Challenging the
boundaries of
manufacturing
Home to the
National Centre for
Additive Manufacturing
Inspiring
Great British
Manufacturing
A leading role in
digitising UK
manufacturing
Welcome to the MTC - Challenging the boundaries of manufacturing
We have a clear vision - to inspire Great British manufacturing on the global stage.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile, low risk environment, in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions. We focus on delivering bespoke manufacturing system solutions for our customers.
We operate some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, and employ a team of highly skilled engineers, many of whom are leading experts in their field. This creates a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new processes and technologies on an industrial scale.
The MTC’s areas of expertise are directly relevant to both large and small companies, and are applicable across a wide range of industry sectors. The MTC’s members include global manufacturing companies from multiple sectors. Research partners include the University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University and TWI Ltd.
The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
“When I look back on how much we’ve achieved in just a few short years, I can't help but feel excited by the prospect of what we will achieve by 2020."
Clive Hickman, CEO
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Hadall: Don't fear the cobotJeremy Hadall, chief technologist for robotics and automation at the MTC, has been given his own website – sharing his opinion, features and relevant stories related to robotics and automation. This week, cobots...
Date: Friday 23 June 2017
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Skilled staff crucial for 'Factory of the Future'Skilled staff will be as important to the factory of the future as cutting-edge technology, leading manufacturing expert Ken Young has said. Young, technology director at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), was...
Date: Wednesday 21 June 2017
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Registration opens for Digitalising Manufacturing 2017 ConferenceRegistration for this year’s Digitalising Manufacturing 2017 conference has opened – with early-bird passes now on general sale. A dedicated microsite has also gone live showcasing the two-day confere...
Date: Tuesday 13 June 2017
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ESA and MTC have lift off with launch of 3D printing benchmark...The European Space Agency (ESA) is to embrace the radical new technology of additive manufacturing (3D printing) having set-up a new UK-based ‘one-stop shop’ in partnership with the Manufacturing Technolog...
Date: Tuesday 30 May 2017
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€18M AMAZE project set to deliver four-year research findingsThe results of a four-year European-wide €18m project into additive manufacturing will be unveiled next month at an exclusive event at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry. The AMAZE project (Add...
Date: Friday 26 May 2017
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New £350K R&D competition to solving real-world challengesA new initiative launched today by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC) is seeking innovative UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) whose technology can...
Date: Thursday 25 May 2017
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Juergen Maier headlines Digitalising Manufacturing ConferenceJuergen Maier will be the headline speaker at this year’s enhanced Digitalising Manufacturing Conference at the Manufacturing Technology Centre. The conference, now in its third year, has also expanded to two da...
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2017
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Self-contained robot cell delivers entry route for first timersLoop Technology has developed an entry-level solution to industrial robotics borne from the realisation of a recent project for the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). The MTC, based in Coventry, asked Loop Technol...
Date: Tuesday 23 May 2017
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MTC chief named Business Leader of the YearManufacturing Technology Centre chief executive Dr Clive Hickman has been named Business Leader of the Year by the University of Wolverhampton. Dr Hickman was recognised for his contribution to industry through innova...
Date: Monday 22 May 2017
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MTC hosts Panasonic Business innovation showcasePanasonic Business showcases future technology at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) – the first time this event has been held in the UK. The electronics giant invited more than 100 guests, representing ...
Date: Wednesday 26 April 2017
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Robotic concrete printing to cement its futureConstruction Manager’s James Kenny witnesses the forefront of technology for the construction industry at the MTC Skanska UK is aiming to create the world’s first commercial 3D concrete printing robot, wh...
Date: Tuesday 25 April 2017
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Mark Farmer sees the MTC's potential for construction industry...Influential construction industry reformer Mark Farmer has backed the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) to offer the sector a ‘massive opportunity to up its game' Farmer, author of ‘Modernise of Di...
Date: Tuesday 11 April 2017
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Stratasys aim to be a catalyst for technological change at the...Stratasys Ltd, the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, has partnered with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), to spearhead the organisation’s objective to demonstrate new processes a...
