Customer StoriesReal world applications.

Motorsport Manufacturer

JOTA Sport

Application: Pit-lane Camera Mount

Challenge

Delivering accurate products and finding effective solutions, in a fast moving, time pressured environment where every decision has a direct impact on race performance

Solution

Using the Formlabs Fuse SLS 3D printing system

Results

• Same-day turnaround for end-use parts
• No minimum production quantity
  
• Exact part performance and accuracy
  
• Batch production of parts to meet short motorsport deadlines
  
• Enables continuous innovation
  

ECS Special Projects

Application: Shock Tube Strain Relief Clip

Challenge

Ability to deliver bespoke sub-sea solutions that are high in value and low in unit volume

Solution

Incorporating the Markforged Composite 3D printer into R&D and production

Results

• Cost saving of 96%
• No minimum production quantity
  
• Enhanced product with versatility in design and better performance
  
• Fast turnaround times, from 2-3 weeks to next day
• Generation of new revenue streams through bespoke part manufacture

Subsea Equipment Manufacturer

Aerospace Manufacturer

LISI Aerospace

Application: 3D Printing Becoming a Part of Everyday Production

Challenge

Optimise faster manufacturing of the highest quality fasteners for the Aerospace industry, whilst maintaining stringent standards and produce at a lower cost across multiple variants

Solution

Introducing Markforged Composite 3D printers into LISI AEROSPACE’s Additive Manufacturing capabilities

Results

• Direct ROI in just 6 months
• Zero scrappage costs by using 3D printed components
• Set up of Supply Point Systems with approved 3D printed tooling and components
• Better performing, cross-functional teams with an ability to identify and fixe issues earlier in the production process
• Fast problem solving for productive and agile production lines, reducing down time

Expert Tooling and Automation

Application: Assembly Jig

Challenge

Ability to produce custom jigs and fixtures for in-house assembly line applications, at low costs and in fast turn around times

Solution

Multiple Markforged Composite (CFF) 3D Printers

Results

• 96% cost saving, from £300 to £10.07
• 98% lead time reduction, from 3 weeks to 10 hours
• 3D printed in a single unit, instead of traditional CNC manufacture infour separate segments requiring assembly using screws and dowels

Tooling & Automation Manufacturer

Product Design Agency

Matter

Application: High Quality Design Concepts

Challenge

Embedding the right type of 3D printing technology into Matter's design, prototype and development workflows to deliver high quality design concepts with minimal finishing, all at a low cost

Solution

Deploying multiple Formlabs Form 3 (SLA) 3D printers

Results

• Control over full design process, with faster response to design iterations
• Reduced design costs, saving £ hundreds on outsourced prototypes per project
• Enhanced product development, being able to print models that withstand repeat testing

Defender3D

Application: Producing Low Cost, High Quality Parts

Challenge

End-use parts produced in PLA and ABS materials were pone to warping, discolouration and snapping

Solution

Expanding 3D printing capabilities by investing in multiple units of the Formlabs Fuse SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printers and post-processing systems of Fuse Sift and Fuse Blast

Results

• Stronger parts
• Multiple cost savings per unit
• Low volume batch part production
• Design development and production simultaenously
• Number of components per part reduced

Automotive Supplier

Security Control Entrance Manufacturer

Integrated Design Limited (IDL), