Domin has secured £1.25 million in funding from Innovate UK as part of a wider £250 million investment package in sustainable aerospace technology.
The grant, awarded through the “Digitally Enabled Competitive and Sustainable Additive Manufacturing” (DECSAM) programme, recognises Domin’s pioneering role in applying metal 3D printing to high-performance motion control components, and demonstrates how they are playing a central role in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing.
This new investment accelerates Domin’s mission to develop economically viable, certifiable routes for metal 3D printed aerospace components. The company aims to produce a flight-ready servo valve or actuator demonstrator and significantly improve additive build rates.
The DECSAM project addresses critical barriers in metal 3D printing, including high material cost, and complex qualification requirements. By integrating design-for-additive techniques, in-process control, and standardised certification protocols, the project aims to cut recurring part costs and weight, and lower CO₂ emissions.
“This grant is a powerful validation of the work Domin is doing to lead the next generation of aerospace manufacturing,” said Marcus Pont, CEO at Domin. “Metal 3D printing is a transformative technology, and we are already redefining industry standards through it, but to make it truly viable for aerospace, we must solve tough problems around material consistency, process control, and certification. With this funding, we’re taking a huge step forward”.
Domin’s high-performance servo valves – renowned for their precision, energy efficiency, and compact form factor – are already reshaping performance expectations across sectors including aerospace but also industrial, marine and automotive. Through this programme, Domin will build on its unique expertise to help unlock a future of smarter, lighter, and more sustainable aerospace systems.
The wider investment for projects like this was announced at this year’s Paris Air Show by Industry Minister Sarah Jones. She said “This government is backing aerospace. This investment will keep it at the forefront of innovation, not only delivering economic growth but boosting the charge to net zero 2030, two key pillars of our Plan for Change”.
Speaking on the DECSAM project, Airbus UK Chairman said: “It’s initiatives like these that are absolutely critical to accelerating our decarbonisation journey and advancing sustainable, cutting-edge manufacturing. The continued ATI funding provides the UK aerospace industry with the confidence and stability it needs to fuel innovation”.
The DECSAM consortium includes Airbus and several UK industrial partners, working collectively to validate additive technologies at scale and support the UK’s ambition to lead the world in sustainable aviation innovation.
