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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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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Factory simulation hits sweet spot
NMIS helped a family-run sweet manufacturer streamline its processes and increase capacity by 43% by creating a digital simulation of its fudge production line.
30 March 2025
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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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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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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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HVM Catapult centre universities score high in REF2021
All HVM Catapult-aligned university departments are in the REF2021 top 25 nationally, with two reaching the top 10
6 February 2023
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Developing the skills system for emerging technologies
HVM Catapult is leading work to create a better technical skills system for manufacturing and many other key sectors in the UK
6 February 2023
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The UK Manufacturing Forum had a tangible influence on UK government policy in 2021-22, which led to changes in funding mechanisms
6 February 2023
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Scaling up a new process to create synthetic DNA
CPI helped Touchlight to scale-up their cell-free dbDNA process, grow their business and secure £147m private investment.
6 February 2023
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Saving tonnes of carbon in nuclear welding
Welding the thick-walled steel sections of a reactor pressure vessel is an extremely time-consuming task, with each join taking around ten days to complete and releasing tonnes of carbon.
3 February 2022
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As the lead on industrial processes, the HVM Catapult has identified the key areas that should be of global focus: net zero design and make; and tracking emissions throughout manufacturing supply chains.
3 February 2022
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