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Design
The Zeiss ATOS Q is used for high-accuracy optical 3D scanning, inspection and reverse engineering of complex parts. It captures detailed surface data using structured blue light, allowing components to be checked against CAD data, measured across full surfaces and digitally reproduced for design or manufacturing purposes.
TECHNOLOGY
Structured blue light
Points per scan
Up to 12 million
Measuring area
100 × 70 – 500 × 370 mm
Use case
– Quality inspection
– Reverse engineering
The Formlabs Form 3 is used to produce accurate resin prototypes, detailed components and smooth-surface models for design and development work. Its SLA printing process allows fine features, clean surface finishes and precise part geometry, making it useful for prototyping, test pieces, visual models and small functional components.
TECHNOLOGY
Low Force Stereo-lithography
Build volume
145 × 145 × 185 mm
Layer thickness
25 – 160 microns
Laser spot size
85 microns
Carveco is used to create detailed 2D and 3D artwork, relief models and production-ready files for machining and engraving. It supports the design of decorative, technical and tooling-related geometry, helping turn creative or customer-supplied artwork into accurate CNC toolpaths, STL files and manufacturing-ready outputs.
Software type
CAD / CAM
Core use
– 2D design
– 3D relief modelling
Output
– CNC toolpaths
– .STL & .SRF files
Applications
– Die design
– Engraving
– Signs
– Moulds
– Decorative machining
Autodesk Fusion is used for 3D modelling, engineering design, technical development and preparing parts for manufacture. It allows components to be designed, refined and checked digitally before production, supporting workflows for CNC machining, prototyping, product development and design-for-manufacture.
Software type
CAD / CAM / CAE
Core use
– 3D modelling
– Product design
Manufacturing tools
CNC CAM
Applications
– Engineering design
– Prototyping
– Machining
Manufacture
The ACSYS Piranha II Nanosecond systems are used for precise laser marking, 2D and 3D engraving, and surface structuring across a range of components. With two machines available, they support repeatable production work while maintaining fine detail, clean marking quality and consistent results across batches.
Travel Range
360mm x 275mm
Laser type
Nanosecond
Core use
– Marking
– 2D & 3D engraving
– Structuring
Applications
– Precision identification
– Decorative engraving
– Detailed component marking
The ACSYS Piranha III Nanosecond is used for detailed marking, engraving and structuring where accuracy and consistency are important. Its larger working range supports a variety of component sizes, making it suitable for precision identification, decorative engraving and detailed surface work.
Travel Range
560mm x 275mm
Laser type
Nanosecond
Core use
– Marking
– 2D & 3D engraving
– Structuring
Applications
– Precision identification
– Decorative engraving
– Detailed component marking
The ACSYS Piranha III Femtosecond is used for ultra-fine engraving, high-relief engraving and micro-structuring where minimal heat input is required. Its ultra-short pulse laser technology makes it suitable for delicate materials, precision surfaces and highly detailed specialist applications.
Travel Range
600 mm x 400mm
Laser type
Femtosecond
Core use
– 2D & 3D fine engraving
– High-Relief Engraving
– Micro-structuring
Applications
– High-detail marking
– Precision surfaces
– Specialist material processing
The DN Solutions DNM 4500 is a 3-axis vertical machining centre used for accurate milling, drilling and general CNC machining of precision components. With a robust table capacity and generous travel range, it supports reliable production of tooling, engineering parts and components requiring consistent dimensional accuracy.
Coolant Supply
– Flood
– Through Spindle
Travels
800 × 450 × 510 mm
Table size
1000 × 450 mm
Table capacity
600 kg
The XYZ CT 65 LTY is a Y-axis mill/turn CNC lathe used for producing complex turned components in fewer setups. By combining turning, live tooling and milling capability, it allows parts to be machined more efficiently while improving accuracy between operations.
Coolant Supply
– Flood
– Through Tool
Turning capacity
220 mm max diameter / 490 mm max length
Travels
220 × 70 × 500 mm
Spindle bore
65 mm
The XYZ 1020 surface grinder is used to produce flat, accurate surfaces and fine ground finishes on tooling, plates and precision components. It supports controlled grinding of component faces where flatness, surface finish and dimensional accuracy are important to the final part.
chuck size
250 × 500 mm
Working Area
500 × 250 x 400 mm
Max Table Load
190 kg
Spindle speed
3,000 rpm
The EXCETEK V400G is a precision wire EDM machine used to cut complex profiles, fine internal features and accurate shapes in conductive materials. Its submerged cutting process is well suited to hard materials and detailed components where conventional machining may be difficult or where tight tolerances are required.