Date: Monday 27 March 2017
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UK companies win robotics 'Golden tickets'A selection of British companies are poised to reap the benefits of a European-wide initiative on robotic technology after securing one of 25 ‘golden tickets’. Automata Technologies, Hexagon Metrology, Nis...
Date: Friday 24 March 2017
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Materialise enhances 3D printing optionsGlobal 3D printing software and services provider Materialise is bolstering the Additive Manufacturing (AM) offering at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Materialise is providing its world leading Magics 3D ...
Date: Monday 6 March 2017
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New team to spearhead innovation in construction and infrastru...A highly-experienced team has been assembled at the Manufacturing Technology Centre to spearhead a technology revolution to the UK construction and infrastructure sectors. The newly-created team (pictured) compri...
Date: Thursday 16 February 2017
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Panasonic and MTC to develop connected business solutionsPanasonic Business has joined the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, in a bid to drive forward innovation within the rail and utilities sector. MTC was formed to provide a competitive environment to bridge t...
Date: Wednesday 15 February 2017
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Expert challenges businesses to increase competitiveness via r...Technology-shy businesses are being offered the chance to discover the benefits of robots by leading robotics expert Jeremy Hadall. Hadall, chief technologist for robotics and automation at The Manufacturing Technolo...
Date: Friday 10 February 2017
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MTC fund project to cut infection ratesWarwickshire-based 3P innovation has been awarded funding from the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to bring an innovative new, infection-cutting medical de...
Date: Wednesday 1 February 2017
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Backing future engineersDormer Pramet has thrown its support behind the training of the UK’s next generation of engineers. The global cutting tool manufacturer has become a patron of the Manufacturing Technology Centre’s state-of...
Date: Friday 27 January 2017
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MTC secures Danish collaborationThe Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has strengthened its relationship with one of Europe’s foremost research technology bodies – the Danish Technological Institute (DTI). Both organisations have bee...
Date: Monday 16 January 2017
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Construction giant Skanska joins MTCSkanska UK has joined the Manufacturing Technology Centre – one of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult centres with a clear commitment to developing new technologies that will benefit the const...
Date: Tuesday 10 January 2017
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MTC stages student art exhibitionArt and engineering will converge at The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) next week for an exclusive exhibition of fine art produced by Loughborough University students. More than 45 pieces of work will be on di...
Date: Monday 5 December 2016
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Industry experts call for action at high-powered conferenceUK industry can embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution The digital revolution sweeping the manufacturing industry throughout the world will affect almost every aspect of people's lives, changing the nature of busine...
Date: Friday 25 November 2016
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More success for MTC apprenticeship programmeThe positive reputation of the Manufacturing Technology Centre’s apprenticeship programme continues to grow after receiving further recognition at The Manufacturer MX Awards. The annual occasion, which is dedica...
Date: Monday 21 November 2016
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MTC innovation expertise showcased on UK trade mission to IndiaManufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) operations director Paul Markwick is championing the MTC on a government-led trade mission to India this week. UK Prime Minister Theresa May and international trade secretary Li...
Date: Wednesday 9 November 2016
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Apprentice Open Evening - 10th November 2016Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers - visit the MTC open day and learn about our industry leading engineering apprenticeships The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Ansty Park, Warwickshire, is opening its doors to ...
Date: Thursday 27 October 2016
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Digitising Manufacturing 2016Digitising Manufacturing 2016: Policy, End Users & Society Driving UK leadership in Digital Manufacturing Date: Tuesday 15th November 2016 Time: 09:00 - 16:45 (Registration from 08:30) Place: T...
Date: Monday 24 October 2016
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BEIS Committee hold industrial strategy session at MTCThe Manufacturing Technology Centre has been chosen to hold an evidence session of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee (BEIS). Leading figures from business, local government, academia and manufact...
Date: Friday 21 October 2016
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MTC leads the way for post Brexit Britain with Austrian partne...The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is trailblazing the way for British manufacturing post Brexit after signing a five-year agreement with a key Austrian research organisation. Upper Austria Research (UAR), back...
