Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) - Company Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Name: Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
Mission: Transforming manufacturing for the benefit of society.

Foundation and Key People

Founded: 2010

Founded by: Loughborough University, University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham

Key People:

Dr. Graham Hoare OBE, Chief Executive Officer

David Grailey, Managing Director, MTC Training

Bernd Hofmann, Chief Marketing Officer

Patrick Roxbee Cox, Chief Information Officer

Vicki Sanderson, Chief People Officer

Gregg Smith, Chief Finance Officer

Professor Chris White, Director of Industrial Policy Research Centre

Bradley Yorke-Biggs, Managing Director, MTC Operations

Ken Young, Chief Technology Officer

Headquarters and Employee Information

Headquartered: Coventry, England

Number of Employees: 450+ engineers and over 1000 total employees

Revenue: No information available

Known For: Leading applied research organisation specialising in key future manufacturing technologies and industrial transformation.

Products and Services

Product Innovation and Development

Description: Supports each stage of product development from ideation to advanced manufacturing processes.

Key Features:

Advice on ideation to product development

Reducing financial risks

Convening supply chains

Process Innovation and Improvement

Description: Helps design, develop, and validate new processes and assembly methods for physical assets.

Key Features:

De-risking complex aspects through strategic solutions

Utilisation of advanced manufacturing facilities and partnerships

Digital Transformation Solutions

Description: Assists businesses in adopting advanced digital technologies for improved efficiency, productivity, and innovation.

Key Features:

Comprehensive support from strategy development to implementation

Growth and Scaling

Description: Offers support in adopting automation, refining factory floor processes, exploring new technologies, and unlocking funding for scaling businesses.

Key Features:

Customised growth strategies

Factory optimisations

Investment guidance

Supply Chain Transformation

Description: Aids in creating robust, innovative supply chains suitable for any business stage.

Key Features:

Cost and complexity reduction

Increase in flexibility

Support for sustainable growth

Sustainable Manufacturing & Net Zero

Description: Promotes sustainable technologies and processes with an emphasis on achieving net zero.

Key Features:

Guidance on new technologies and processes

Insight into latest legislation

Making impactful sustainability changes

Skills & Training

Description: Provides training programmes for existing staff and apprentices to ensure competitive, profitable manufacturing workforce.

Key Features:

Tailored training programmes

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Real-life industry experience

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

The Future of Hydrogen: Advanced solutions for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and usage.

Sustainable Materials Hub: Launched on 22 July 2024 to drive net zero product innovation.

New Features and Enhancements

Adaptive Scheduling Digital Twin: Launched on 11 July 2024, enhancing scheduling capabilities in manufacturing processes.

Model Based Definition Driven Tolerance Analysis: Revolutionising precision engineering as of 20 August 2024.

Factory in a Box (FIAB): Advanced modular and portable manufacturing solutions introduced under the Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (SMA).

Partnerships and Collaborations

Technological Collaboration Initiatives:

Digital Manufacturing Accelerator (DMA) in Liverpool

Construction Innovation Hub (CIH)

Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (SMA)

New Members:

Lithoz (13 May 2024)

StirlingX (8 May 2024)

HAL Robotics (18 March 2024)

EOS (8 February 2024)

Welsh industrial software developer (9 January 2024)

Xerini (12 December 2023)

Industry leading metal AM technology company (6 December 2023)

Facility Upgrades and Innovations

New Facility for High-Risk Research Activities: Announced on 27 August 2024.

Enhanced Training Delivery: Ongoing investment in training facilities and solutions to ensure up-to-date skills and knowledge dissemination.

Insights and News

Notable Case Studies

Refraction Measurement Demonstrator: Contributing to advancements in optical technologies (31 July 2024)

Modular Storage Boiler Manufacture: Innovative manufacturing techniques (25 July 2024)

EWIRA - External Wing for Regional Aircraft Demonstrator: Unique approach in aerospace engineering (15 July 2024)

Additive Manufacturing for Tube Heat Exchangers: Leveraging design freedom (15 July 2024)

Greensails: Addressing energy efficiency in maritime (5 August 2024)

Industry Contribution

2050 Vision for Automation and Robotics in UK Manufacturing (Whitepaper, 24 July 2024)

Model Based Definition Driven Tolerance Analysis: Revolutionising precision engineering (Case Study, 20 August 2024)

No additional information is available for specific revenue figures, detailed employee distribution, exact foundational revenue or funding statistics, and specific operational incomes.

The report strictly adheres to provided information and explicitly mentions missing data points to maintain transparency and professionalism.