AI and digitalisation
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation are critical to reversing the UK’s productivity gap and strengthening industrial resilience. Research shows that targeted adoption of automation and AI could add £150bn to UK GDP by 2035, while improving energy efficiency and reducing waste in manufacturing processes.
Yet only 15% of UK manufacturers have implemented AI, and knowledge gaps remain a major barrier.
Our work is developing interoperable data frameworks, safeguarded AI adoption and digital infrastructure – ensuring SMEs and large manufacturers can scale innovation while aligning with national goals for competitiveness and decarbonisation.
HVM Catapult’s Chief Technology Officer, Professor Chris Dungey, has been appointed by Government as the UK’s AI Champion for Manufacturing, strengthening the connection between HVM Catapult, industry and government and helping ensure that AI adoption accelerates with the right strategic guidance, standards and real‑world demonstrators.
Our priority areas
Unlocking faster, more accurate and more connected manufacturing with model‑based enterprise
Our guidance shows how UK organisations can adopt model‑based practices, strengthen supply chains and accelerate digital transformation.
Validating trustworthy AI adoption
Enabling safe and successful AI adoption in UK industry. Request our report with its roadmap and recommendations
Accelerating innovation and product realisation through smart design
Bringing together academia, RTOs, industry, technology providers and regulators to establish prioritised research and innovation plans.
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Digital infrastructure and connectivity
Building secure, connected end to end engineering and manufacturing ecosystems for real-time, data-driven decisions
AI and intelligent systems
Harnessing AI and data to drive intelligent, adaptive and trustworthy manufacturing systems for future competitiveness.
End-to-end design and digital thread solutions
Connecting design to lifecycle with digital threads, simulation, and AI for faster, smarter manufacturing.