Date: Thursday 6 October 2016
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Future engineering talent recognisedThree talented engineering apprentices have been recognised in the very first annual awards ceremony at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Harpreet Singh, aged 20, from Coventry, Jugjeevan Singh, 19, from Nune...
Date: Monday 3 October 2016
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New MTC chairman Stephenson targets continued growthAlex Stephenson CBE appointed chairman as Sir Terry Morgan steps down Former Amey CEO Mel Ewell also joins MTC board Alex Stephenson CBE has pledged to continue overseeing the growth of the Manufacturing Technology Ce...
Date: Monday 26 September 2016
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SME productivity club launched by the MTCA new ‘SME Productivity Club’ has been launched by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) further increasing its support for manufacturing businesses. The initiative will offer a range of benefits ...
Date: Friday 23 September 2016
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Norwegian Trade Minister visits MTC on fact-finding missionThe success of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was showcased to a high-profile delegation from the Norwegian Trade, Industry and Fisheries Department as part of a two-day fact finding mission to the UK. N...
Date: Thursday 22 September 2016
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R&D initiative launched offering £35,000 to SMEsA new funded R&D Programme for SMEs to the value of £35,000 has been launched by the Manufacturing Technology Centre and IET to help an SME develop its existing technology solution from design to commerciali...
Date: Thursday 1 September 2016
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MTC inspires Siemens to use AR for new factory designA ‘fourth industrial revolution’ virtual reality system inspired by the Manufacturing Technology Centre’s 3D CAVE facility is saving Siemens Motion Control facility thousands of pounds in product, fa...
Date: Wednesday 20 July 2016
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Budding engineers urged to act quickly for a place on MTC's ap...Advanced engineering apprenticeships create skills needed by industry Recruitment is underway at the MTC for the next intake of apprentices, who could make a significant contribution to shaping the future of high valu...
Date: Tuesday 14 June 2016
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Manufacturing to go... MTC launches 'Factory in a Box'...MTC helps Thermal Energy Research Accelerator and Dearman Engine establish mini-factories in foreign markets A European Union and Government-funded project managed by The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) will ...
Date: Tuesday 3 May 2016
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MTC apprentices reach finals of 'RoboCup Rescue' competitionTwelve apprentice engineers pit themselves against the rest of the world in the development of search and rescue robots A team of third and fourth year apprentices from the Manufacturing Technology Centre have become ...
Date: Thursday 21 April 2016
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Lloyds Bank AMTC hosts tomorrow's engineersEngineering graduate team in testing air-power project A multi-national team of graduates from one of the UK's biggest engineering groups have been working on a project to develop an air-powered motor while on a plac...
Date: Monday 18 April 2016
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Multipix Imaging becomes apprenticeship training centre patronMultipix Imaging is proud to announce its support of the MTC’s newly opened Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC), near Coventry, where the next generation of highly-skilled engineers will co...
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2016
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MTC offers free robot technology consultancy for SMEsThe Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is offering companies free consultancy in robot technologies, and a chance to win funding up to €150,000 for automation projects, in a new EU-funded project called ROBOTT...
Date: Tuesday 15 March 2016
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Calling all aspiring engineersExplore opportunities in engineering at AMTC open evenings Young people and their families from across the West Midlands are invited to come along to an open evening at the MTC’s recently opened Lloyds Bank Adv...
Date: Monday 22 February 2016
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AMTC Apprentices Reach Final of 'Manufacturing on the Moon' Co...The sky's the limit for the team of six apprentice engineers Engineering apprentices at the MTC’s Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) near Coventry are ‘over the moon’ with the ...
Date: Thursday 4 February 2016
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AMTC Apprentice Honoured at Apprentice of the Year AwardsAMTC Apprentice Honoured at Coventry Freemen's Guild Apprentice of the Year Awards A second year engineering apprentice at the MTC’s new Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) near Coventry, h...
Date: Monday 1 February 2016
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AMTC open evenings showcase opportunities for aspiring engineersMeet current apprentices looking forward to an inspiring career in engineering The MTC’s new Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) at Ansty Park, near Coventry/Rugby is inviting aspiring you...
