CRP Technology, a global leader in advanced additive manufacturing and composite materials, has announced the beginning of a strategic collaboration with UK-based SDO Associates to strengthen its positioning in the UK Defence sector.
The partnership will kick off with a focused phase of strategic market analysis and outreach, designed to sharpen and align CRP Technology’s value proposition and identify high-priority opportunities in Defence. The goal is to accelerate engagement with key stakeholders and establish a clear route to market for further downstream commercial activity.
“We are pleased to begin this collaboration with SDO Associates, whose strategic expertise in the Defence sector is widely recognised,” said Franco Cevolini, CEO and CTO of CRP Technology. “Their ability to connect innovation-driven companies with the right opportunities and stakeholders aligns well with CRP Technology’s forward-looking vision.
Through this partnership, we aim to strengthen CRP Technology’s presence in strategic industries, leveraging our know-how in high-performance additive manufacturing and proprietary Windform composite materials to contribute to next-generation Defence product solutions.”
With over two decades of experience delivering high-performance solutions through Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Windform composite materials, CRP Technology is known for its innovation and reliability in mission-critical applications. The collaboration with SDO Associates represents a new chapter, further embedding CRP’s technological capabilities within sectors where precision, performance, and resilience are paramount.
Stu Olden, CEO, SDO Associates commented: “Our focussed structured approach to business growth is designed to formulate a clear articulation of CRP Technology’s value proposition, market offering, and alignment with Defence sector priorities. There’s strong potential in this collaboration – we’re motivated to move forward in a way that is right for CRP, delivering tangible results and building confidence along the way.”
The two companies share a commitment to innovation and a results-driven approach, with a mutual belief that this partnership can attract and engage key players across the UK Defence landscape.
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About SDO Associates
SDO Associates supports Defence and Aerospace SMEs with structured, campaign-led commercial strategies that drive measurable growth. Our proven Approach to Business Growth combines over 40 years of sector experience with hands-on delivery across strategy, business development, and marketing.
About CRP Technology
CRP Technology is an Italian company with over 25 years of experience in additive manufacturing for high-performance, mission-critical applications. Leveraging Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and proprietary Windform composite materials, CRP Technology delivers advanced solutions to the Defence sector and other strategic industries. The company is EN 9100 and ISO 9001, and EN ISO 14001 certified.
