What Digital Manufacturing Centre does

Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) is a UK private contract manufacturer operating a 2,000 square metre additive manufacturing facility at Silverstone Park, within the Silverstone Technology Cluster on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. The facility was officially launched in July 2021 and was established with Local Growth Fund support from SEMLEP, originating from a business case developed by KW Special Projects. DMC positions itself as an engineering-led technology partner rather than a job-shop print service, providing design-for-manufacture consultancy, production, finishing, metrology and inspection for end-use parts. The business employs 18+ full-time staff and engages apprentices, placement students and work-experience students.

DMC operates a multi-modal AM technology stack assembled via deep partnerships with several principal OEMs. Metal powder bed fusion runs on two Renishaw RenAM 500Q quad-laser systems plus a beta RenAM 500 Flex; polymer AM is delivered through Stratasys H350 (SAF), Origin One (P3 DLP), and a re-engineered KWSP RPS NEO800 stereolithography platform. The facility is the first UK provider of biocompatible medical-grade silicone additive manufacturing via Spectroplast, and offers Enable Manufacturing's additive casting in over 130 metals across sand, investment and ultra-fine-detail processes. Post-processing is provided by DyeMansion (Powershot C/S, DM60), connected metrology by Renishaw (OMP600, NC4+ Blue, REVO 5-axis), workflow automation by AMFG, and end-to-end data capture by Renishaw Central — making DMC the first UK business to run Renishaw Central across its complete additive and subtractive operations. DMC holds AS9100 (with NADCAP) and ISO13485 certifications and is documented as achieving top 1% worldwide density on APWORKS Scalmalloy.

DMC monetises through project-based engineering services and serial-production contracts, targeting aerospace, space, defence, land transport, motorsport, medical and industrial customers. Notable engagements include delivery of the Spiral 2 component for UK MoD Project TAMPA to NP Aerospace, on-site partnership with Produmax for AS9100-certified machining and metrology, and a strategic partnership with Satellite Applications Catapult to develop UK space-sector supply chain capability. Lead times in silicone AM are stated to have dropped from six weeks to five days, and certain silicone production runs achieve cost savings of up to 50% versus traditional methods. Pricing is custom per project; no published rate card exists. The GTM motion is enterprise field sales with engineering-led co-development from inception through serial production.

Name

Digital Manufacturing Centre

Legal name

Digital Manufacturing Centre Ltd

Website

https://digitalmanufacturingcentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Digital Manufacturing Centre operates a 2,000 sqm additive manufacturing facility at Silverstone Park, UK, providing engineering-led metal, polymer and silicone AM production services to aerospace, defence, space, motorsport, medical and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-for-Additive (DfAM) & Prototype Optimization (IMAAAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conferences, Workshops & Industry Events (AM Knowledge Sharing) (IMAAAJAL), Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing (Industrial) (EDAOAGAF), Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing services
• Metal 3D printing
• Polymer 3D printing
• Engineering consulting
• Rapid prototyping

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverstone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Additive Manufacturing Services: End-to-end additive manufacturing production services including design for manufacture, metal and polymer AM production, finishing, machining and inspection. Services range from prototyping to full serial production.
2. Technology Partnership Access: Engineering-led approach positioning DMC as technology partner to clients. Provides serial production parts and technology solutions to advanced industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) is an independent additive manufacturing production facility that delivers end-to-end engineering-led manufacturing solutions across metal, polymer and silicone 3D printing. The company combines design-for-manufacture engineering consultancy with serial production capacity, complemented by additive casting, post-processing, metrology and inspection services for enterprise customers in aerospace, space, defence, motorsport, medical and industrial sectors.

