Added Scientific has received a strategic investment from additive manufacturing specialists Brent Stucker and David Leigh, strengthening the company’s plans to scale its research-driven product portfolio. The Nottingham spinout, founded by academics from the University of Nottingham, focuses on material jetting, binder jetting, and photocurable 3D printing R&D for commercial vendors and research institutions. Its team of engineers and scientists supports organisations developing new materials and applications in advanced manufacturing.
Richard Hague, co-founder and Director of Added Scientific, commented: “We are delighted to receive this investment from Brent and David as we continue our transition from a contract research organisation to providing a full product offering. The Added Scientific team is extremely excited to collaborate with them as we expand our portfolio. This investment underscores the growing importance of AM in transforming industries, from aerospace to healthcare. The industry has grown at a steady compound annual rate of over 20% over the last few years, and that momentum is only set to continue as access to specialist technology increases.”
Stucker and Leigh each bring more than three decades of sector experience. Their backgrounds include senior roles at major AM companies, founding early service bureaus, and contributing to recognised industry standards. They will both join the Added Scientific board to guide the company’s technical and commercial development.
The new funding will advance Jetforge, the company’s open 3D inkjet materials development platform. Jetforge is currently in beta and designed to give researchers flexible options for multi-printhead configurations and complex printing strategies.
Added Scientific plans to expand beyond the development platform by producing bespoke commercial machines tailored to specialised materials and use cases. The company’s modular approach allows it to incorporate printheads from different suppliers, supporting rapid innovation in emerging AM applications.
