who we are
DeepForm is a UK-based engineering company pioneering sustainable innovation in sheet metal pressing
Spun out of research at the University of Cambridge in 2022, DeepForm has developed a patented fold-flow pressing process that replaces the conventional draw stage in cold pressing.
This breakthrough technology enables up to 90% material utilisation, significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, maintains equivalent quality standards and integrates seamlessly into existing production systems. DeepForm already works with major global car makers—including Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Group—helping them to reduce costs, minimise waste, and support the transition to net-zero manufacturing.
DeepForm is building the future of advanced, and more efficient metal pressing; solutions which can be implemented seamlessly across multiple product sectors.
research & innovation
DeepForm was founded on the belief that advanced manufacturing should be both efficient and sustainable and that breakthrough science can make this possible
Our technology originates from research at the University of Cambridge, where our founders developed the patented fold-flow pressing process to minimise waste and transform how metal parts are made. This academic foundation remains central to how we innovate today.
We continue to collaborate with leading universities, research centres, and industry partners to push the boundaries of metal forming science. From material behaviour and process modelling to tool design and production-scale trials, our work combines deep technical insight with practical engineering outcomes.
Innovation at DeepForm doesn’t stop at discovery- it progresses directly to deployment. Every advancement is built with a clear route to market, ensuring our research translates into robust, production-ready solutions that help manufacturers cut waste, reduce CO₂, and deliver smarter, more efficient pressing systems.
Collaborations
DeepForm CEO Chris Cleaver participated in the prestigious RAEng Enterprise Fellowship programme in 2022-2023
JLR-led £11M consortium to accelerate the development of ultra-resource-efficient vehicle structures for the next generation of electric vehicles.
DeepForm participated in the APC Technology Developer Accelerator Programme Wave 8 in 2024-2025
intellectual property
DeepForm’s technology is built on a foundation of patented innovations developed through years of research and real-world manufacturing insight
Our portfolio protects the core fold-flow pressing process, the tool designs that enable it, and the system-level methods that make seamless integration possible. These patents reflect our commitment to redefining metal pressing-and to delivering reliable, scalable technology that manufacturers can trust.
Expertise
DeepForm is built by engineers who understand manufacturing from the inside out.
Our founders combined years of research at the University of Cambridge with real-world production experience to challenge how pressed metal parts are made—and to design a better, more efficient alternative.
Today, that same mindset drives a growing team of specialists in engineering, simulation, tooling, and industrialisation. We’re a practical, ambitious group focused on delivering technology that works at full scale, in real factories, with real impact.
“Together, we’re building the future of metal pressing-one innovation at a time.”
Chris cleaver, ceo