Our Team

Technical leadership in copper AM.

A focused team combining academic research, computational design, and industrial delivery to accelerate copper additive manufacturing for advanced thermal applications.

Dr John Robinson

Founder

15 years in technical leadership roles across academic and commercial AM environments Expert in L-PBF processing of challenging materials (gold, copper, silver, diamond) UK lead developing of EOS M080 machine Winner of the 2022 Emerald Literati Award Drives material development, AM process innovation, and IP strategies Member of Beta Programme with a major AM OEM to develop next-gen L-PBF machines Steering committee member of an IUK project on recycling high-purity copper for AM.

Prof Arun Arjunan

Co Founder

Professor and Chair of AM Director, Centre for Engineering Innovation and Research (CEIR) Led the £11.6M Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills (ECMS) Heads the Additive Manufacturing of Functional Materials (AMFM) group Focused on advancing laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) through predictive modelling and optimisation algorithms 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles3 collaborative patent applications Member of BSI’s ‘AMT/8 Additive Manufacturing’ committee, contributing to ISO standards Ranked in the world’s top 2% scientists (2021–2024).

Mr Nathan Rawlings

Co Founder

12 years driving AM industry innovation and efficiency. Has supported UK and Ireland companies in adopting AM from concept to full-scale production Guided major industry players through successful AM implementation Contributed to first on-flight 3D-printed parts Established multiple AM facilities across the UK Steering Committee member of AMUK (part of the Manufacturing Technologies Association) Strategic leadership to drive growth and innovation in AM