Liverpool-based Atomik AM has secured €713,000 in funding from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. The advanced manufacturing company, founded in 2022 by Professor Kate Black, specializes in sustainable materials and patented technologies for manufacturing solutions. The investment will allow the company to increase its team by 40% and explore larger premises for further growth.
Atomik AM currently employs 10 people and works with multinational corporations including Unilever and Ricoh. The company is developing several manufacturing products, including a Universal Binder used in 3D metal printing for automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. They have also created a process for converting aluminum metal waste into products reportedly more durable than aluminum alloy alternatives.
“At Atomik AM, we believe that true innovation starts with putting materials and sustainability first,” said Professor Kate Black, CEO and Founder. “This investment will allow us to grow our team and scale our patented technologies, accelerating our ability to deliver cleaner, more efficient manufacturing solutions.”
The funding comes at a time when addressing manufacturing emissions has become increasingly important. According to UK government statistics published in 2024, the manufacturing sector contributed 16% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. Atomik AM’s sustainable approach includes developing inks for 2D sensor printing and creating solutions that remove unnecessary resources like water from manufacturing processes.
This latest funding follows a previous €148,700 investment from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority-backed LYVA Labs earlier this year. Louise Chapman, NPIF II Fund Principal at Praetura Ventures, noted the company’s “solutions-focused way of working” and holistic approach to improving manufacturing processes as key factors in their investment decision.
Source: eu-startups.com