Capabilities
Design & engineering
- CAD modelling (parts, assemblies, fixtures)
- Design-for-additive review (strength, printability, warping risk)
- Fit and tolerance guidance (datums, clearance, inserts)
- Iteration support and revision control
3D printing & finishing
- FDM/FFF printing for prototypes and tooling parts
- Resin (MSLA) printing for fine detail parts, fit-checks and small fixtures
- Basic finishing (de-burr, drill/ream, tidy-up)
- Labelling features (engraved text, part IDs)
Materials
FDM filaments
- ABS
- PLA
- PETG
- TPU
- PVA
- PLA Silk / Marble / Wood / Rainbow
Resin (Elegoo)
- ABS-like 2.0
- ABS-like 3.0
- ABS-like 3.0+
- 8K Standard
- Colours: grey, blue, clear (others available)
Fixturing & workholding
- Datum/locator designs (pins, V-locators, nests)
- Assembly fixtures (poke-yoke, alignment aids)
- Inspection aids (positioning guides, go/no-go concepts)
- Custom clamps with sensible ergonomics and repeatability
Metrology & engineering IT
Remote or local support (Gloucester area) for metrology-minded engineering IT.
- System upgrades, troubleshooting, and hardware recommendations
- Replacement PC builds/specs for metrology workloads
- Metrology software environment support (PC-DMIS / MCOSMOS / QCT)
- Point cloud workflow support