TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent RTOs. We have been supporting the space sector for decades through the delivery of advanced technologies and the provision of technical advice and consultancy. We have developed precision welding and coating techniques and inspection technologies that meet the extreme demands of the sector. We are the ESA Technology Broker in the UK and support companies to enter the space industry on behalf of the European Space Agency.
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Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker
TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Expertise
Friction processes – welding, surfacing, and joining of similar and dissimilar materials
World leaders in solid-state friction processes for welding, surfacing, and joining advanced and dissimilar materials.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Electron beam processing – welding, additive manufacturing, and technology expertise
Leaders in electron beam welding and processing, offering precision, depth, and quality for advanced engineering applications.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Partnership
Partnership opportunities with TWI for ESA Invitations to Tender (ITTs)
TWI seeks partners for ESA ITTs, combining advanced manufacturing, coatings, and inspection expertise for space applications.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Brazing and diffusion bonding services for high-performance and dissimilar material joints
Expert brazing and diffusion bonding services for joining advanced and dissimilar materials with precision and reliability.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Powder metallurgy and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) for high-performance metal components
Expertise in metal powder characterisation and HIP processing for additive and near net shape manufacturing.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Comprehensive AM expertise from design to validation, covering process development, modelling, and component prototyping.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
TWI leads in advanced NDT research and application, offering 40+ years of expertise in inspection and flaw detection technologies.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Comprehensive coating and surface engineering expertise, from thin-film treatments to thick claddings for wear and corrosion protection.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Process modelling and simulation – virtual optimisation of welding, additive, and joining processes
Advanced modelling and simulation for welding, joining, and AM processes to optimise performance and reduce development cost.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Radiation shielding technologies using advanced thermal and cold spray coatings
Development of sprayed coatings for neutron and gamma radiation shielding, enabling lighter and more sustainable protection systems.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
CubeSat propellant tanks manufactured by cold spray deposition
Cold spray enables lightweight, low-thermal-impact, conformal propellant tanks and liners for smallsat propulsion systems.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
In-orbit manufacturing and inspection technology development
TWI develops joining, coating, and inspection technologies for future in-orbit manufacturing, servicing, and repair missions.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
ETHER rig – high-pressure hydrogen testing for materials and welded joints
TWI’s new ETHER rig enables testing of materials and welds in gaseous hydrogen up to 500 bar and 425 °C, available end of 2026.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Composite and thermoplastic joining, inspection, and processing technologies
TWI develops and validates joining, inspection, and repair solutions for advanced composite and thermoplastic structures.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Expertise
Micro-channel heat exchangers for compact and efficient thermal management
Developed with ESA, TWI’s dense micro-channel heat exchanger enables lightweight, high-performance thermal control for space systems.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Service
ESA Technology Broker UK – connecting businesses and research for space innovation
Delivered by TWI, the ESA Technology Broker UK helps companies enter the space sector and transfer tech between space and non-space markets.
Business Development Manager | ESA Technology Broker at TWI Ltd - ESA Technology Broker UK
Cambridge, United Kingdom