Manufacturing Technology Centre opens sustainable hub
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), based in Coventry, has launched a new hub focused on sustainable additive manufacturing (AM).
The initiative aims to drive research and development to support the creation of net-zero products with full circularity.
The MTC has also invested in a new Carbon M3 machine to process high-performance polymers for net-zero products in industries such as aerospace, defence, and energy.
Ross Trepleton, associate director for Component Manufacturing at The Manufacturing Technology Centre, said: “As additive manufacturing technology progresses, finding materials that are renewable, bio-based, recycled and recyclable is crucial to enhancing its sustainability credentials.
“We already collaborate with industry stakeholders – such as Ai Build and Weir – on projects to develop and scale-up the use of more sustainable materials in manufacturing. By investing in more cutting-edge equipment, we can continue to support customers and partners in paving the way for a more environmentally-friendly future for this technology.”
