Future Advanced Manufacture

Future House Unit F Herrick Way, Staverton Technology Park, Cheltenham, GL51 6TQ

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Established in 1981 and based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Future Advanced Manufacture Ltd (FutureAM) is a UK contract manufacturer specialising in technically challenging, high-integrity, high-tolerance projects, transforming engineering ideas into scalable production solutions. Their core capabilities include advanced R&D, rapid prototyping, and high-performance machining using CNC high-speed machining, multi-axis mill-turn centres, and EDM, adept at working with materials like titanium, beryllium, molybdenum, and Inconel. FutureAM serves demanding sectors such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Space, and Renewable Energy, underpinned by a comprehensive suite of certifications including ISO 9001, AS 9100 (Rev C and D), Nadcap, Cyber Essentials Plus, and JOSCAR accreditation. A key differentiator is their collaborative, iterative development approach combined with rigorous quality control and continuous investment in their production plant.

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FUTURE ADVANCED MANUFACTURE LTD (FutureAM) is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1981, specialising in advanced production and R&D for technically challenging, high-integrity, high-tolerance projects. Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, FutureAM focuses on transforming engineering ideas into prototypes and scalable production solutions, particularly for safety-critical components and integrated systems.

FutureAM's capabilities encompass design, manufacture, and assembly, with a strong emphasis on high-performance machining. They offer advanced research and development services, including rapid prototyping and advanced metrology. Their advanced production manufacturing includes CNC high-speed machining, multi-axis mill-turn centres, and electrical discharge machining (EDM), adept at machining a wide array of materials such as titanium, beryllium, molybdenum, and Inconel. They serve demanding sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power Generation, Space, and Renewable Energy.

FutureAM holds a comprehensive suite of certifications and accreditations, including ISO 9001, AS 9100 (Rev C and Rev D), Nadcap for Non-Destructive Testing and Nonconventional Machining, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and JOSCAR accreditation. They are approved by prime contractors and work with tier one suppliers and OEMs. Key differentiators include their collaborative approach, iterative development, rigorous quality control, and constant investment in their production plant. Project evidence highlights work on bespoke composite blade moulding machines and instrumented jet wings.

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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · Tolerance (typical) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)

Certifications & approvals: ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level

Quality & traceability: Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)

Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)