Axis travel
400 × 300 × 220 mm
Max workpiece
750 × 550 × 215 mm
Max Table Load
500 kg
Wire diameter
0.1 – 0.3 mm
The EXCETEK HD400C is a CNC fast hole drilling EDM machine used to create accurate small holes in hard, conductive materials. It is particularly useful for producing starter holes for wire EDM, fine features and precision holes where traditional drilling methods may be unsuitable.
Axis travel
400 × 300 × 400 mm
Work table
600 × 350 mm
Max Table Load
500 kg
Electrode diameter
0.30 – 6.0 mm
Manual surface finishing is used for detailed polishing, edge blending and cosmetic refinement where skilled hand control is required. This process supports finishing work on precision components, tooling and visible surfaces, helping achieve the required appearance, feel and final surface quality.
Process type
Manual surface finishing
Equipment
– Small mops
– Polishing tools
Core use
– Polishing
– Edge blending
– Surface refinement
Applications
– Detailed components
– Tooling
– Visual finishes
The KEMET 15 is used for controlled flat lapping and polishing of precision components. It helps produce smooth, consistent and accurate flat surfaces, making it suitable for tooling, component faces and parts where surface finish and flatness are important.
Machine type
– Flat lapping
– Polishing
Core use
Controlled flat surface finishing
Process
– Lapping
– Polishing
Applications
– Precision components
– Tooling
– Flat faces
Quantity
2 machines
Machine type
– Domed
– Spherical lapping
– Polishing
Core use
Curved surface matching
Applications
– Precision domed parts
– Matched faces
– Specialist polishing
The dental-grade fine sand blasting unit is used for controlled surface preparation, cleaning and fine texture finishing on small precision components. It provides a consistent fine matte finish and is useful for detailed parts that require careful preparation before final finishing or assembly.
Process typE
Fine abrasive blasting
Core use
– Surface preparation
– Cleaning
Finish type
Fine matte texture
Applications
– Small components
– Detailed parts
– Pre-finish preparation
Engraving
The Gravotech IS400 Volume is used for precision engraving, identification marking, labelling and plate marking on a range of flat or cylindrical components. Its rotary and scribing capability makes it suitable for detailed engraving work on metal and plastic parts where clean, accurate marking is required.
Machine type
– CNC rotary
– Scribing engraver
Marking area
305 × 210 mm
Max object height
400 mm
Rotation speed
Up to 20,000 rpm
The Gravotech M40 IQ is used for decorative marking, hot foil work, ID tags and personalised engraving. It supports both visual presentation work and functional identification marking, making it useful for flat or cylindrical items that require a clean, professional finish.
Machine type
– Hot foil
– Rotary engraving
Marking area
305 × 210 mm
Materials
Flat or cylindrical items
Applications
– Decorative marking
– ID tags
– Personalisation
The ACSYS Piranha II Nanosecond systems are used for precise laser marking, 2D and 3D engraving, and surface structuring across a range of components. With two machines available, they support repeatable production work while maintaining fine detail, clean marking quality and consistent results across batches.
Travel Range
360 mm x 275 mm
Laser type
Nanosecond
Core use
– Marking
– Engraving
– Structuring
Applications
– Precision identification
– Decorative engraving
– Detailed component marking
The ACSYS Piranha III Nanosecond is used for detailed marking, engraving and structuring where accuracy and consistency are important. Its larger working range supports a variety of component sizes, making it suitable for precision identification, decorative engraving and detailed surface work.
Travel Range
560 mm x 275 mm
Laser type
Nanosecond
Core use
– Marking
– Engraving
– Structuring
Applications
– Precision identification
– Decorative engraving
– Component marking
The ACSYS Piranha III Femtosecond is used for ultra-fine engraving, high-relief engraving and micro-structuring where minimal heat input is required. Its ultra-short pulse laser technology makes it suitable for delicate materials, precision surfaces and highly detailed specialist applications.
Travel Range
600 mm x 400 mm
Laser type
Femtosecond
Core use
– Fine engraving
– High-Relief Engraving
– Micro-structuring
Applications
– High-detail marking
– Precision surfaces
– Specialist material processing
The xTool P2 is a CO₂ laser engraving and cutting system used for detailed engraving, profile cutting and personalisation work. It is suitable for materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, card and treated surfaces, supporting both decorative and practical production tasks.
Machine type
CO₂ laser engraver / cutter
Laser power
55 W
Working area
600 × 305 mm
Max engraving speed
600 mm/s
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