Synbiosys | Defence & Security

Accelerating innovation in Defence and Security

What we do

A new generation of composite materials using a completely new physical mechanism to absorb energy from ballistic impacts. This proprietary technology allows for step-change performance versus current cutting-edge ballistic armour.

Thermodynamic Armour

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Synbiosys is overcoming the challenges of designing efficient foldable structures through the development of an Integrated Design Environment (IDE), which includes origami pattern libraries and automated generative design algorithms.

Rapidly deployable foldable structures

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Synbiosys is pioneering a new approach, to stopping tracked heavy armoured vehicles without risking civilian lives.

Non-lethal tank stopping

We can help you

Accelerating R&D

by providing access to world-leading scientific and engineering talent.

De-risking investments

by performing technology due diligence, and small-scale testing and modelling.

Developing bespoke solutions

whether through modelling, design or testing

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The Team

Dr. Jose Videira

CEO

PhD in Solid State Physics.

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Dr James Bird

CTO

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

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Dr. Gareth Tear

CSO

PhD in Shock Physics

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News

Synbiosys wins DASA Phase 2 tank stopping bid

October 2019

Synbiosys was successful in its bid for DASA's "Stopping it in its Tracks" Phase 2 project. The aim is to build a full-scale demonstration of its tank stopping technology.

ISST writes about Synbiosys Tank Stopper

August 2019

Imperial College's Institute for Security Science and Technology (ISST) writes about Synbiosys' tank stopping solution as part of an innovation project called Stop the Tank, funded by the MoD’s Defence and Security Accelerator known as DASA.

Synbiosys moves into Central Working

August 2019

Synbiosys has relocated to Central Working White City, within Imperial College's Translation and Innovation Hub - An exciting space which also houses innovators such as Airbus Defence & Space, Saab Innovation Hub and Smiths Detection.