Who we are

Combining cutting-edge science and engineering research to create bespoke Additive Manufacturing solutions.

Bringing cutting-edge research to Additive Manufacturing

Since their inception in the 1980s, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing have become integral parts of the design process. Since being established in 2014 by a group of industry-leading researchers, Added Scientific has combined expertise with innovative research and design to provide commercial research and development services for companies keen to push the boundaries of Additive Manufacturing.

The Founders and Directors

All experts in the Additive Manufacturing industry in their own rights, our founders and directors combine their research capabilities and expertise to help Added Scientific continue to innovate and grow.

Ian Ashcroft

Founder & Director

Ian is a world leading expert in the testing and understanding of solid materials, with an interest in materials testing and characterization.

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Chris Tuck

Founder and Director

With 15 years of experience in Additive Manufacturing, Chris brings an unrivalled expertise in 3D Printing-related materials processing.
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Richard Hague

Founder & Director

Richard has 20 years of experience in the development of new design protocols to underpin the advances in process control & understanding.

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Ricky Wildman

Founder and Director

Ricky’s 20 years in particle and fluid mechanics gives insight into the basic workings of 3D Printing technology.
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Phill Dickens

Founder & Director

A leading light in additive manufacturing, Phill is known as one of the first proponents of 3D Printing in the UK and beyond.
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Some of our Expert Team

The team at Added Scientific is made up of industry experts bringing together their AM expertise in manufacturing, materials, design, modelling, simulation and implementation.

Tim Setchfield

General Manager

Tim is responsible for the management of key accounts and projects as well as the smooth running of the company as a whole.
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Craig Sturgess

JPT Research Manager

As Jetting and Polymer Technologies Manager, Craig leads a team of experts in this area.
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Donna Borrill

Conference Organiser

Donna has been organising events in AM since the early 1990’s; her aim is to get as many people as possible in the right place at the right time.
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Toby Wilkinson

Research Engineer

Toby is aiming to work with topology optimization techniques to become an expert in Design for Additive Manufacturing.
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Laurence Coles

Senior Computational Research Engineer

Laurence brings advanced simulation expertise to the field of Additive Manufacturing.
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Qifeng Qian

Material Jetting Research Engineer

Qifeng also has a background in materials processing and characterisation.
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