Manufacturing case studies from across the HVM Catapult
Our case studies provide snapshots from the exciting work we’re doing with businesses, researchers, and government across the UK.
Enabling Jaguar Land Rover’s successful transition to electric vehicles
The international automotive market is experiencing unprecedented levels of change. WMG’s insights are crucial to the industry, allowing companies to accelerate the decarbonisation of their production vehicles.
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CPI has helped a UK-based biotechnology company develop synthetic DNA in a way that could bring genetic medicines to market at record speeds.
30 January 2024
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The Manufacturing Technology Centre worked with High Value Manufacturing Catapult colleagues and a Winter Paralympian to develop an award-winning sit-ski that’s lighter and more aerodynamic than conventional models.
24 January 2024
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Biodegradable plastics inspired by nature
CPI helped Chestnut Bio reduce single-use plastic with new biodegradable alternative to cable-ties in the agriculture and forestry industries.
8 December 2023
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Helping Advanced Clothing Solutions to cut environment impact by 90%
NMIS' work helped ACS Clothing to reduce its environmental impact by 90% and secure £10m private investment, now set to fund a new UK-based facility and jobs.
8 December 2023
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The HVM Catapult continues to be at the forefront of technical skills development in the UK, working as part of the Workforce Foresighting Hub.
8 December 2023
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Simulations identify real savings for heat treatment users
Potential for 21,800 tonnes less CO2 emissions in the UK alone from Nuclear AMRC's on heat treatment on the AI6S collaborative project.
8 December 2023
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TE-1: Specialist electric motorcycle project
WMG played a critical role in the development of the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle, providing electrification expertise and the critical vision to drive innovation through modelling and simulation based on future market needs.
8 December 2023
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Building a common global carbon accounting framework
The HVM Catapult is leading the Carbon Accounting Programme, which is developing a universal methodology for measuring and reporting emissions
8 December 2023
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Driving impact with our new Birmingham HQ
The HVM Catapult can help bridge the manufacturing productivity gap in the West Midlands, which could boost its economy by £1.5bn a year.
8 December 2023
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Lift-off for UK capabilities in urban air mobility composites
The NCC and WMG support Vertical Aerospace in growing their product range in the urban air mobility market, which is estimated to be worth £800bn by 2040
8 December 2023
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Process rig for production of innovative heart treatment devices
Working collaboratively with the University of St Andrews, the MTC designed a system to enable the production of groundbreaking prototype medical devices.
8 December 2023
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Hydrogen Innovation Initiative
Accelerating the UK’s hydrogen vision with the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative
8 December 2023
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