We are the Centre for Modelling and Simulation
Do More, Go Faster, Be Bold.
We exist to solve industry’s hypercomplex problems
through assured, evidenced solutions.
When the challenge is too novel to prototype, too risky to guess or too important to get wrong, we can help.
Discover our impact in answering some of the world’s most hypercomplex problems.
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Large-scale infrastructure planning for optimised construction
Large-scale infrastructure planning for optimised construction
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Mass haul movement planning for large-scale infrastructure projects
Mass haul movement planning for large-scale infrastructure projects
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Visual Inspection Using AI
Visual Inspection Using AI
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Smarter Testing Technique Development for Aerospace Inspection
Smarter Testing Technique Development for Aerospace Inspection
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Improving Disruption Planning for a Rail Operator
Improving Disruption Planning for a Rail Operator
Our solutions span multiple sectors; discover yours.
Our capabilities go beyond sector boundaries. Drawing on significant expertise in modelling, simulation and high performance compute, we build effective solutions to complex engineering challenges.
From aerospace to transport, manufacturing, infrastructure and energy, our HPC-first approach is applied to the specific problem and improves performance.

Aerospace
Explore the product lifecycle with our capabilities spanning from design through to manufacture and test.

Transport
Discover greater operational resilience with advanced replanning, asset monitoring and utilisation.

Energy
Realise the potential of energy systems through conceptual digital design and advanced multi-physics simulation.

Manufacturing
Uncover operational efficiencies with our capabilities in process optimisation and inspection simulation.

Space
Go beyond with our dedicated data centre and AI-enabled simulation.

Construction
Build better with through-life simulation and large scale whole-systems engineering.
OUR IMPACT
Digital engineering has the potential to unlock unlimited possibilities and overhaul productivity. Here’s how we’re helping.
Images processed in the MarsDL pipeline
Simulations ran over 2 weeks for advanced design space exploration
Sensor configurations digitally analysed for non-destructive testing
Students hosted for visit days in 2025
Core capabilities
Modelling & Simulation
Rapidly build virtual models, simulate behaviour and evaluate them to find the optimum outcome.
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Accelerate the development of robotics and autonomous systems through visually representative simulation environments and advanced applications.
Engineering Computing Services
The foundation of CFMS capability; our secure, onsite data centre accelerates processes to produce exceptional results.
Do More. Go Faster. Be Bold.
Take the next step in your productivity journey.
Latest thinking and research
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Using Uncertainty Quantification to Strengthen Engineering Decisions
Using Uncertainty Quantification to Strengthen Engineering Decisions
Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) helps engineers understand how uncertainty in a system can ... -
Design optimisation for silver print heating circuits
Design optimisation for silver print heating circuits
As automotive systems become more advanced, the demand for efficient, high-performance ... -
There’s always a place for you in engineering – INWED 2026
There’s always a place for you in engineering – INWED 2026
International Women in Engineering Day is an opportunity to celebrate the women shaping the ... -
CFMS appoints non-executive director to support greater digital engineering adoption
CFMS appoints non-executive director to support greater digital engineering adoption
12th January, 2021 – The Bristol-based Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a ... -
Digital Catapult and CFMS Announce Strategic Partnership
Digital Catapult and CFMS Announce Strategic Partnership
13 January 2026: Digital Catapult and the Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) have ...