Kingsbury
Operates the Additure AM service bureau and distributes industrial metal 3D printers (GEFERTEC WAAM, ATLIX LPBF), providing end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions for aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Richard Kingsbury
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Additure AM Service Bureau (LPBF + WAAM); GEFERTEC 3DMP® WAAM printers (UK/Ireland/GCC distribution); ATLIX metal LPBF systems (exclusive UK/Ireland/GCC dealer from Jan 2026); AM process consulting & training
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Simplifies AM adoption through hands-on consulting and proven part validation. VERIFIED: Selected by UKAEA for fusion energy AM projects; exclusive UK/Ireland/GCC distribution for GEFERTEC and ATLIX. DEFENSIBLE: Long-term distribution contracts, dual LPBF/WAAM bureau capability, and process validation data.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates AM adoption risk by combining exclusive access to industrial metal printers with in-house production validation and consulting, enabling clients to transition from prototyping to certified serial production without heavy upfront capital investment.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure service bureaus, Kingsbury offers direct OEM equipment access and deep machine tool integration expertise. Compared to standalone OEMs, Kingsbury provides agnostic process consulting and in-house production validation, reducing customer risk.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace/defense contractors, and energy sector companies seeking to adopt or scale metal additive manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Energy & Fusion; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Renishaw; 3T Additive Manufacturing; Nikon SLM Solutions / EOS (UK metal AM channels)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Outgrew initial facility just over 1 year after 2022 founding, prompting move to 6000 sq ft open-plan site near Samlesbury, England. Achieved LRQA additive manufacturing accreditation (one of few worldwide sites; only UK commercial with LPBF/WAAM dual capability). Employs 'exceptionally talented people,' including Ian Brooks (Technical Director of Additure).
Major Milestones
Founded mid-20th c. as machine tool supplier (Companies House entity 1963; LinkedIn 1956); Launched Additure AM division (~2022); Exclusive GEFERTEC distributor UK/Ireland/GCC; UKAEA fusion AM appointment (2025); Exclusive ATLIX LPBF dealer UK/Ireland/GCC from Jan 2026
Notable Customers
UKAEA; Airbus (iBREAK); Rolls-Royce; BAE Systems; Boeing; Babcock; Leonardo; Safran; Parker Meggitt; Sulzer; Thales (clients listed on Additure)