AnthroTek
Materials-science company based near Cambridge, UK, developing biomimetic silicone and soft-polymer systems for medical simulation, device testing, and laboratory training. Offers PhD-led R&D, bespoke anatomical models, multilayer skin substrates, sensor-integrated skin systems in development, rapid prototyping and scaled manufacturing support, and enterprise evaluation packages with quantitative benchmarking data. Supported by Innovate UK and partnered with academic institutions.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Synthetic organ transplant trainers
Anatomically accurate, reusable organ models engineered to replicate tissue response, vasculature, and organ architecture for transplant and surgical training.
Trauma & laparoscopic surgery models
High-fidelity trauma and laparoscopic training platforms with embedded vasculature for bleeding simulation and laparoscopic-compatible tissue layers.
Multilayer skin substrates for injection and device testing (AnthroPad)
Three-layer silicone skin architecture replicating epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis for injection training, transdermal patch testing, and device validation; configurable and reusable.
Laboratory training animal model (synthetic rat)
High-fidelity synthetic rat for handling, injection, and dissection training, designed to support 3Rs principles and replace live-animal use in basic procedures.
Sensor-embedded skin platform (Smart sensor skin) — in development
Research platform integrating embedded sensors in silicone skin substrates to provide pressure, depth, and angle feedback for quantified training and device validation (development supported by grant funding).
Custom Medical Simulation
Custom R&D service and simulation solutions, surgical models, and device testing substrates engineered to specification using proprietary soft polymers and silicones.
Synthetic organ transplant trainers
Anatomically accurate, reusable organ models engineered to replicate tissue response, vasculature, and organ architecture for transplant and surgical training.
Trauma & laparoscopic surgery models
High-fidelity trauma and laparoscopic training platforms with embedded vasculature for bleeding simulation and laparoscopic-compatible tissue layers.
Multilayer skin substrates for injection and device testing (AnthroPad)
Three-layer silicone skin architecture replicating epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis for injection training, transdermal patch testing, and device validation; configurable and reusable.
Laboratory training animal model (synthetic rat)
High-fidelity synthetic rat for handling, injection, and dissection training, designed to support 3Rs principles and replace live-animal use in basic procedures.
Sensor-embedded skin platform (Smart sensor skin) — in development
Research platform integrating embedded sensors in silicone skin substrates to provide pressure, depth, and angle feedback for quantified training and device validation (development supported by grant funding).
Custom Medical Simulation
Custom R&D service and simulation solutions, surgical models, and device testing substrates engineered to specification using proprietary soft polymers and silicones.
Services
Bespoke development of soft polymer and silicone materials, prototype engineering, and iterative validation for simulation and device testing.
Confidential evaluation packages including custom material samples, quantitative benchmarking reports, and PhD-level consultation for device testing and procurement.
Design and production of reusable anatomical models and surgical simulators engineered for realistic tissue behaviour and instrument compatibility.
Development of sensor-embedded silicone skin platforms providing real-time pressure, depth, and angle feedback for quantified training and device validation.
Rapid prototyping through to production-ready manufacturing workflows including 3D printing and silicone fabrication.
Bespoke development of soft polymer and silicone materials, prototype engineering, and iterative validation for simulation and device testing.
Confidential evaluation packages including custom material samples, quantitative benchmarking reports, and PhD-level consultation for device testing and procurement.
Design and production of reusable anatomical models and surgical simulators engineered for realistic tissue behaviour and instrument compatibility.
Development of sensor-embedded silicone skin platforms providing real-time pressure, depth, and angle feedback for quantified training and device validation.
Rapid prototyping through to production-ready manufacturing workflows including 3D printing and silicone fabrication.
Expertise Areas
- Medical simulation and surgical training
- Biomimetic materials development for tissue-mimicking substrates
- Medical device testing and validation
- Transdermal and injection training substrates
Key Technologies
- Silicone and soft polymer formulation
- AI-assisted 3D modelling
- Additive manufacturing / 3D printing
- Mechanical testing (tensile, compression, tear, DMA)
News & Updates
Awarded a National Materials Innovation Programme grant to develop a sensor-integrated synthetic skin platform for medical training and prosthetics.
Raised seed funding to accelerate R&D and commercial expansion (reported seed round activity and commitments).
Named among the top 100 most exciting new businesses in the UK (Startups 100 Index).
Winner of several innovation and startup awards including Young Company of the Year and Best European Project at film festival startup challenge.
Awarded a National Materials Innovation Programme grant to develop a sensor-integrated synthetic skin platform for medical training and prosthetics.
Raised seed funding to accelerate R&D and commercial expansion (reported seed round activity and commitments).
Named among the top 100 most exciting new businesses in the UK (Startups 100 Index).
Winner of several innovation and startup awards including Young Company of the Year and Best European Project at film festival startup challenge.