British company RYSE 3D, an up-and-coming player in the field of additive manufacturing, has achieved considerable success over the past year. Under the leadership of 28-year-old founder Mitchell Barnes, the company recorded a 58% increase in turnover and is approaching five million pounds in annual sales. In recognition of its innovative strength, RYSE 3D received the prestigious King’s Award for Innovation. The award ceremony took place at the company’s Shipston-on-Stour site and was attended by Tim Cox, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire.
Mitchell Barnes, Founder of RYSE 3D, commented: “For a company of our size to be recognised at this stage is tremendous and it’s all down to the courage, commitment and hard work of our staff…this event was to say a big thank you to them. The profile of the King’s Award is like no other and we have seen huge interest from new and existing clients in the US, as well as from potential customers in sectors we never thought would be suited to additive manufacturing. Our 3D printed moulds – that allow UK manufactures to compete with low cost overseas operators – was the reason we won the prestigious title, but that’s just the first part of our story.”
A key factor in RYSE 3D’s success is the development of 3D printed molds that enable UK manufacturers to compete with low-cost international competitors. In addition, the company has developed the LANDR 500, a large-format FDM 3D printer that is specifically tailored to the requirements of its customers. With an installation space of 500 x 500 x 500 mm, the printer offers a cost-effective solution for the production of large and complex components.
Mitchell, who is joined in the business by Dhilon Sudra, went on to add: “Innovation is what we’re all about and this was reflected in the launch of LANDR 500 earlier this year. We needed a new large format printer, but this was going to set us back £150,000 which, at the time, wasn’t possible. So instead, we decided to design, build and put in place our own version that features an expansive 500x500x500mm build volume and gives customers the power and speed to build larger and more complex parts. This was a ‘Eureka moment’. We created technology that was a fraction of the cost, a third of the weight and half the footprint of more established models, yet under extensive testing more than matched them in performance. Keeping innovation as part of our DNA is what sets us apart from much bigger rivals and something we are looking to capitalise on in 2025.”
RYSE 3D now supplies customers from various sectors, including the automotive industry, aerospace, medical technology and renewable energies. The production of components for 23 hypercar projects in particular demonstrates the potential of the technology. The company has more than 100 3D printers and has created ten new jobs thanks to its innovative approach.
Looking to the future, Barnes sees the company’s potential above all in the continuous development of its technologies. The invitation to Downing Street to attend a meeting with the UK government underlines his role as a driving force for the manufacturing industry.
He concluded: “My message was simple…invest in UK manufacturing, give growth companies access to finance and ensure we anchor more technology at home, commercialising it for our benefit and nobody else’s.”
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