13 th November 2006

MEAD - MEMs Applications for Defence


QinetiQ, acting as the prime and in partnership with 21 other organisations from industry, academia and the UK defence supply chain, has formed the MEMs Applications for Defence (MEAD) consortium. Its remit is to take a new approach to developing Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology for defence purposes in an MoD backed project worth £3.2m over three years.

The MEAD consortium will bring together world-class organisations, including SMEs spanning systems integration and MEMS device supply with key groups from the world of academia and research. Initially, the MEAD consortium will road map the technology, explore exploitation routes and investigate novel MEMS approaches for use in two defence application areas.

The MEAD Consortium currently comprises: AML, C-MAC MicroTechnology, Filtronic, INNOS, Lockheed Martin Insys, MicroCircuit Engineering, Microsaic Systems, National Physics Laboratory, QinetiQ, SEME FAB, Saul Research, Smiths Detection, Thales Optronics, University of Birmingham, Cardiff University, Cranfield University, University of Edinburgh, Heriot Watt University, Imperial College – London, Lancaster University, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (INEX) and The University of Sheffield.

For more information about joining the MEAD Consortium or to learn how QinetiQ is helping stimulate innovation, call the contact team on 08700 100 942 or visit

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