
MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a research and technology organisation focused on manufacturing innovation. Founded in 2010, it operates as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and is supported by Innovate UK.
About MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a research and technology organisation focused on manufacturing innovation. Founded in 2010, it operates as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and is supported by Innovate UK. MTC helps businesses across the UK tackle complex manufacturing challenges by combining engineering expertise with advanced technologies.
MTC works with a wide range of partners including small and medium sized enterprises, start-ups, entrepreneurs, large and multi-national organisations, universities, and collaborative members. Its partnership approach covers many market sectors such as aerospace, defence, hydrogen, nuclear power, renewables, construction, agritech, and automotive.
The company offers innovation and development support in seven key areas: product innovation and development, process innovation and improvement, digital transformation, growth and scaling, supply chain transformation, sustainable manufacturing towards net zero, and skills and training. These services help customers reduce risks, optimise production, adopt new technology, improve supply chains, and develop workforce capabilities.
MTC’s technical capabilities include additive manufacturing, laser processing, automation and robotics, materials technology, metrology and non-destructive testing, digital manufacturing, cyber security, simulation and modelling, product and process design, manufacturing systems, and industrial transformation. Their Digital Proving Ground allows companies to test manufacturing investments before full commitment.
MTC operates multiple facilities: the main site at Ansty Park near Coventry with over 750 staff, plus centres in Liverpool and Oxfordshire. Their Liverpool location works closely with local universities while the Oxfordshire Advanced Skills centre focuses on skills and training. The organisation reported delivering over 9,000 projects and training more than 1,200 apprentices.
The company maintains a strong focus on sustainability, embedding this into its operations and supporting customers to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices. MTC’s services and partnerships aim to improve UK manufacturing productivity and competitiveness while advancing technology and workforce readiness across sectors.
Through open collaboration, MTC drives manufacturing progress for a range of industries nationwide, delivering innovation that helps its customers grow and adapt to future challenges.
Services
- Product innovation & development
- Process innovation & improvement
- Digital transformation solutions
- Growth and scaling
- Supply chain transformation
- Sustainable manufacturing & net zero
- Skills & training
- Additive manufacturing
- Automation & robotics
- Laser processing
Location
Coventry, CV7 9JU, GB
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