UK NEWS

Matsuura to sell HP Metal Jet 3D printer

Matsuura Machinery is now the exclusive UK reseller of the HP Metal Jet 3D printer, bringing cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing technology to its portfolio. Since 2018, Matsuura has been HP’s trusted and award-winning UK reseller for Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printers, installing over 100 systems nationwide and providing end-to-end service and support. The company says this proven track record with HP’s polymer printing technology positions it perfectly to lead the introduction of HP’s Metal Jet – a high-volume, production-grade metal 3D printing solution.

More information www.matsuura.co.uk

Twisted Acquires Carbon-Fibre Specialist

Twisted has acquired KS Composites, a Melton Mowbray-based engineering and composites specialist. The acquisition brings world-class carbon-fibre capability into the Twisted group, strengthening its engineering solutions, accelerating innovation, and securing supply for the next generation of Twisted vehicles and marine products.

It has been a significant five years for the Yorkshire company, best known for its classic Land Rover Defender ‘restomods’. Twisted has entered the premium marine sector, established a Special Projects division, expanded internationally, and this year launched the new T-Bug – a modern recreation of the classic Baja Bug. The addition of KS Composites is the latest step in a strong phase of growth. 

More information www.twisted.co

Catalyst for high-growth industrial ecosystem

AMRC Cymru and Wrexham Leadership Alliance have forged a new partnership to drive innovation and investment across north Wales, signing a strategic MoU to bolster the region’s manufacturing economy. By combining world-class research and development capabilities with local business leadership, the partnership aims to accelerate innovation and skills development, and secure long-term growth for regional businesses.

Crucially, the collaboration aligns with the ambitions of the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone — a £160mgovernment-backed initiative designed to act as a lightning rod for advanced manufacturing — which is expected to attract a forecast of £1bn of private investment and 6000 new jobs to the region over the next decade. AMRC Cymru, based in Broughton, is part of the University of Sheffield AMRC innovation cluster.

More information www.amrc.co.uk

GKN Automotive wins EcoVadis Platinum rating

GKN Automotive, a global specialist in drive systems, has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability, achieving a 100/100 score in six of seven environmental categories. The new rating is the highest possible ranking from the EcoVadis, and places GKN Automotive in the top 1% of 150,000 participating companies globally. The recognition highlights the organisation’s continuous improvements in sustainability, rising from a Bronze to a Platinum rating in just four years. GKN Automotive also achieved a 30% reduction in its total direct CO2e emissions (Scope 1 &2) versus the previous year.

More information www.gknautomotive.com

Kingsbury to offer ATLIX metal AM machines

CNC machine tool supplier Kingsbury, additive manufacturing specialist Additure, and newly independent 3D metal printing brand ATLIX (formerly Trumpf Additive Manufacturing), have entered into a strategic alliance that will position Kingsbury as the exclusive dealer of ATLIX machines and services in the UK, Ireland and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region.

From January 2026, Kingsbury’s additive manufacturing arm, Additure, will take on full responsibility for the sales, installation, service and aftermarket support of ATLIX’s industrial 3D metal printers in the named territories. ATLIX’s new flagship system, the TruPrint 5000, offers large-format, automated metal 3D printing production. Customers can also access bundled offerings, including machine purchase/leasing, and process support and validation.

More information www.kingsburyuk.com