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.
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.
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BoobyBiome: Giving infants a healthier start in life by boosting their gut microbiome
CPI collaborated with BoobyBiome to optimise bacterial growth conditions and establish scalable methods for producing the supplement.
18 December 2024
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DEScycle: Scaling up e‑waste recycling through disruptive deep tech
The relationship between DEScycle and CPI is a perfect example of how the organisation can support companies through their innovation journey. Not only will this help DEScycle to unlock the untapped e‑waste recycling market, but it will also help us to build a healthier, more sustainable society.
18 December 2024
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Stuff4Life: Turning rags to riches through repolymerisation
Working closely with Stuff4Life, Arco, and other partners, CPI have demonstrated an innovative recycling solution to help move the workwear and clothing industry towards a circular economy.
18 December 2024
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4basebio: Manufacturing high-quality synthetic DNA for the genetic medicine revolution
High-quality DNA is in demand for gene therapies and vaccines to treat cancer and many other rare and devastating diseases. It’s also the starting point for mRNA vaccines, such as those used to protect people against COVID-19.
18 December 2024
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KnitRegen: Making smart stroke therapy more portable
CPI advanced KnitRegen’s prototype stroke rehabilitation technology to make it portable, wearable, safe, and efficient.
18 December 2024
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Soteria: Revolutionising treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Oral biologics, such as the infliximab capsule, have the potential to be life-changing for the half-a-million sufferers of Crohn’s and colitis in the UK.
18 December 2024
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NCC advances cryogenic storage systems for flight-worthy tanks
The National Composites Centre (NCC) has tested a range of composite cryogenic storage tanks with liquid hydrogen that it has designed and manufactured.
22 July 2024
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MTC and AMRC’s factory design and development
Collaboration between MTC and AMRC Cymru, part of the University of Sheffield, to design a reconfigurable factory for scalable production of both fuel cells and electrolysers.
2 July 2024
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New seat powers GB Paracanoeist to gold at Paris 2024
As victory in elite events often hinge on razor-thin margins, Emma approached the NCC for support towards improving her paracanoe seat.
2 July 2024
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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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