Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
The Manufacturing Technology Centre was established to prove innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions.
Strengthening UK Manufacturing
The MTC is committed to responding to the critical challenges that the UK, its academic colleagues and industrial partners face, from supporting the generation of zero carbon economic growth and the UK’s green manufacturing revolution, to strengthening UK manufacturing by accelerating reshoring.
Cross-Sector Expertise in Advanced Manufacturing
The MTC provides integrated manufacturing system solutions for customers large and small, across sectors as diverse as automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food & drink, construction/civil engineering, electronics, oil & gas and defence.
Skills & Training
The MTC’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre aims to redress the manufacturing skills gaps inhibiting the high value manufacturing sector and develop the skills needed for delivering the technologies of the future.
SME Support
The MTC helps SMEs across the UK supply chain increase productivity and bring concepts to market using the latest manufacturing technology.
Technological Capabilities
The MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world. Alongside market-leading expertise, this creates a high-quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale.
Additive manufacturing
Digital Manufacturing
Non-Conventional Machining
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Intelligent Automation
Design and Simulation
Advanced Tooling & Fixtures
Metrology & Non-Destructive Testing
Electronics Assembly
Industrial members
apprentice employer 2020
industrial projects completed
With industrial members including some of the UK’s major global manufacturers, the MTC aims to provide a competitive environment to bridge the gap between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions.
By continuing to work with MTC Apprenticeships, we ensure we have access to the talented engineers of the future. In my opinion the MTC, amongst a couple of other organisations, have changed the perception of apprenticeships which is helping to transform SMEs.
The joint development of the wax cell with the MTC was fundamental to the successful start-up of the Advanced Blade Casting Facility in Rotherham.
Our work with the MTC has been truly transformational. We’ve invested in our factory and new technologies. We’ve taken on new staff and improved the skills of our existing employees.
Related case studies
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CASE STUDY
Breakthrough in intelligent robotics
The MTC has made a breakthrough in intelligent robotics by developing a system that can teach itself how to pick up unknown objects, without the need for expensive sensors or lengthy programming.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
Decision making robot could revolutionise manufacturing
Using a combination of machine learning and visual recognition, the robot can be taught to make assembly decisions based on the components put in front of it, in a breakthrough development which could save manufacturers the costs of expensive fixed tooling.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
End-to-end hydrogen – supporting critical infrastructure
Hydrogen is a powerful fuel source that has the potential to revolutionise a number of sectors, including transport. With almost zero carbon emissions and a high energy density, this abundant gas promises to be a key element of delivering net zero whilst satisfying the increasing national need for energy.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
Dental aerosol protection equipment to safeguard against airborne particles
To help address this, the MTC has developed ‘Halo’. Designed to protect dentistry staff and patients against contaminated aerosol particles, it provides up to 99% protection when used in conjunction with standard dental high-volume extraction equipment.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
Developing an aerosol-generating procedure shield to protect NHS workers
Identified as an opportunity to reduce the exposure our healthcare workers face when treating patients, the enhancement offers a number of benefits, including a substantial weight reduction from 9kg to 4.5kg, improved visual clarity and ease of use.
3 February 2022
CASE STUDY
Helping an SME halve lead times and boost sales
The MTC created and supported Raybloc through a development journey to achieve the goals of the business that began with coaching and mentoring the workforce and helping the business to understand the priorities, issues, culture and opportunities of the current-state.
3 February 2022
Contact us
If you have any questions, we’d like to hear from you. Whether you’re interested in working with us or would simply like to know more about the MTC, please get in touch.
Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
MTC Limited
Ansty Park
Coventry
CV7 9JU
Telephone
+44 (0) 2476 701 600
Manufacturing Technology Centre (Liverpool)
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Liverpool Science Park
131 Mount Pleasant
Knowledge Quarter
Liverpool
L3 5TF
Manufacturing Technology Centre (Oxford)
OAS
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB