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How we can help

Solving manufacturing challenges with innovation across seven impact areas

How we can help

We work with manufacturers of all sizes to solve complex challenges, accelerate innovation and scale with confidence. Our support spans seven impact areas — helping organisations develop new products, de-risk innovation, improve productivity and build resilient, future-ready operations.

About

MTC is a leading UK research and technology organisation at the forefront of manufacturing innovation.  We help bridge the gap between academic research and real-world industrial application — turning ideas, technologies and ambition into practical, scalable solutions.

As part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we work in partnership with industry, academia and government to accelerate innovation, improve productivity, build future-ready skills and workforce capability, and drive sustainable growth across manufacturing.

As partners for progress in manufacturing and technology, we combine hands-on engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology to solve challenges for UK businesses.  We’re independent.  We’re unbiased.  And we act as an extension of our partners’ teams to deliver meaningful progress.

We're independent. We're unbiased.

And, we act just like an extension of your team.

Our product innovation solutions

01

Create

If you’re launching a new product or service, we’ll help you establish and build a robust supply chain that meets your needs from the outset and has enough flex for future needs.

02

Reduce risk

Technical and commercial risks can often be stumbling blocks to progress. We’ll work with you to reduce risks by utilising years of cross-sectoral engineering and industry expertise to navigate a forward path.

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Overcome obstacles

With access to a wide range of expertise and cutting-edge machinery there are very few problems we can’t solve. Whether it’s utilising advanced design tools, manufacturing processes, modern methodologies, or advice on your target market, our team are here to support you.

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04

Unlock investments

We’ll help take your product development to a stage that reduces risk to help you unlock further investment and grants.

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