Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a research and innovation hub for advanced manufacturing, has welcomed global technology company HP Inc. as a new Tier 2 member. The partnership aims to advance Metal Binder Jetting, with MTC leveraging its AM expertise to foster an ‘open-door policy’ for industry and academic collaboration.
The new collaborative centre in the UK will provide partners with the opportunity to explore, develop, and scale the technology, making its benefits more widely accessible. Dr Hoda Amel, Technology Manager, Additive Manufacturing, MTC, added that HP supports NCAM’s mission to accelerate the adoption of AM in the UK, “by helping industry de-risk emerging technologies like Metal Binder Jetting. Together, we’re taking a step towards scalable, cost-effective AM solutions that are ready for real-world production.”
“We’re delighted to announce HP as new members to MTC. This partnership aims to unlock further collaboration and innovation in the Additive Manufacturing space, positively impacting MTC’s members and the wider industry,” said Ajdin Foric, Business Development Manager, MTC.
UK Government Supports AM
The UK Government is stepping up its support for AM through a series of strategic initiatives. In April 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) launched its first Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy, establishing 3D printing as a core element of long-term military planning. The MOD highlighted the technology’s potential to strengthen supply chain resilience, integrate into future designs, and reduce obsolescence while enhancing operational capabilities. A Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) report estimated that producing 15% of the UK’s defence inventory via 3D printing could save £110 million over 15 years, with annual savings potentially reaching £35.5 million thereafter.
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Government announced a £250 million investment to promote sustainable aerospace, including £48.5 million for 3D printing projects led by Airbus and GKN Aerospace. Of this, £38 million will support Airbus’ DecSAM initiative to scale up laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology sustainably and cost-effectively, while £10.5 million will fund GKN’s ISLAA programme to advance aerospace manufacturing through Laser Metal Deposition (LMD). Additional backing has been provided to Alloyed and Brunel University’s PACE-AM project, as well as Qdot Technology and Atomik AM for developing 3D printed heat exchangers.
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