Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)
DeepForm
Revolutionary drop-in technology cuts sheet metal waste by up to 80%
DeepForm is transforming sheet metal pressing with its patented fold-flow press tool design, which reduces blank sizes by up to 45% and trimming waste by up to 80%. This drop-in technology lowers material costs and embodied CO2 in existing press lines without compromising performance, quality, or speed. Spun out of the University of Cambridge in 2022, DeepForm enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to adopt the breakthrough process through IP licensing, simulation, and design support.
Highlights
- Matured the business and developed new applications, including the design of new tooling, delivering a 32% material saving and resolving several technical issues.
- Expanded existing CO2 assessment to estimate potential material savings across the automotive value chain in Europe, USA, and China.
- Progressed ISO 9001 certification readiness.
- Grew the team from 6 to 13 employees.
- Secured £1.2 million in additional grant funding through APC26.