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Martin McMahon serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Anglia Ruskin University within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, specifically in the School of Engineering and the Built Environment. With over 25 years of industry experience in manufacturing and 15 years specializing in metal additive manufacturing (AM), Dr. McMahon bridges academic research with practical industrial applications.
His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering from The University of Liverpool with thesis titled 'The microstructure and properties of laser processed aluminium alloys', and a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Materials Science and Engineering from the same institution.
Dr. McMahon's research focuses on the implementation and optimization of metal additive manufacturing technologies across diverse sectors including medical devices, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. His expertise spans the entire AM process chain from metal powder supply to finished parts production, with significant contributions to medical implant qualification, aerospace component development, and materials innovation. He has pioneered numerous industry firsts including the UK's first custom titanium implant parts and the first fully qualified production waveguide parts for commercial satellites.
- Entrepreneur in Residence grant from The Royal Society (2 year grant, £34,000)
As founder of M A M Solutions, the UK's leading independent consultancy for Metal Additive Manufacturing, Dr. McMahon provides strategic guidance to businesses implementing AM technologies. His consultancy work encompasses feasibility studies, technology selection across Powder Bed Fusion, WAAM, DED, and Binder Jetting systems, Design for AM optimization, and complete process chain mapping. He also serves as Technical Editor/Writer for Metal AM magazine and contributes to the SAE AMSAM - Metals committee, particularly on AM Machine Qualification standards.
Dr. McMahon's laboratory and team leadership has centered around establishing the UK at the forefront of metal AM, achieving several national and global firsts in medical, aerospace, and industrial applications. His current projects include delivering short courses at the University of East Anglia and advancing industry standards through his committee work.
