Manufacturing case studies from across the HVM Catapult

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Transforming e-waste recycling

CPI partnered with DEScycle, a pioneering deep-tech company, to accelerate the commercialisation of groundbreaking e-waste recycling technology with the potential to transform the metals industry. By proving the concept at scale, CPI enabled DEScycle to unlock £5m in private investment, setting the stage for a sustainable revolution in recycling electronic waste.

30 March 2025

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Taking ultrasonic scalpels to the next level

NMIS worked with Nami Surgical, a spin-out from the University of Glasgow that develops miniaturised ultrasonic scalpels for robotic assisted surgery, to progress its prototype to the next technology readiness level.

30 March 2025

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Stamping down packaging emissions by 60%

WMG helped a Birmingham precision stamping and tooling manufacturer reduce packaging emissions across the company by 60% and cut costs by 15%.

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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Upskilling the workforce

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