Date: Monday 25 January 2016
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Opportunities for aspiring engineers at MTCAdvanced engineering apprenticeships create skills needed by industry Recruitment is underway at the MTC's new Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) for the next intake of apprentices, who could ma...
Date: Thursday 7 January 2016
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Apprentices join Women in Parliament CelebrationChristmas celebrations started early for two apprentices from the MTC’s Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) in Coventry, as they joined a prestigious gathering at the Houses of Parliament t...
Date: Tuesday 22 December 2015
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Future factory conference hosted by the MTCMTC at centre of German-British collaboration on Industry 4.0 The transformation of industry in Britain into ‘digitally-connected factories of the future’ took a big step forward recently at a conferen...
Date: Tuesday 22 December 2015
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Forterra joins MTC to boost technology in building products in...Forterra is MTC’s latest member The Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry has welcomed Forterra (formerly Hanson Building Products) as its latest member, in a bid to drive forward productivity and technol...
Date: Thursday 17 December 2015
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Patrons support new training centre developing manufacturing a...Global market leaders support development of world-class skilled engineers World-leading names in engineering, manufacturing and technology have pledged their support to creating a new generation of highly skilled eng...
Date: Tuesday 15 December 2015
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Cutting edge equipment for the MTCMTC's laser cell will help UK manufacturing productivity The Manufacturing Technology Centre is driving improvements in UK manufacturing productivity with the installation of state-of-the-art laser processing equipmen...
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2015
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MTC opens training centre with Lloyds Bank to tackle the skill...Business Secretary, Sajid Javid MP, formally opens flagship centre to inspire and train next generation of engineers Lloyds Bank £5m contribution will support over 1,000 trainees providing the vital ski...
Date: Thursday 19 November 2015
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Paul Rowlett takes the helm at the MTC's Lloyds Bank Advanced ...Learning and development specialist takes the helm at the MTC's Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre A training and development specialist, with particular expertise in the engineering sector, has been a...
Date: Thursday 12 November 2015
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MTC event to de-mystify Industry 4.0Manufacturers are failing to see business benefits, say experts Industry 4.0 – the digitising of the factory and supply chain – is set to be the biggest change in manufacturing industry since the introduct...
Date: Wednesday 7 October 2015
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Countdown to openingWarwickshire’s newest training centre offers inspiring environment for discovery, discussion and development With work now completed at the Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, staff are moving i...
Date: Friday 25 September 2015
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MTC delivers major productivity benefits with world's first in...MARA project solves robotic accuracy issue A research project at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has delivered a world first by using metrology to deliver ultra-accurate robotic automation. The Metrolo...
Date: Monday 10 August 2015
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MTC to create 100 new high-skill jobsMTC in recruitment drive The fast-growing Manufacturing Technology Centre at Ansty Park near Coventry is launching a major drive to recruit more than 100 highly-skilled engineers and trainee engineers. The MTC is ...
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2015
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MTC partners with high power laser providerMTC takes delivery of revolutionary new lasers The Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry has joined forces with the world’s leading provider of high power fibre lasers in a partnership aimed at driving for...
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2015
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MTC teams up with leading power tool manufacturerMTC partnership to develop professional power tools of the future One of the world’s leading professional power tool manufacturers has joined forces with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in a move...
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2015
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MTC teams up with food research organisationLeading food and drink technology organisation teams up with MTC The UK’s leading food and drink research and technology organisation has teamed up with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in a move ...
Date: Monday 6 July 2015
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qM issue 3The third issue of qM magazine is now available. This quarter features on the benefits of Virtual Reality in manufacturing and Design for Manufacture and Assembly, as well as an interview with Richard Butterfiel...
Date: Friday 26 June 2015
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National Additive Centre and Aerospace Research Centre formall...MTC is home to UK development of industry-changing processes A Government and industry funded National Centre for Additive Manufacturing - which is changing the face of the manufacturing industry – has been f...
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2015
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MTC plays key role in biggest ever 3D printed aero engine comp...Rolls-Royce civil aero engine part uses additive layer technology Engineers at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry have played a key role in the production of the largest ever civil aero engine...
Date: Monday 22 June 2015
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MTC helps aerospace manufacturers in national programmeMTC experts showcase advanced manufacturing techniques The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry is working with aerospace companies to develop new manufacturing techniques which will preserv...
