Texture Jet
Electrochemical jet machining for precise metal surface finishing.
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Texture Jet Ltd, a spin-out from the University of Nottingham founded in 2019, has developed a patented electrochemical jet machining (EJM) technology for advanced surface processing. The company provides a tooling platform that allows for precise, selective finishing of conductive metal components, including deburring, polishing, roughening, and part marking. This technology serves as an alternative to traditional abrasive and finishing methods, designed to reduce processing times, costs, and environmental impact by eliminating the need for masking and using pH-neutral, salt-based electrolytes.
The company was co-founded by CEO Dr. Jonathon Mitchell-Smith, Professor Adam Clare, Alistair Speidel, and Ivan Bisterov. Dr. Mitchell-Smith has a background in both industrial engineering and academic research, focusing on commercializing advanced manufacturing technologies. Texture Jet's technology originated from a PhD project at the university and is now being scaled for commercial use. The business model involves providing end-to-end solutions, including off-the-shelf and bespoke machine tools, for high-value manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and medical. The company's core products include the Stat® platform and the Gen Trio system, which can be integrated into robotic systems or used as standalone units.
Texture Jet has secured multiple rounds of funding to support its growth, including a grant from Gov.uk in 2020, a £400,000 investment from Foresight Group via the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) in 2022, and a subsequent six-figure loan from MEIF II in August 2025. This capital is being used to increase production capacity, expand its team, and accelerate the development of new equipment like its 5-axis deburring machine to meet growing customer demand and support international expansion.
Keywords: electrochemical jet machining, surface finishing, metal surface treatment, deburring technology, surface texturing, precision manufacturing, non-contact machining, advanced manufacturing, aerospace components, automotive manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, university spin-out, tooling platform, component polishing, part marking, surface preparation, conductive metals, EJM technology, STAT platform