Ken Young is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in manufacturing technology, currently serving as Technology Director at Manufacturing Technology Centre Limited since January 2011. In this role, Ken manages various research projects, including Intelligent Automation and High Integrity Fabrication. Prior to this, Ken held a similar position at MTC from 2011 to 2015 and served as a Professor at the University of Warwick from February 1991 to December 2010, focusing on automotive joining technologies and mobile robotics. Early in their career, Ken developed software for CAD/CAM packages at Delcam and created robotic programming software at BYG Systems, working with notable companies like JCB and Rolls Royce. Ken holds a BSc-PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nottingham, obtained between 1980 and 1986.
MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile, low risk environment, in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions. They focus on delivering bespoke manufacturing system solutions for their customers.They operate some of the most advanced manufacturingequipment in the world, and employ a team of highly skilled engineers, many of whom are leading experts in their field. This creates a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new processes and technologies on an industrial scale.The MTC’s areas of expertise are directly relevant to both large and small companies, and are applicable across a wide range of industry sectors. The MTC’s members include global manufacturing companies from multiple sectors. Research partners include the University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University and TWI Ltd.The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.