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2015
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Virtual reality brings former oat mill to lifeA cutting-edge virtual reality and computer simulation suite at the Manufacturing Technology Centre has been used to bring a 17th century Scottish oat mill to life. The VR facility at the Coventry-based MTC, usually...
Date: Monday 11 May 2015
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MTC open evenings to inspire new generation of engineersMeet apprentices looking forward to a successful career in engineering The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Ansty Park, Warwickshire, is opening its doors to local young people, their parents, teachers and c...
Date: Wednesday 6 May 2015
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Double Success for the MTCTwo global leaders join MTC community. The fast-growing Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is celebrating a double success after attracting two leading international technology companies to join its prestigio...
Date: Monday 20 April 2015
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MTC pledges its commitment to apprenticesSkills development centre signs up to The 5% Club. The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry has pledged its commitment to developing a future generation of engineers and giving apprentices and g...
Date: Tuesday 14 April 2015
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MTC listed in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies ...Coveted recognition for MTC from London Stock Exchange The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry has been listed in a prestigious report which identifies the UK’s most inspiring and fast-growin...
Date: Monday 13 April 2015
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Circuit board machinery supplier joins MTCUK leader is latest Manufacturing Technology Centre member The UK’s leading supplier of production material and tools for the circuit board assembly industry has joined the rapidly growing roll call of member...
Date: Monday 30 March 2015
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Virtual reality delivers major benefits for construction projectsMTC conference demonstrates cost and speed benefits of using virtual reality and 3D modelling within construction projects The kind of virtual reality and computer simulation used routinely when planning factory pro...
Date: Monday 23 March 2015
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MTC helps pupils go roboticMTC project to enthuse girls into engineering careers Four pupils from a Rugby girls’ school have been designing and building a robot in a joint project with the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. ...
Date: Monday 16 March 2015
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MTC joins All Party Manufacturing GroupMTC represented on influential committee The Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry has become a member of the influential All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group (APMG). Joining the parliamentary group will...
Date: Monday 9 March 2015
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International food producer is latest MTC memberLeading convenience food firm joins MTC International convenience food producer Greencore Group plc has become the latest member of the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. The Dublin-headquartered company...
Date: Monday 23 February 2015
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Unilever becomes MTC's latest memberGlobal brand company joins MTC elite Unilever, owner of hundreds of well-known household brands, has become the latest member of the pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. The refreshments division of...
Date: Sunday 22 February 2015
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MTC Announces New Apprenticeship ProgrammeThe pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre at Ansty Park near Coventry has announced it is to recruit a further 40 new advanced engineering apprentices to take part in its ground-breaking advanced manufacturin...
Date: Monday 9 February 2015
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Virtual Product Engineering Expert joins the MTCESI, a pioneer and world leader in virtual prototyping has become the latest company to join the fast-growing Manufacturing Technology Centre. The move underpins the MTC’s position as one of the leading simula...
Date: Tuesday 3 February 2015
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Aerospace Research Centre at the MTC handed over£30 million investment for aerospace research at Ansty Park A £30 million Aerospace Research Centre next to the pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry has been formally handed over by const...
Date: Monday 2 February 2015
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Amey joins the MTCAmey, one of the UK’s leading public and regulated services providers and engineering consultancy, has become the latest member of the pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry – the first...
Date: Thursday 1 January 2015
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MTC proud to pioneer National Apprenticeship CollegesThe pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre is proud to be in the vanguard of the National Apprenticeship College programme. The £36million Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre being built next to Coven...
Date: Thursday 11 December 2014
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MTC helps HVM Catapult bring innovations to the marketThe MTC helps HVM Catapult bring UK innovations to the market Watch our new HVM Catapult video to see how the High Value Manufacturing Catapult benefits UK manufacturing businesses of all sizes. It provides a great i...
Date: Monday 1 December 2014
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MTC recognised as a top apprentice employerThe Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry has been listed as one of the top apprenticeship employers in the UK, a sought after accolade for the pioneering centre. The announcement was made at The Apprentice Awa...