Product overview

The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) operates as an independent additive manufacturing production facility offering end-to-end engineering-led solutions across metal, polymer, and silicone additive manufacturing. The DMC provides a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing processes including Renishaw RenAM 500Q and RenAM 500 Flex metal powder bed fusion systems, Stratasys H350 and Origin One polymer systems, RPS NEO800 stereolithography, Silicone Additive Manufacturing (SAM), and Additive Casting technologies. These core manufacturing capabilities are complemented by DyeMansion post-processing systems for surface finishing and colouring, and Renishaw metrology solutions for quality inspection and certification. The facility's operations are supported by AMFG Manufacturing Execution System for workflow automation and Renishaw Central for connected data management and Industry 4.0 integration. DMC serves aerospace, space, defence, land transport, motorsport, medical, and industrial sectors with capabilities spanning consult, design, manufacture & assembly, test, and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Additive Manufacturing Services End-to-end metal 3D printing services using Renishaw RenAM 500Q quad-laser and RenAM 500 Flex systems for design for manufacture, prototyping and serial production of metal components for aerospace, defence, space, motorsport and industrial customers.
• Polymer Additive Manufacturing Services Polymer 3D printing services using Stratasys H350 SAF technology, Stratasys Origin One P3 technology, and RPS NEO800 stereolithography for high-performance end-use polymer parts across automotive, motorsport, medical and industrial sectors.
• Silicone Additive Manufacturing (SAM) Services Biocompatible medical-grade 100% silicone 3D printing using Spectroplast SAM technology, delivering parts with equivalent properties to injection moulding at tolerances of ±0.1mm and Shore Hardness A20-A60, with lead times reduced from six weeks to five days.
• Additive Casting Services Casting services combining additive manufacturing patterns with traditional casting, offered in sand casting (up to 60 tonnes), investment casting for fine detail (250x250x250mm), and ultra-fine detail (190x160x160mm) across 130+ metals.
• Polymer Post-Processing Services Polymer post-processing services using DyeMansion Powershot C, Powershot S and DM60 systems for surface cleaning, treatment and virtually unlimited colour options as part of a full Print-to-Product workflow.
• Connected Metrology and Inspection Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead times reduced from six weeks to five days for silicone manufacturing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and key.

• Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2023National Centre for Additive Manufacturing. Launched new collaboration to combine capabilities for UK manufacturing advancement.
• Satellite Applications CatapultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2022Partnership highlights future for UK space industry. Aims to establish national space supply chain for advanced manufacturing. Focus on In-Orbit Servicing & Manufacturing and assembly without conventional fasteners.
• Laser LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2022UK's most established reseller of 3D printers and materials. Delivered Stratasys H350 and Origin One to DMC. Ongoing partnership providing AM equipment and support.
• Beckhoff Automation UK LtdsupportingTechnology or Integration · 27 October 2021Building automation provider bringing completely automated building control to DMC's state-of-the-art facility.
• Renishaw MetrologycoreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2021Connected metrology solutions via Produmax. Includes OMP600 optical probe, NC4+ Blue laser tool setter, REVO 5-axis measurement system. Enables true 'digital twin' realisation.
• DyeMansioncoreTechnology or Integration · 5 February 2021Industry leader in polymer post-processing. DMC purchased Powershot C, Powershot S and DM60 finishing systems for full Print-to-Product workflow. Shared vision for digital process connectivity.
• Enable ManufacturingkeyTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2021UK-based start-up behind Additive Casting. Novel process overhauls traditional casting with AM help. DMC offers Additive Casting in sand casting, investment casting for fine detail, and ultra-fine detail in 130+ metals.
• Spectroplast AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 January 2021Award-winning spinoff from ETH Zurich. DMC is first UK company to offer silicone additive manufacturing (SAM) using Spectroplast's technology for biocompatible medical-grade 100% silicone.
• ProdumaxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2020World-leading high precision engineering expert. Aerospace specialist with AS9100 certification. Operates satellite site at DMC with extensive machining and inspection services. Partnership bridges Midlands with Northern England.
• RenishawcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 October 2020Close collaboration with Renishaw for metal AM equipment. DMC purchased two RenAM 500Q machines and later was selected as beta site for RenAM 500 Flex. Renishaw provides AM equipment, metrology solutions, and Renishaw Central data platform. DMC provides critical feedback and development learnings.
• AMFGkeyTechnology or Integration · 24 September 2020Industry's leading MES software for AM. AMFG's portal provides end-to-end workflow automation for DMC's AM operations. DMC contributes to AMFG's innovation roadmap.
• Hernshead RecruitmentsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 September 2020Recruitment partner helping staff the cutting-edge AM production facility with talented engineers, developers and operations professionals.
• DMG MORIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMachine tool supplier providing equipment to DMC facility.
• HM GovernmentsupportingOthersGovernment entity partnered with DMC as part of UK advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
• Silverstone Technology ClustersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology cluster organisation at Silverstone Park supporting innovation and advanced industry in the region.
• Silverstone UTCsupportingOthersUniversity Technical College working closely with DMC for STEM education and skills development.
• MEPC LimitedsupportingOthersOperator of Silverstone Park where DMC is located. Provided fit-out support during construction.
• CS2 Chartered SurveyorssupportingOthersProfessional services firm involved in DMC building fit-out.
• Midland Aerospace (MAA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace industry association supporting DMC's aerospace sector activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dmc_newsroom

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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