Additive Manufacturing UK launches 2025 industry action plan
January 30, 2025
Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), a trade association representing UK companies engaged in all aspects of the Additive Manufacturing value chain, has released its Annual Action Plan for 2025. Building from the inaugural 2024 action plan, the updated iteration aims to enhance the UK’s place in AM research, development, adoption and application.
The plan highlights progress made in 2024, including increased membership, strategic initiatives, and enhanced services, all of which contributed to strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness in AM. It addresses critical challenges in the areas of supply chain, skills, and standards, with newly defined actions to drive forward the development of the UK’s AM ecosystem.
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Challenges
Key challenges outlined in the 2025 plan include initiatives to grow and develop the UK supply chain, establish an industry-agreed training programme, and simplify and roadmap the standards landscape for Additive Manufacturing.
To demystify the complex standards landscape, AMUK aims to develop sector-specific standards roadmaps, provide free access to key standards, and host a dedicated event to foster understanding and best practices in the use of AM standards.
New initiatives
Among the new initiatives outlined in 2025, AMUK will work to expand its case study database, create a comprehensive adoption guide, and explore an online AM suitability assessment tool to help companies evaluate the suitability of AM technologies for their operations and enhanced collaboration with supply chain exhibitions and professional bodies to amplify the visibility of the UK’s AM capabilities.
In the realm of skills development, the organisation aims to develop new curriculums, launch school outreach programmes, and host regional open days to promote Additive Manufacturing adoption.
AMUK also plans to support an AM users’ group event and launch the Membership Spotlight programme to showcase members and their achievements. The plan also introduces exploratory actions, including the development of an online part printability assessment tool
The UK’s place in AM
According to the AMUK report, the UK’s share of the global AM market is currently estimated at 4–5.5% and, with the right support, could grow to 7% by 2030.
Josh Dugdale, Head of Additive Manufacturing UK, stated, “At AMUK, our mission is to establish the UK as a global frontrunner in Additive Manufacturing. This year’s plan demonstrates our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, supporting our members, and addressing the challenges that matter most to the sector. By driving collaboration and providing targeted support in supply chain development, skills training, and standards adoption, we aim to unlock the transformative potential of Additive Manufacturing and secure the UK’s leadership on the global stage.”
The full report is available here.
