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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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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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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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
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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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AWESIM results for nuclear welding
Nuclear AMRC helps AWESIM consortium develop a game-changer for fusion welding, enabling quicker delivery at reduced cost and waste.
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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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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Using robotics to reduce chemicals in agriculture
The MTC helped Bardsley England increase yield, save costs on chemicals and slash emissions with autonomous crop inspection.
6 February 2023
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The robotic system is powered by Recycleye Vision – a world-leading AI computer vision system which detects all items on waste streams by material, item, and even brand.
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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Revolutionising the rail industry with augmented reality
The system monitors real-time performance of station services, allowing swift detection and repair of faults within the station’s lifts, escalators and travelators, as well as signalling equipment along the high-speed line.
3 February 2022
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