What we offer
Our team of technical experts offer independent and cost-effective consultancy for companies interested in a range of areas. We have over 50 years of industry and academic experience in a range of areas including computing, creative arts, manufacturing, and engineering.
We can help to maximise your business' full productivity and commercial potential - from blue-sky thinking, to feasible designs and production plans. You could be a start-up entering a competitive market, or an established business looking to grow and adapt to new technologies. We can support you to scale-up, become leaner, and improve your sustainability.
Our consultancy services
The Digital Manufacturing Consultancy Service specialises in three key areas.
- Transitioning your business to digital manufacturing
- Workflow and workspace analysis
- Scaling-up production
- Materials
- Processes
- Equipment
- Design refinement
- Procurement
- Outsourcing
- Health and safety
- Digital processes
- Prototype and sample production
- Material and prototype testing
Capacity and technology developments
Are you looking to scale-up your business? Digital manufacturing processes open a world of advantages without the resourcing issues normally associated with expansion.
Technical advice
The range of processes and materials related to digital manufacturing is rapidly growing, offering exciting advantages in terms of aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. We're here to simplify the wealth of information, to focus on what could benefit you.
Demonstrations
Our specialist workshops house a range of equipment, technology and the expertise to support it. Our Digital Manufacturing Consultancy Service team can bridge knowledge gaps with unbiased information, giving you a no-pressure insight into the range of possibilities that different machinery and processes offer.
“Being in the business of bespoke joinery and cabinet making, and with my business growing fast, I wanted to understand more about how I could speed up some time-consuming processes, especially in the production of complex parts and templates for each commission. In a few short consultations, a member of the team outlined and demonstrated CNC routing machinery and potential software that was within my budget and scope of needs. I am now seeing the benefits and am planning incremental changes in my workflow and business.“
Ian Jones, Sherwood Wood, Nottingham.
Get in touch
If you'd like to enquire about any of Nottingham Trent University's Digital Manufacturing Consultancy Services, please complete our enquiry form.
Our team of experts
Further consultancy and support
Sustainability consultancy
NTU offers a comprehensive package of support to help businesses become more sustainable, carbon-literate, and contribute towards an increasingly green economy. This support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Productivity and innovation consultancy
NTU offers several consultancies to businesses that would like to improve their productivity and innovation by working with our subject matter experts. This support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Developing new products and services
We can provide you with the skills, expertise and technology to help your business develop new products and services, from start to finish.
Submit an enquiry
Want to find out more about our digital manufacturing consultancy, complete our enquiry form.