MTC installs UK’s first HP Metal Jet following HP partnership
The UK Manufacturing Technology Centre’s (MTC) National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM), located in Coventry, UK, has acquired a new HP Metal Jet S100 Binder Jetting (BJT) Additive Manufacturing machine. In a separate announcement, it was also reported that HP Inc has become a Tier 2 member of the MTC, with the partnership focusing on advancing Additive Manufacturing technologies in the UK.
Reported to be the first HP Metal Jet installed in the UK, the machine is expected to allow MTC to develop capabilities for Additive Manufacturing hard-to-process and crack-prone materials.
“We’re delighted to announce HP as new members to MTC. This partnership aims to unlock further collaboration and innovation in the Additive Manufacturing space, positively impacting MTC’s members and wider industry,” stated Ajdin Foric, Business Development Manager – MTC.
Dr Hoda Amel, Technology Manager, Additive Manufacturing – MTC, added, “Our partnership with HP supports NCAM’s mission to accelerate the uptake of Additive Manufacturing in the UK by helping industry de-risk emerging technologies like Metal Binder Jetting. Together, we’re taking a step towards scalable, cost-effective AM solutions that are ready for real-world production.”
The MTC houses a wide range of Additive Manufacturing machines and equipment, used to process metal, polymer and ceramic materials.
“MTC has a strong history of driving new and innovative manufacturing technologies, and together we want to create an open-door policy for Metal Binder Jetting collaboration,” said Micheal Goodwin, Commercial Account Manager, UK/I & Nordics, Metal 3D Printing Solutions – HP Inc. “The value of Metal Binder Jetting as a scalable, cost-effective, and production-ready technology is clear, and establishing a collaborative centre in the UK will give industry and academia the opportunity to explore, develop, and scale this innovation into real production. Creating this shared space ensures that the benefits of the technology are accessible to all, accelerating adoption and strengthening the UK’s position in advanced manufacturing.”