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2014
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Edgecam joins the MTCA groundbreaking provider of CAD/Cam software for CNC machining has become the latest member of the pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. Edgecam, part of Cheltenham-based Vero Software, will wo...
Date: Saturday 15 November 2014
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Bosch Rexroth joins the MTCBosch Rexroth has become the latest company to join the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry. The MTC is a partnership between some of the UK’s major global manufacturers and three forward-thinking...
Date: Saturday 15 November 2014
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The MTC achieves top quality standardThe pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry has been awarded the respected and internationally recognised ISO 9001 quality management standard. The MTC achieved the prized benchmark after a detailed as...
Date: Friday 14 November 2014
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iBASEt joins the MTCiBASEt, the creators of Solumina’s Product Lifecycle Execution (PLE) software suite, is pleased to announce their Industrial Membership in the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). MTC is a globally-known rese...
Date: Thursday 13 November 2014
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Triple Crown for the Manufacturing Technology CentreThree major companies join MTC community The pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is celebrating a triple success after attracting three major international companies to join its growing cadre of me...
Date: Thursday 13 November 2014
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General Motors becomes latest member of the MTCGeneral Motors, one of the world’s largest car manufacturers, has become the latest member of the pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. The Detroit-based company has joined the MTC as a Tier ...
Date: Friday 24 October 2014
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MTC team take Minis across Italy for charityMTC team take Minis across Italy for charity A team of graduates and apprentices from the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry are recreating scenes from the classic Michael Caine film “The It...
Date: Friday 24 October 2014
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MTC project revolutionises electric vehicle battery technologyResearch creates lighter, low cost battery for volume manufacture A pioneering project at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in the West Midlands has resulted in dramatic steps forward in the manufacture ...
Date: Thursday 23 October 2014
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Kennametal is the latest MTC MemberKennametal Inc., a global industrial technology leader specialising in innovative wear-resistant products, application engineering and services backed by material science, has become the latest member of the pioneerin...
Date: Tuesday 19 August 2014
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MTC apprentices reach finals of 'RoboCup Rescue' competition
Date: Thursday 21 April 2016
Twelve apprentice engineers pit themselves against the rest of the world in the development of se...
Multipix Imaging becomes apprenticeship training centre patron
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2016
Multipix Imaging is proud to announce its support of the MTC’s newly opened Lloyds Bank Adv...
Calling all aspiring engineers
Date: Monday 22 February 2016
Explore opportunities in engineering at AMTC open evenings Young people and their families from ...
AMTC Apprentices Reach Final of 'Manufacturing on the Moon' Co...
Date: Thursday 4 February 2016
The sky's the limit for the team of six apprentice engineers Engineering apprentices at the MTC&r...
AMTC Apprentice Honoured at Apprentice of the Year Awards
Date: Monday 1 February 2016
AMTC Apprentice Honoured at Coventry Freemen's Guild Apprentice of the Year Awards A second year ...
Hadall: Don't fear the cobot
Date: Friday 23 June 2017
Jeremy Hadall, chief technologist for robotics and automation at the MTC, has been given his own ...
Skilled staff crucial for 'Factory of the Future'
Date: Wednesday 21 June 2017
Skilled staff will be as important to the factory of the future as cutting-edge technology, leadi...
Registration opens for Digitalising Manufacturing 2017 Conference
Date: Tuesday 13 June 2017
Registration for this year’s Digitalising Manufacturing 2017 conference has opened – ...
ESA and MTC have lift off with launch of 3D printing benchmark...
Date: Tuesday 30 May 2017
The European Space Agency (ESA) is to embrace the radical new technology of additive manufacturin...
€18M AMAZE project set to deliver four-year research findings
Date: Friday 26 May 2017
The results of a four-year European-wide €18m project into additive manufacturing will be un...
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Featured Case Studies
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Firm foundations with 3D concrete printingThe MTC works in collaboration with Skanska, Foster + Partners, Tarmac, ABB, and Loughborough University to develop a 3D concrete printing system for industrial applications. “Up until November 2016 we we...
