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Unlocking progress for all

If you are a looking to take the next step on your business journey, looking to introduce new technologies or just improve productivity or efficiency - MTC has the expertise to make it a reality. As well as industry leading knowledge you may also be able to access up to 75% funding support per project - but time is running out.

Last chance to receive up to 75% funding on projects with MTC.

For a limited time we are offering up to 75% funding on projects with MTC exclusively for SMEs in the Liverpool City region, which means access to leading engineering minds and cutting-edge machinery at a much reduced rate. 
Closing soon, final chance to secure funding - get in touch using the form below.

The partner for pioneering SMEs

Sleeves-up support. Real-world expertise. Cross-industry collaboration. SME funding streams. Our unique breadth, depth of support and technical specialisms means we can forge a purposeful partnership, tailor-made for your every ambition.

MTC welcomes any organisation in the pursuit of progress. Our doors are always open. Our minds are always wide. And our people are always inspired by the opportunity to join the journey of changemaking SMEs in manufacturing and technology. Regardless of scale, sector or lifestage.

To see how we can help you, fill out the form below to request a free consultation with Mark, our manufacturing expert based in the Liverpool region.

Meet Mark, our Liverpool region expert

With 9 years at MTC and 12 years prior with the Manufacturing Advisory Service, Mark has extensive experience in advising SME manufacturers and engineering companies on productivity, efficiency and new technology implementation, coming from a background in commercial roles within the blue-chip chemical sector. Additionally, Mark serves as a STEM Ambassador and Enterprise Advisor for Merseyside Secondary Schools, and a School Career/Parent Governor. Mark possesses deep knowledge of the local business support and funding landscape, excels in networking and connecting and is experienced in navigating both local and national support structures.

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As one of the UK's leading research and technology organisations, we can support you to:

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Expand your capabilities

with bespoke support from senior engineers who are experts in their field or technology and specialise in collaborating with cross-sector teams

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Accelerate your progress

with access to world-leading technologies and cutting-edge machinery with the expertise to match

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Strengthen your future

by making sure your processes and systems are optimised to deliver efficiency and productivity now and in the future

Applied Nutrition level up with MTC expertise and funding support

Applied Nutrition, an SME in Liverpool, sought MTC's help to expand their sports nutrition manufacturing. The MTC analysed production data and identified improvements in blending and filling operations and proposed decoupling blending from filling, using an intermediary hopper, and vacuum transfer for powders. These changes are projected to increase revenue per line by over 100%, optimising equipment utilisation and operational efficiency.

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How we can help

Solving manufacturing challenges with innovation across seven impact areas

Product innovation and development

Process innovation and improvement

Digital transformation solutions

Growth and scaling

Supply chain transformation

Sustainable manufacturing & net zero

Skills & training

How can we help you and your business challenges?

When you partner with MTC, you’ll be welcomed into a world of expert support. For SMEs, this means forging industry connections, enhancing commercial capabilities, and accessing in-depth technical and non-technical knowledge. MTC's team is agnostic, ambitious, and inspired by your potential, providing a clear path forward tailored to your unique needs and growth objectives.

Our technologies & capabilities

Harnessing world-leading technology

We’re surrounded by world-leading facilities. Cutting-edge technologies. Cross sector, industry-leading experts. But we know the unique power of MTC is the blend of all three. That’s when true breakthroughs occur, challenges are solved and when progress happens.

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Additive manufacturing

Our additive manufacturing experts work with businesses of all sizes, helping to make impossible parts possible. With a wide network of expertise in all areas of the additive manufacturing process, plus access to state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies, we offer an end-to-end solution, no matter how complex the challenge.

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