UTRC
Internal R&D center for RTX (formerly UTC), developing additive manufacturing and transformative technologies for aerospace and defense applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Andreas Roelofs
- Team Size
- 330+
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- N/A (Internal R&D center of RTX)
- Latest Round
- N/A (Internal R&D center)
- Key Investors
- N/A (Internal R&D center of RTX)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Internal R&D services for additive manufacturing technologies; Technology licensing for AM innovations; Collaborative research partnerships in metal AM
Technological Advantage
Proprietary metal AM processes developed specifically for aerospace applications (verified through R&D 100 awards), with technology transfer directly to Pratt & Whitney and other business units.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerates development of next-generation aerospace components through proprietary AM research, reducing development cycles and enabling complex geometries impossible with traditional manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Unlike independent AM service bureaus, UTRC focuses exclusively on internal UTC/RTX needs with deep aerospace domain expertise, offering integrated R&D from materials science to final component validation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Internal UTC/RTX business units (Pratt & Whitney, Carrier, etc.)
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Building Systems
Competitors
GE Research; Siemens Technology; Honeywell Aerospace
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1929: Founded as UTC's research arm; 2010: Established UTRC Ireland facility; 2017: $60M innovation hub expansion; 2020: UTC merger with Raytheon forming RTX
Notable Customers
Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc. (ANGP) (via licensing agreement)