FAC Technology

About FAC Technology

FAC Technology, established in April 2011, is a deep-tech company based in London that specializes in the research and development of advanced composite materials. The company was founded by Alex Fergusson, who holds a PhD in Aerospace Composites from Imperial College London. He started the company with the mission to engineer high-performance composites from the nanoscale and commercialize the resulting intellectual property through strategic licensing agreements.

The firm designs, tests, and manufactures innovative composite structures to address challenges in the aerospace, space, defense, and automotive sectors. Its business model revolves around creating a portfolio of IP related to these materials and then licensing this IP to partners in various industries. FAC Technology collaborates with leading universities and utilizes its own proprietary software to accelerate the R&D cycle, enabling rapid prototyping and testing of new materials. The company's core strengths are in creating extremely lightweight and fire-resistant composites. A significant achievement includes the development of Deep Air Carbon (DAC) materials, which were integrated into the world's first composite air-cargo pallet, earning the company the 2023 Composites UK Award for Innovation. Other products include advanced adhesives for satellite manufacturers, high-strength foams, motor resins, and materials designed for thermal management in electric vehicle batteries.

The company serves high-tech industries by providing design and consultancy services, helping clients reduce weight and enhance safety in their products. A notable success was achieving a 70% weight reduction for a critical component for a major global defense company. FAC Technology is also a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certified Alternative Design Organisation.