Digital Catapult has invested £510,000 in Productive Machines, a Yorkshire startup, to scale its SenseNC products and enhance local manufacturing competitiveness.

Jul 25, 2025•5 months ago

Amount Raised

£510,000

YorkManufacturing

Investors

Digital Catapult

Description

Digital Catapult has invested £510,000 into Productive Machines, a Yorkshire-based startup aiming to scale the customer base for its SenseNC products. The deep tech startup plans to reshore manufacturing by increasing the competitiveness of local manufacturers. Productive Machines has developed the world’s first autonomous milling optimisation software, SenseNCTM, to enhance machining operations. Following the investment, the company seeks to respond to interest from partners and customers in Europe and the US.

Company Information

Company

Productive Machines

Location

York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

About

Productive Machines Ltd is a UK-based manufacturing technology company focused on optimizing machining processes. Founded in 2019 and based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre in Rotherham, the company emerged from a decade of research at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. It specializes in machining, software development, and IT consultancy, aiming to eliminate inefficiencies in CNC milling and machining operations. The company offers Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that enhance machining processes through digital twin simulations. Their key services include process optimization to improve spindle speeds and reduce cycle times, chatter vibration elimination to prevent machining instability, and sustainability improvements that lower material waste and energy consumption. Productive Machines serves a variety of sectors, including medical, aerospace, and construction, providing accessible solutions for manufacturers of all sizes.

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