Who we are

Based at the University of Leeds, we are a team of engineers researching advanced manufacturing systems.

Our flagship model, CHAMP, not only demonstrates the potential of next-gen Hybrid Machinery, but realises the true potential of Additive Manufacturing for Ceramic materials.

Stay tuned for more information, or register your interest here.

Hydra Manufacturing's research facility at the University of Leeds.

Meet the team

  • A black and white photo of a Prof. Rob Kay, CEO and co-founder of Hydra Manufacturing.

    Prof. Rob Kay

    CO-FOUNDER, CEO

    20+ years experience in advanced manufacturing technologies. Extensive network in both academia and industry.

  • A black and white photo of Dr Matthew Shuttleworth, CTO and co-founder of Hydra Manufacturing.

    Dr Matthew Shuttleworth

    CO-FOUNDER, CTO

    Expert machine builder with 10+ years experience. Specialist in hardware/ software integration of hybrid machinery.

  • A black and white photo of Louis Masters, COO and co-founder of Hydra Manufacturing.

    Louis Masters

    CO-FOUNDER, COO

    Machine Learning engineer developing tools for zero-defect manufacturing.

  • A black and white photo of Dan Davie, co-founder and applications engineer at Hydra Manufacturing.

    Dan Davie

    CO-FOUNDER, CCO

    Process control and applications engineer. Collaborations with multiple industry and academic partners.