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From concept to reality – expertly engineered prototypes with speed, affordability, and confidentiality. No delays, no compromises, no need to go overseas.

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We’re here to turn your ideas into tangible prototypes in a matter of days.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a new product idea or a company looking to test and refine your designs, we can make your ideas a reality. Get your product to market faster with unmatched speed and production capabilities.

  • SPEED

    From concept to prototype in just days

  • QUALITY

    High-definition results with premium materials

  • PRICE

    Competitive pricing tailored to your project’s needs – get in touch for a custom quote

  • FLEXIBILITY

    Tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes

  • EXPERTISE

    A team of experienced engineers and designers ready to support you

We’re here to turn your ideas into tangible prototypes in a matter of days.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a new product idea or a company looking to test and refine your designs, we can make your ideas a reality. Get your product to market faster with unmatched speed and production capabilities.

  • SPEED

    From concept to prototype in just days

  • QUALITY

    High-definition results with premium materials

  • FLEXIBILITY

    Tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes

  • PRICE

    Competitive pricing tailored to your project’s needs – get in touch for a custom quote

  • EXPERTISE

    A team of experienced engineers and designers ready to support you

TESTIMONIALS

Prototypes and Low-Volume Production: This project addressed the growing demand for new hydraulic system components across mobile, industrial, and marine markets. Leveraging our expertise, we were able to reduce both inaccuracies and waste. According to PwC, expert consultation can enhance product design accuracy by 15-20%, helping to minimise errors and costly revisions.

“With quick responses to technical questions, offering valuable friendly advice and giving an ultra-rapid service, the rapid prototyping centre is proving to be a valuable resource for our business”.

Prototype: Arsenic Detector: A cost-effective and efficient solution for detecting and identifying heavy metal-based pigments and toxic substances in 19th-century bookbinding. By collaborating with University academics, our service benefits from cross-disciplinary expertise, resulting in more innovative and robust products. According to industry research by Accenture, such collaboration can improve product outcomes by an average of 15-20%.

“We have worked with the Rapid Prototyping Center as part of our research project, mainly for 3D printing designs, and were very satisfied with the quality of the service. Jens who has been very friendly and helpful.“

Prototype: Hardware Support Design Frame: A cost-effective and adaptable solution for providing structural support to various hardware components through 3D-printed frames. By enabling customised dimensions and functionalities, our design ensures compatibility with specific applications. Research from McKinsey & Company indicates that on-demand manufacturing can reduce lead times by 30-50% compared to traditional methods, allowing businesses to accelerate product launches and swiftly adapt to market changes.

“The Rapid Prototyping Center provided me, as a newcomer, with the opportunity to print and test custom 3D models through an iterative process. The professional and friendly support in selecting the ideal printing technology and materials for my specific project was immensely valuable and greatly appreciated.”

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