AMS
Provides additive manufacturing consultancy and services specializing in metal LPBF process optimization, materials validation, and sustainable feedstock solutions for aerospace and defense applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Robert Higham
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
AM Consultancy & Strategic Leadership; Feasibility Studies & Collaborative R&D; Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM); Process Optimization & Materials Validation (MatfAM); Powder Recycling & Sustainable Feedstock Solutions (R2 Process); Training & Facility Setup Support
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Successfully produced 3D-printed nose cone and fan blades for Rolls-Royce's Orpheus engine using recycled aerospace materials. DEFENSIBLE: Proprietary recycling methodology and process optimization IP developed through Innovate UK projects.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces aerospace component qualification time by 30-50% through proprietary process optimization and materials validation, enabling faster adoption of AM for flight-critical parts while improving sustainability via recycled powder feedstock.
How They Differentiate
Unlike general AM service bureaus, AMS focuses exclusively on high-value aerospace/defense qualification with proprietary recycling capabilities - 3D Systems offers broader commercial services but lacks this vertical specialization; SLM Solutions sells printers while AMS provides process optimization services.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, motorsport teams seeking to industrialize AM production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Motorsport; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
3D Systems Corporation, Additive Minds Academy, Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Won BIBAs Micro Business of the Year award; received Innovate UK funding for aerospace recycling project; developed significant capability in recycled materials and novel laser vectoring over past 2 years
Major Milestones
Founded in 2017; Received Innovate UK funding for aerospace recycling project; Won BIBAs Micro Business of the Year award; Collaborated with MOD and Rolls-Royce on Tornado 2 Tempest project; Achieved ISO 9001 certification
Notable Customers
Rolls-Royce; Ministry of Defence (UK)