Raplas Technologies is proud to have been awarded DTEP funding, marking a significant milestone in our mission to advance UK defence innovation. Through our collaboration with BAE Systems, we will develop cutting-edge 3D printing solutions designed to enhance the safe production and processing of advanced materials. This partnership strengthens our position as a leader in additive manufacturing while contributing to a more resilient and sovereign UK defence supply chain.
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GOV.UK Announcement
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Dr Richard Wooldridge, CEO of Raplas, said:
“We are honoured to have worked with the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) on an exciting journey to deliver new, commercially viable solutions to the UK defence industry. We are therefore delighted that our advanced resin-based 3D printing technology has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems, further solidifying our position as a leader in the 3D printing industry. The Raplas team looks forward to collaborating with BAE Systems, leveraging our combined expertise in hardware and software to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen the defence of our nation and its sovereign capabilities.”
Jon Davies, Business Development, Future Programmes, BAE Systems:
“BAE Systems is delighted to be working with RAPLAS to explore the benefits of their 3D printing technologies for defence applications. This collaboration aligns with our strategy to integrate cutting-edge technological innovations into our Future Product development initiatives.”
Anita Friend, Head of DASA, said:
“We’re proud to announce the allocation of DTEP funding to Raplas Technologies and wish them every success with their collaboration with BAE Systems. DTEP funding allows SMEs to collaborate with higher tier partners to develop innovations that will make a distinct contribution to the UK’s defence supply chain. DASA is delighted to foster collaborations such as this that will help ensure the continued success of future defence and security.”
