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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Intelligent handling system design and integration
MTC developed an AI driven sorting system for separating intermediate and low-level nuclear decommissioning waste.
10 April 2025
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Clever machine monitoring cuts costs by £78,000
Alucast utilised WMG's Manufacturing Energy Toolkit, which was launched to help manufacturers identify practical ways to reduce energy usage and quickly got onboard.
10 April 2025
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Smart production line unlocks more jobs and new contracts
LISI AEROSPACE provisionally secured additional funding for two more production lines by 2027.
30 March 2025
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Helping to support and develop the supply chain for aircraft wing manufacture.
30 March 2025
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Safety critical railway components
An ultrasonic inspection process can detect fracture defects in challenging rail-side conditions.
30 March 2025
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Foundational ISO standard for the safety of self-driving vehicles
Autonomous vehicle developers can now design and test their technology based on internationally aligned safety benchmarks.
30 March 2025
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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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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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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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Digital Engineering Technology and Innovation
Through DETI, the NCC helped businesses address common challenges to digital transformation, with 32 projects creating or safeguarding 87 jobs
6 February 2023
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Slashing waste for recyclable Alternative Pallets
WMG helped the Alternative Pallet Company save 6 tonnes of waste per month and build a profitable new product line
6 February 2023
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