how our additive manufacturing process works

collaborative, iterative, and built around your application.

We work closely with you to define, test and refine your part, combining engineering input, rapid feedback and practical manufacturing insight.

Rather than a rigid pipeline, we use a lightweight approach with clear checkpoints. You stay in control while we move quickly.

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1. understand the prototype or production requirement

Start with what the part needs to do.

You don’t need a perfect brief. We begin with a conversation to understand:

  • What the part does and how it will be used
  • Operating environment and constraints
  • Any sketches, models, or reference examples

From this, we help clarify requirements and identify the best starting point.

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2. co-develop the design for additive manufacturing

CAD, engineering input, and rapid feedback.

We translate your requirements into a working design, including:

  • CAD modelling and design refinement
  • Engineering input: fit, strength, materials, tolerances
  • Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)

You’ll receive:

  • Screenshots and annotated views
  • Interactive AR models (USDZ) you can review on your phone

We iterate quickly with you until the design is right.

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3. validate the route to low-volume manufacturing

Confirm the route to production.

Once the design is aligned, we define the most effective path:

  • Prototype, test build, or short production run
  • Material selection and performance considerations
  • Build strategy, cost drivers, and lead times

Designs are securely stored, version-controlled, and ready for manufacture.

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4. manufacture and quality assurance

Controlled production with clear visibility.

We produce parts using calibrated systems and defined processes.

  • Monitored builds and repeatable output
  • Quality checks appropriate to the application
  • Updates at key stages where needed

Parts are delivered ready for testing, use, or deployment.

CO2e breakdown

  • materials 20%
  • manufacturing 25%
  • electricity 3%
  • transport 52%

5. measure CO₂e, learn and close the loop

Support beyond delivery.

We don’t stop at delivery. We help you understand and improve:

  • Per-part CO₂e tracking for transparency and reporting
  • Guidance on reuse, recovery, and end-of-life options
  • Support for further iterations or scaling

This feeds directly into the next development cycle if needed.

built around technical buyers and product teams

  • Close collaboration throughout—not just handoffs
  • Rapid, controlled iteration without wasted cycles
  • Visual validation, including AR, before committing to manufacture
  • Secure design management and version control
  • Clear visibility from idea → design → production → reuse

what to send for a rapid prototyping quote

you don’t need a finished design, just a starting point.

  • A model, sketch, or reference if you have one
  • What the part needs to do
  • Quantity and timeline if known
  • Any constraints: cost, material, environment

pricing and turnaround for 3D printing projects

pricing depends on part size, material, quantity, and development input.

Because we work iteratively, we’ll typically:

  • Quickly guide you to the right approach
  • Then provide a clear quote once the path is defined

Lead times are based on complexity and current workload—we prioritise realistic delivery over optimistic estimates.

ready to start a 3D printing project?

if you have a file, sketch, or just an idea, that’s enough.

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