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.
Enabling Jaguar Land Rover’s successful transition to electric vehicles
The international automotive market is experiencing unprecedented levels of change. WMG’s insights are crucial to the industry, allowing companies to accelerate the decarbonisation of their production vehicles.
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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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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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Hydrogen Innovation Initiative
Accelerating the UK’s hydrogen vision with the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative
8 December 2023
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COMPASS points to new opportunities for UK manufacturing
The University of Sheffield AMRC secured £50m to establish Composites at Speed and Scale (COMPASS), a new research facility in Sheffield, which will enable a groundbreaking research programme with Boeing at the centre.
8 December 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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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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Battery of the future powering South Yorkshire investment
The AMRC helped to bring the Ultimate Battery Company to South Yorkshire, along with future economic benefits to the region and a positive environmental contribution to global net zero targets
6 February 2023
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Go with the flow – saving material and time with a forging alternative
Forging may be considered the ‘gold standard’ of production methods for high pressure and high temperature sectors but it can mean material wastage of up to 80%.
3 February 2022
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