VEQTER
Provides residual stress measurement, analysis, and management services for engineering components, including additive manufacturing parts, to ensure structural integrity and performance.
- CEO / Founder
- Ed Kingston
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Residual Stress Measurement Services; Residual Stress Database; Consultancy and Analysis; Training Workshops; Equipment and Technique Advisory
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in residual stress measurement and management, with a focus on additive manufacturing applications, protected by deep technical knowledge and a global client base.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces downtime costs (up to £1,000,000 per day for some clients) by preventing component failures through precise residual stress management, enabling efficient design, manufacturing, and operation.
How They Differentiate
Offers a broader range of residual stress measurement techniques (e.g., Deep-Hole Drilling, Neutron Diffraction) compared to competitors focused on single methods, with specialized expertise in additive manufacturing applications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering and manufacturing companies in aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy sectors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Energy; Additive Manufacturing
Competitors
Hill Engineering; Stresstech; Proto Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Serving many industrial sectors worldwide, helping reduce downtime costs exceeding £1,000,000 per day for some clients
Major Milestones
Founded as a University of Bristol spin-off in 2004; Launched world's first Residual Stress Database; Secured partnerships with companies like Hill Engineering
Notable Customers
Safran Landing Systems; Technip