating Officer

Trusted by leading organisations

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Photocentric

With CPI’s help, we now have a solid proof-of-concept that we’ve been able to move forward in the development process to higher TRL levels. CPI aided in delivering results and knowledge with a reduced capital investment, allowing us to to achieve our goal in a shorter time span.

Headshot of Robert Young.

Robert Young

Head of Chemistry and Batteries

LiNa Energy

I am delighted with the outcomes of our collaboration with CPI. This project has advanced our Na-MTL-Cl battery technology, demonstrating its enormous potential to decarbonise automotive transport and provide efficient and effective energy storage solutions.

Gene Lewis, Founder LiNA Energy

Gene Lewis

Founder

Chestnut BioPolymers

"We've got prototypes already, which is great. We just made our first sale and so, we've gone from being a research and development company to a trading company, which is quite amazing."

Headshot of Ian Edward Brown, Director

Ian Edward Brown

Director

Stuff4Life

"We are really excited about the next stage of our Stuff4Life journey. Our ultimate goal remains the same – to make new polyester products from old polyester products – but also to make the next generation of workwear last even longer, perform even better and be more recyclable when its job is done. This can make a real difference delivering not just a circular economy for critical materials but decarbonising industrial processes and delivering even better outcomes for all."

Headshot of John Twitchen, Director and Co-Founder

John Twitchen

Director and Co-Founder

Descycle

The future for DEScycle is really exciting. DES truly has the potential to change the world, delivering a step-change in how we produce and recycle metals. By replacing energy and emission intensive processes with DEScycle’s novel technology we can supply the energy transition with low-impact low-carbon metal. Thanks to CPI’s investment and in-house experience, we will be able to rapidly commercialise this technology and bring real disruption to the metals market.

Headshot of Fred White, CCO

Fred White

CCO

Azotic

By working with CPI’s unique combination of in-house expertise and capability, we have saved many months of process development and scale-up, accelerating the commercialisation of our product.

Headshot of Steve Pearson, Chief Operating Officer

Steve Pearson

Chief Operating Officer

Trusted by leading organisations

Showing slide 1 of 1
Photocentric

With CPI’s help, we now have a solid proof-of-concept that we’ve been able to move forward in the development process to higher TRL levels. CPI aided in delivering results and knowledge with a reduced capital investment, allowing us to to achieve our goal in a shorter time span.

Headshot of Robert Young.

Robert Young

Head of Chemistry and Batteries

LiNa Energy

I am delighted with the outcomes of our collaboration with CPI. This project has advanced our Na-MTL-Cl battery technology, demonstrating its enormous potential to decarbonise automotive transport and provide efficient and effective energy storage solutions.

Gene Lewis, Founder LiNA Energy

Gene Lewis

Founder

Chestnut BioPolymers

"We've got prototypes already, which is great. We just made our first sale and so, we've gone from being a research and development company to a trading company, which is quite amazing."

Headshot of Ian Edward Brown, Director

Ian Edward Brown

Director

Stuff4Life

"We are really excited about the next stage of our Stuff4Life journey. Our ultimate goal remains the same – to make new polyester products from old polyester products – but also to make the next generation of workwear last even longer, perform even better and be more recyclable when its job is done. This can make a real difference delivering not just a circular economy for critical materials but decarbonising industrial processes and delivering even better outcomes for all."

Headshot of John Twitchen, Director and Co-Founder

John Twitchen

Director and Co-Founder

Descycle

The future for DEScycle is really exciting. DES truly has the potential to change the world, delivering a step-change in how we produce and recycle metals. By replacing energy and emission intensive processes with DEScycle’s novel technology we can supply the energy transition with low-impact low-carbon metal. Thanks to CPI’s investment and in-house experience, we will be able to rapidly commercialise this technology and bring real disruption to the metals market.

Headshot of Fred White, CCO

Fred White

CCO

Azotic

By working with CPI’s unique combination of in-house expertise and capability, we have saved many months of process development and scale-up, accelerating the commercialisation of our product.

Headshot of Steve Pearson, Chief Operating Officer

Steve Pearson

Chief Operating Officer

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