Identify where additive manufacturing will reduce cost, lead time, and supply chain risk
Assess & Calibrate for Additive Manufacturing
A structured assessment process that helps manufacturers identify opportunities, reduce risk and build a practical Additive Manufacturing (AM) adoption roadmap before making significant investment decisions.
The proven framework for evaluating AM opportunities within your business.
- Identify Opportunities
- Reduce Investment Risk
- Build the Business Case
- Understand Technology Options
- Create an Adoption Roadmap
Additive Manufacturing in a Nutshell
Cut through the hype and gain a clear understanding of metal additive manufacturing. AM in a Nutshell condenses years of industrial experience into a practical learning programme designed to help engineers, managers and business leaders understand the technologies, applications and opportunities that matter most.
The easiest way to learn the truth about metal additive manufacturing
- Dedicated on-site training
- Understand the technologies that matter
- Explore materials, design and production processes
- Avoid common AM misconceptions and pitfalls
- Build the knowledge needed to start your AM journey
Is Additive Manufacturing right for your business?
- Complex machined components
- Long lead-time parts
- Supply chain challenges
- Rising production costs
- Low to medium production volumes
- Requirement for lightweighting or consolidation
Who this is for
Both AM in a Nutshell and Assess & Calibrate for AM are aimed at SMEs in the manufacturing sector. We cover the whole of the UK with a focus on East Anglia and the surrounding regions, including:
- Agricultural & Machinery
- Nautical & Marine
- Motorsports & Transport
- Aerospace & Space
- Medical & Dental
- Energy & Offshore
This is particularly relevant for businesses experiencing long lead times, supply chain constraints, or increasing cost pressure on complex components.
💡 Why manufacturers trust M A M Solutions
- Deep Expertise – Early pioneer of metal laser powder bed fusion including technical knowledge across materials, processes, and industrial implementation.
- Focus – Nearly 30 years in advanced manufacturing.
- Proven – Experience spanning aerospace, energy, medical, automotive and industrial sectors.
- Independent Advice – We don’t sell machines; no bias, delivering just what is right for your business.
M A M Solutions are very proud to be associated with these organisations, working together to promote AM and advanced manufacturing solutions across the East of England and the rest of the UK.
New Anglia Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, the regional network for best practice and knowledge transfer within industry.
AM UK, the national association for the entire AM supply chain.
Midlands Aerospace Alliance, the regional industry association bringing the aerospace sector together.
Make UK champions engineering & manufacturing in the UK, supporting businesses around the country.
🧑🔬 Who Are M A M Solutions
The founder of M A M Solutions, Dr Martin McMahon, is a recognised expert in Metal AM. He has 30+ years of experience from leadership roles in R&D and advanced manufacturing. Drawing from working within a diverse range of industries we are focussed on delivering the benefits of 3D Printing to all parts of society. Our participation in national projects like AM UK, STEM Ambassadors, and Additive Anglia, forms part of our commitment to increasing Skills and Education through collaborations with STEM Learning, The Royal Society, and a network of universities.
🧰 Benefits & Outcomes
Empowering you to make the right decisions
✔ Identify – which existing parts are genuinely suitable for additive manufacturing.
✔ Understand – the real cost and lead time impact, based on your operations.
✔ Avoid – investing in unsuitable technologies or applications.
✔ Build – a clear, staged pathway to adoption, or make a confident decision not to proceed.
Our focus is not on promoting additive manufacturing, but on ensuring it is used where it delivers genuine commercial value.
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📈 Not sure if AM is right for your business?
Most manufacturers don’t need AM everywhere.
Assess & Calibrate identifies where it delivers genuine value and where it doesn’t.
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