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.

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Digital transformation unlocks time and revenue

The 45 hours of skilled labour gained each week is the equivalent of one full-time role.

4 November 2026

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AI revolutionises manual production line

Welds that previously took one week were completed in ten minutes.

4 November 2026

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Unlocking global access to RNA vaccines

CPI provided state-of-the-art facilities and formulation expertise to optimise and test a novel process.

4 November 2026

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Transforming wind turbine repairs with advanced additive remanufacturing

This approach could prevent thousands of tonnes of steel waste annually.

4 November 2026

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Bringing health tech production to the UK

Engineers identified replacement components for those only available in Finland.

4 November 2026

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Coventry Very Light Rail

WMG’s innovation has enabled major cost savings, reduced disruption and proved how light rail can be deployed quickly and affordably worldwide.

4 November 2026

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Scaling-up sustainable food technology

The partnership with CPI demonstrated the digestibility and safety of MarraBio’s Caf1 proteins, supporting future novel-food approval.

4 November 2026

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10% reduction in emissions and 90% faster lead times using large-scale additive manufacturing

Advanced digital manufacturing techniques were applied to improve component design and performance

4 November 2026

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Pioneering digital technologies with an immersive workbench

The 45 hours of skilled labour gained each week is the equivalent of one full-time role.

4 November 2026

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Welding the future of nuclear energy

Welds that previously took one week were completed in ten minutes.

4 November 2026

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Take off for scalable growth and long-term resilience

Automated and improved procedure has enhanced operators’ effectiveness tenfold.

4 November 2026

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Embedding low-carbon thinking across West Midlands supply chains

The Net Zero Innovation Network worked with both SMEs and engaged large manufacturers.

4 November 2026

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