Low-volume manufacturing
Low-volume manufacturing in the UK, from 1 calendar day
Repeatable batches from one part to thousands, made in the UK with no tooling cost or tooling lead time.
Why manufacture straight from CAD
No tooling cost
Parts are built directly from CAD, so the cost per part stays flat from the first piece to the last.
Repeatable batches
Controlled process parameters keep parts consistent across the run.
Short lead time
A production run is built and dispatched straight after approval.
Material choice
Rigid engineering thermoplastics and flexible TPU, matched to the application.
Typical low-volume parts
- Functional and end-use components in engineering thermoplastics
- Flexible TPU parts with consistent mechanical properties
- Complex FDM geometry, inspected per part against the stated tolerance
- Restoration and one-off components where tooling would be uneconomical
- Precision components for medical research applications
- Airtight ducting and mounting hardware for ventilation systems
Applications by industry
Aerospace
Tooling, fixtures and lightweight parts.
Automotive
Prototypes and replacement components.
Robotics and automation
Mechanisms and enclosures.
Medical and healthcare
Models and research components.
Energy and nuclear
Tooling and test pieces.
Consumer product design
Rapid iteration before tooling.
Related services and projects
FDM 3D printing
Durable parts up to 1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm, from 1 calendar day.
SLS 3D printing
Tough PA12 nylon parts, supported by the powder bed.
Finishing
Finishing applied across the whole batch.
Quality control
Inspection and traceability.
Frequently asked questions
What quantities do you handle?
From one part to thousands, using the same processes as prototyping.
How do you keep batches consistent?
Controlled process parameters, a fixed orientation and plate layout, and inspection against the drawing.
Is it cheaper than moulding?
Yes, at low volumes, because there is no tooling cost. At high volumes moulding lowers the unit cost, and an engineer gives you the comparison.
Can parts be finished to match?
Yes. Sand blasting, threaded inserts and painting can be applied across the batch.
Frequently asked questions
What quantities do you handle?
From one part to thousands, using the same processes as prototyping.
How do you keep batches consistent?
Controlled process parameters, a fixed orientation and plate layout, and inspection against the drawing.
Is it cheaper than moulding?
Yes, at low volumes, because there is no tooling cost. At high volumes moulding lowers the unit cost, and an engineer gives you the comparison.
Can parts be finished to match?
Yes. Sand blasting, threaded inserts and painting can be applied across the batch.
Next step
Quote a production run
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