Date: Wednesday 21 June 2017
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Cordless automated smart drill improves aero-structure productionThe MTC designs and manufactures a smart drilling unit, funded by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), reducing drilling time without stripping down assemblies. “The innovative and compact design ...
Date: Wednesday 10 May 2017
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Advanced manufacturing for complex avionicsFuture state manufacturing for low volume, high value electronics circuit board assembly The MTC collaborates with GE Aviation and its supply chain, resulting in increased productivity, on-time delivery and competitiv...
Date: Tuesday 9 May 2017
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Upskilling senior management drives productivityThe MTC helps ALPS increase their performance and deliver more projects On Time In Full (OTIF), through analysing existing projects to find areas of improvement. “The extensive support from the MTC was invaluabl...
Date: Friday 28 April 2017
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Healthy outlook for Minta Medical after MTC modificationsThe MTC modifies the manufacturing processes of Minta Medical using a standard operation approach “It was important that we didn’t just expand our production facility without improving the existing working...
Date: Thursday 23 March 2017
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Structural analysis improves performance and cuts costsThe MTC analyses complex sheet metal under different conditions to discover alternative ways to improve its performance, durability and reduce its costs. “Our interaction with the MTC team has been very producti...
Date: Friday 17 March 2017
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3D scanning technology increases performanceThe MTC increases efficiency and reduces costs using 3D scanning systems to produce CAD models and reduce excessive manual operations. “The outputs allow us to make better decisions about using 3D scanning techn...
Date: Friday 17 March 2017
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Revolutionising traditional metal spinningThe MTC works with Primetals Technologies and the University of Cambridge to develop ground-breaking specialist machine to revolutionise the traditional world of metal spinning. “This collaborative way of worki...
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2017
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New additive lattice design workflowThe MTC partner with Betatype to demonstrate a new design workflow that is up to eight times faster for the creation of highly complex additive lattice structures "Working with the MTC has enabled us to independently ...
Date: Wednesday 1 March 2017
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Reducing waste and costs at Harris RCS EngineeringThe MTC gives aerospace engineering firm Harris RCS Engineering lift off with a range of improvements. “Delivery from the MTC was very, very good. The employees that were involved bought into all and really took...
Date: Friday 17 February 2017
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Delf reap the benefits from MTC Operational EfficiencyDelf UK wanted to improve their efficiency and productivity and sought 'a fresh pair of eyes' to assist in streamlining their operation. They turned to the MTC to find a solution "Our flow of work just wasn't ri...
Date: Tuesday 31 January 2017
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Additive Manufacturing of Structures for the Mars MissionThe MTC provides additive manufacturing expertise to help space R&D company Magna Parva develop a crushable thermal protection system for the Mars Return Capsule. The Challenge Magna Parva approached the MTC for a...
Date: Monday 20 June 2016
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The next generation of food machineryThe MTC has worked closely with Wymbs Engineering Limited to develop a highly improved depositing system for leading food manufacturers in the UK and overseas. “Without the level of analytical expertise and ex...
Date: Monday 20 June 2016
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Simulation and Visualisation Reduce the Risk of New Product De...The MTC works with Assembled Electronic Solutions to use groundbreaking simulation and virtual reality software to test new products in a safe and cost-effective environment, reducing development time from months to a...
Date: Friday 4 March 2016
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Laser Welding for Titanium FairingsThe MTC works with Rolls-Royce to develop a laser welding process for titanium fairings, resulting in an automated, consistent process that eliminates reliance on tacit knowledge. "We worked with the MTC to build on e...
Date: Thursday 3 March 2016
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Automation of Wax Pattern ProductionThe MTC works with Rolls-Royce to automate the production of wax patterns, resulting in an 8 to 1 reduction in assembly lead time and an increase in system yield from 80% to over 95% "The joint development of the wax ...
Date: Thursday 3 March 2016
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Additive Manufacturing of Front Bearing Housing Aerofoils for ...The MTC works with Rolls-Royce on the additive manufacture of a flight test front bearing housing, resulting in 30% improvement in lead time for first part to stores for the engine development programme. "This project...
