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A UK-based additive manufacturing company seeking commercial collaboration with companies looking to reduce casting lead-times with a competitive alternative, Company is actively looking for partners who have design authority for their products across EU.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOGB20250604017
Term of Validity
4 June 2025 - 4 June 2026
Company's Country
  • United Kingdom
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
This leading UK metal additive manufacturer delivers high quality finished parts using the integration of the entire supply chain in one facility. This has led to dramatically slashed lead times while maintaining competitive costs. Oil & Gas giants are already leveraging this innovation to transform both legacy parts and new developments traditionally bound by casting limitations.
They have qualified materials specifically used in oil & gas today which are built on over 20 years of data.
Full Description
3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd is a UK-based manufacturing powerhouse with over 20 years of pioneering expertise in metal additive manufacturing. As an end-to-end solution provider, the company operates from a single integrated facility, managing the entire manufacturing process in-house. This approach not only eliminates the need for multiple suppliers but also ensures exceptional quality, faster turnaround times, and improved sustainability.

A recognised leader in sustainability, 3T have operated on 100% renewable energy since 2023 and is on a clear path to becoming the UK’s first net-zero manufacturer, driven by advanced digital and automated processes. Internationally, the company is ranked among the world’s top five businesses achieving series production in metal additive manufacturing, with a proven track record of global excellence.

3T is also a trusted partner to several major Oil & Gas OEMs, delivering measurable improvements in cost efficiency, production speed, component longevity, and performance—especially when compared to traditional casting methods. The company boasts advanced material capabilities, with deep expertise in working with critical alloys such as stainless steel, Inconel, cobalt chrome, aluminium, and titanium, all of which are thoroughly field-tested and verified to outperform conventional cast equivalents.
Advantages and Innovations
Market leader / niche offering
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
IPR status
  • Secret know-how

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The UK-based additive manufacturing company is looking for partners across the EU or associated member states who have design authority for their products. These partners would collaborate to integrate additive manufacturing solutions that offer a competitive alternative to traditional casting, reducing lead times. The ideal partner would be forward-thinking, willing to innovate, and ready to bring these advanced manufacturing techniques into their market.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 02007005 - Composite materials
  • 02004 - Plant Design and Maintenance
  • 02002013 - Moulding, injection moulding, sintering
  • 02011002 - Aircraft
Market keywords
  • 08001007 - Coatings and adhesives manufactures
Sector Groups Involved
  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Construction
Targeted countries
  • All countries

Files

https://www.3t-am.com/about-advanced-additive-manufacturing