Metalysis, the end-to-end manufacturer of solid-state metal and alloy powders and a global leader in materials science, was honoured to host the Rt. Hon John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, at its manufacturing centre in Wath upon Dearne last Friday, November 22nd. The visit highlighted Mr Healey’s ongoing support for local businesses and his commitment to advancing the UK’s critical metals sector.
During the visit, Mr Healey toured the Metalysis Manufacturing Centre, gaining first-hand insight into the company’s groundbreaking capabilities. These include its two Gen 3 units, capable of producing tonnes of advanced precision metals per machine, per annum, and the newly recommissioned Gen 4, which will deliver tens of tonnes of output per machine annually. All Metalysis’ units utilise the firms patented FFC Cambridge electrolysis process, which offers significant energy and yield efficiencies compared to traditional melting methods.
Metalysis’ electrolysis technology is enabling the creation of next generation, bespoke advanced materials tailored to customer requirements – including physical and chemical attributes. These materials, including lightweight refractory high entropy alloys and critical materials like capacitor grade tantalum powders and aluminium scandium alloys, enable key applications across sectors such as defence, aerospace, hypersonics, advanced electronics and clean energy.
Fundamentally Metalysis closes the gap in the critical metals supply chain – with the firm being a key midstream asset based in the United Kingdom. Across a range of critical materials, the West is still sending oxides overseas for reduction and processing – meaning efforts to repatriate critical mineral supply chains are hindered by this ongoing risk. Metalysis is capable of reducing refined metal oxides – as well as mined ore, reclaimed materials and used additive manufacturing powders – from across 49 elements of the periodic table – meaning at industrial scale – critical material supply chains can be secured.
John Healey’s visit also underscored Metalysis’ dual-site capabilities, with its Manufacturing Centre focused on high-volume outputs and the Discovery Centre at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Catcliffe dedicated to research and development, housing the Gen 1 and Gen 2 machinery, capable of grammes and kgs of output per run.
Rt. Hon John Healey MP Visits Metalysis’ Manufacturing Centre
Comment from Nitesh Shah, CEO, Metalysis:
“It is fantastic recognition of Metalysis’ journey, expertise in critical materials, and as a major local employer, that John Healey visited us today. Metalysis plays a key and unique role as a midstream asset within global critical mineral supply chains and having John here today to learn more about our future plans and explore ways of partnering with strategically important critical mineral businesses like ours is a great boost.”
Comment from Rt. Hon John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence:
“It’s been fascinating to see Metalysis grow as a business over the last decade. The company has an important part to play in the country’s critical metals sector through its production of metallic and intermetallic powders and alloys that can be used in a range of different products and sectors. “I’m looking forward to hearing more about the company’s success in the future as it continues to expand in the years to come.”
The visit reinforced the vital role of partnerships between government and industry in driving technological innovation and supporting the UK’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and midstream critical material security.