Date: Thursday 3 March 2016
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World First in Metrology-Assisted Robotic AutomationThe MTC delivers a world’s first in robot technology by enabling real-time corrections to a robot’s path during a process, greatly improving accuracy and quality. "The new process has the potential to tran...
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2015
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Engineer Profile: Agata SuwalaAGATA SUWALA, RESEARCH ENGINEER What do you do? I work in the Assembly Systems team at the MTC. I mostly deal with automation of assembly tasks in aerospace industry. Automating manual processes is a challenging and e...
Date: Monday 14 September 2015
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Extending existing capability in high value manufacturingThe MTC helps TTI develop a phased implementation plan to create a fully functional manufacturing facility to supply high value components produced by advanced powder metallurgy techniques. “TTI found the st...
Date: Wednesday 10 June 2015
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Engineer Profile: Alisa DuncanALISA DUNCAN, WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR What do you do? I supervise three teams within the MTC workshop. My teams make parts using novel manufacturing techniques and then analyse them in the lab to check the quality. It is ...
Date: Monday 18 May 2015
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Engineer Profile: Lina HuertasLINA HUERTAS, HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY - DIGITAL MANUFACTURING What do you do? I work on developing the Digital Manufacturing strategy for the MTC, and contributing to the overall strategy for the UK. Additionally,...
Date: Monday 18 May 2015
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Apprentice Profile: Emma SandersEMMA SANDERS, ENGINEERING APPRENTICE What do you do? I am currently a second year apprentice at the MTC, specialising in automation. Within the automation theme, we learn about all the different aspects of automation,...
Date: Monday 4 May 2015
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New thread-rolling processes for the aerospace industryThe MTC helps Arrowsmith Engineering develop new manufacturing processes, while keeping quality high, manufacturing costs down and making the company a technology leader in its field. “The MTC engineers wor...
Date: Friday 1 May 2015
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Engineer Profile: Bethan SmithBETHAN SMITH, ADVANCED RESEARCH ENGINEER What do you do? I work in the Non-Conventional Machining theme focusing on post-processing for additive parts. I manage and work on multiple projects involving state-of-the-art...
Date: Friday 3 April 2015
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Immersive visualisation for architectural designHickman & Smith Architects work with the MTC to bring an 18th century derelict mill to life "A picture tells a thousand words, and seeing our project come to life in the virtual reality suite knocks the spots off ...
Date: Thursday 2 April 2015
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Immersive visualisation for collaborative construction projectsThe MTC utilises its immersive virtual reality CAVE system for its own site development “The virtual reality CAVE has been used for the projects Fairhursts Design Group has designed for the MTC. It has been inva...
Date: Tuesday 31 March 2015
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Virtual Reality for new product developmentAssembled Electronic Solutions (AES) is one of the first SMEs in the West Midlands to reap commercial benefits as a result of the technical expertise delivered through the CASiM2 programme. In only six years of tradin...
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2015
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Apprentice Profile: Kerry SmithKERRY SMITH, ENGINEERING APPRENTICE What do you do? I am a 2nd year apprentice specialising in automation. I still attend college one a day release basis, completing a BTC Level 3 in Engineering. I get to work with ...
Date: Monday 2 February 2015
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Smethwick Drop Forge LtdSmethwick Drop Forge Ltd: Smethwick Drop Forge is one of the first SMEs in the West Midlands to gain technical support from the Manufacturing Technology Centre through the CASiM2 programme. The Worcester-based manuf...
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2014
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ReclaimOver the last three and half years a consortium of eight UK organisations have been working together to develop a new method of repairing (remanufacturing) high value engineering products. The work, ...
Date: Monday 20 October 2014
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Embedded Sensing Feasibility StudyMTC industrial members benefit from participation in the MTC Core Research Programme in which they collaborate on an array of innovative research projects. The Advanced Tooling and Fixturing Theme in MTC, with the in...
Date: Friday 17 October 2014
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New software improves the accuracy of automated shot-peening p...The MTC helps Sandwell UK introduce software into an automated shot-peening system, which uses CAD model data to automatically determine the robot's path, increasing the company's response time and ensuring high level...
Date: Friday 17 October 2014
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