About Us
AM Centre of Excellence is a world-leading manufacturing partner and OEM machine developer specialising in vat photopolymerisation (DLP, SLA, and LCD) 3D printing of high-value technical ceramics and ceramic-based composites. The company operates at the intersection of complex geometry, advanced materials, sustainability, durability, and high-performance design, enabling rapid concept-to-production cycles for demanding industrial applications.
AM-COE combines state-of-the-art research facilities with large-scale, first-class manufacturing capabilities. Its core focus is the design and production of ceramic materials and components for additive manufacturing, supporting both prototyping and serial production. Key applications include casting patterns, silica-based ceramic cores, and casting filters used in the investment casting of industrial gas turbines and jet engines.
With more than 200 industrial 3D printers in-house, AM-COE is one of the world’s largest and most prominent ceramic additive manufacturing facilities. The company has a strong strategic focus on oxide ceramics—particularly silica, alumina, and zirconia—alongside precision CNC machining. These capabilities serve markets requiring high-temperature resistance, wear durability, and advanced electrical performance, including aerospace, energy, automotive, and oil and gas sectors.
In collaboration with leading European and Asian hardware and software developers, AM-COE has designed and commercialised OEM ceramic DLP 3D printers across multiple build sizes, using both top-down and bottom-up architectures. These systems are compatible with a wide range of ceramic resins developed for diverse industrial applications. AM-COE’s pricing and commercial strategy is aimed at making advanced ceramic additive manufacturing accessible and viable for mainstream manufacturing environments.
AM-COE, offers fully integrated, end-to-end solutions, covering printer development, ceramic ink and feedstock formulation, pre- and post-processing optimisation, and the transition from development projects to full-scale production. In parallel, the company provides open-architecture ceramic printing platforms for research institutions and industrial partners seeking full control over material formulation and process design, supported by an extensive portfolio of proprietary ceramic feedstocks.
Strategically located in Derby, UK, AM-COE benefits from close proximity to major industrial partners including Rolls‑Royce, Bombardier, Alstom, JCB, Toyota, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and a wide network of suppliers and customers. The site is within three hours of all major UK cities and international airports.
AM-COE is committed to strengthening existing partnerships and developing new collaborations with leading universities and research centres across the UK, Europe, and the United States. Building on strong regional links with Loughborough University, University of Nottingham, University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University, University of Sheffield, Warwick Manufacturing Group, and the Manufacturing Technology Centre, the company actively delivers industry-led collaborative research programmes aligned with next-generation manufacturing needs.