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FDM / FFF
Engineering-grade thermoplastic parts with adaptable geometry, fast iteration and low tooling overhead.
Thermoplastics, jigs, housings, fixtures
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MADE POSSIBLE
BY THE RIGHT
PROCESS.
A process portfolio that adapts to your part, tolerances, material and intended use—not the other way around.
01 / TECHNOLOGY LIBRARYAVAILABLE ROUTES DEPEND ON PROJECT
SEVEN WAYS
TO THINK BIGGER.
We combine in-house know-how with project-specific specialist routes where appropriate; no universal process can solve every requirement.
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SLA / DLP
Fine details and refined surfaces for highly detailed prototypes and master models.
Detailed prototypes, visual models, master patterns
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SLS
Support-free powder-bed polymer printing for complex functional geometries and small batches.
Complex polymer parts, enclosures, series components
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SLM / Metal LPBF
A laser selectively melts layers of metal powder to create functional components with complex geometries, lightweight structures and internal channels.
Aluminium, steel, titanium, nickel and copper alloys
Plan orientation, supports, depowdering, heat treatment and finishing around the alloy, geometry and part requirements.
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CNC
Subtractive manufacturing where precision, material properties or finishing requirements call for it.
Metal and polymer components, mating features, fixtures
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3D Scanning
Physical-to-digital geometry capture to support development and reverse engineering.
Digitisation, fit checks, CAD reconstruction
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Advanced Processes
A flexible network-led approach to specialist materials and manufacturing technologies.
Specialist applications, emerging processes, hybrid routes
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START WITH THE APPLICATION.
| PROCESS | TYPICAL USES | ENGINEERING NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| FDM / FFF | Thermoplastics, jigs, housings, fixtures | Parts in a range of functional polymers; performance is material and geometry dependent. |
| SLA / DLP | Detailed prototypes, visual models, master patterns | Resin selection and post-curing are considered against the intended environment. |
| SLS | Complex polymer parts, enclosures, series components | Process availability and material choice are confirmed with each project. |
| SLM / Metal LPBF | Lightweight components, internal channels, engineered metal parts | Plan orientation, supports, depowdering, heat treatment and finishing around the alloy, geometry and part requirements. |
| CNC | Metal and polymer components, mating features, fixtures | Available through the appropriate project manufacturing route. |
| 3D Scanning | Digitisation, fit checks, CAD reconstruction | Inspection scope and achieved accuracy depend on part geometry and method. |
Specific materials, tolerances, sizes, certifications and availability must be confirmed during the technical review. This page does not claim every process or machine is owned on site.
03 / PROCESS DISCOVERYDECISION SUPPORT / NOT A QUOTATION
START WITH THE
REQUIREMENT.
Choose a priority to see a manufacturing route worth discussing. Final selection depends on geometry, material, quantities and qualification needs.
A STARTING POINTFDM / FFF
A practical route for early geometry, iteration and functional checks when the load and environmental requirements fit.
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WHAT WILL YOU BUILD NEXT?
A technical challenge, a prototype or a product idea. We would love to understand what you are working on.
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