CERU's mission is to search for and apply concurrent engineering principles to develop innovative products, manufacturing systems, tools and methods that provide a competitive edge to industry. In pursuing these aims, CERU undertakes both scientific and applied research in the following areas:

• Tools and methods for concurrent design and manufacture
• Modular components and product families
• Healthcare Devices
• Micro components and assemblies
• Intelligent design support systems
• Factory Planning
• Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing.