Darvick leads and supports the evolution of testing technology by combining research and development with the commercial needs of our customers, supporting the transition from early-stage development to certified materials ready to use in real world applications.
When it comes to material testing Darvick is at the forefront for design and innovation. We are creators of bespoke, cutting-edge cryogenic and hydrogen testing equipment for industry-leading names such as Rolls-Royce and Cranfield University, Darvick is already pioneering world-first testing applications.
Insight Through Collaboration
Darvick actively engages with national R&D strategies, with projects such as HOPTIMAL (Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing Methodology Optimisation for Qualification of Aerospace Alloys (HOPTIMAL) – funded through the Henry Royce Institute, developing in-situ electrochemical hydrogen charging of samples.
The Science of Extreme Testing
Darvick is sponsoring a 4-year EngD programme (Advancing Hydrogen Aviation: Developing a Standardised Testing Method for Hydrogen Embrittlement in Aerospace Materials) through the Cranfield University Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) to ensure that the science of hydrogen testing is embedded in the development of the systems.
Enabling Zero-Carbon Engineering
As part of Darvick’s ongoing commitment to developing new technology, they are delivering a 3-year collaborative project with Cranfield University, part funded by Innovate UK, through the ATI SME programme. This project is the development of a unique testing capability to certify materials in representative service conditions for operation in a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft.
This will include the design and manufacture of two fatigue/permeation testing machines for extreme temperatures:
- 20K (-253 °C) to ambient temperatures (CRYO-MACHINE)
- Ambient temperature to 1300K (1000°C) (HOT-MACHINE)
Testing for the Technologies of tomorrow
Darvick understands the need for long term relationships with customers in the R&D arena, the nature of development means that as test data is developed the requirements can evolve. With a focus on product development and innovative solutions for ourselves and our customers, we aim to meet current and future testing demands for materials, components and assemblies for our core customers.
Validating the Future of Materials
Our focus supports next-generation Research and Development in sectors such as Aerospace, Nuclear, Defence, Oil and Gas, directly supporting objectives such as the ATI (Aerospace Technology Institute) Zero-carbon Emission Aircraft Technologies roadmap.