Tooling & Design Support

From 3D-printed prototype
to production-grade tooling

Reducing lead times through early-stage Design for Manufacture (DFM) collaboration.

Collaborative engineering from day one
Design for Manufacture (DFM)

Collaborative engineering from day one

Optimising designs before committing to tooling

By working as a technical partner from the earliest stages, we help identify potential manufacturing efficiencies before a single tool is cut. Our team evaluates radii, draft angles, and wall thicknesses to ensure your components are perfectly optimised for vacuum forming, pressure forming, or PU overmoulding.

Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing

From CAD to physical reality

Iterative testing with high-fidelity prototypes

We bridge the gap between digital design and physical production using advanced 3D printing and rapid prototyping technology. This allows our partners to handle and test physical iterations of a component before committing to final tooling. Whether you need a full-scale mock-up for fitment testing or a 3D-printed tool for a low-volume trial, our rapid prototyping services provide the speed and flexibility needed.

From CAD to physical reality
Precision-engineered mould solutions
Expert Tooling Engineering

Precision-engineered mould solutions

Durable tooling tailored to your production volume

With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, we understand that the quality of the tool dictates the quality of the part. We offer a range of tooling options to suit your project's scale and budget, from cost-effective resin soft tooling for prototyping to high-durability, water-cooled aluminium tools for mid-volume production.

Technical Validation & Metrology

Verified accuracy in every dimension

Utilising advanced inspection technology for total compliance

To ensure every tool and finished component meets the rigorous standards of the automotive and medical sectors, we employ advanced metrology tools, including our 3-D Stiefelmayer CMM. This allows us to verify dimensional accuracy against your original CAD data with absolute precision.

Verified accuracy in every dimension
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project with Thermotec

Whether you have a finalised design or a complex engineering challenge, our team is ready to provide the technical expertise and manufacturing precision you need.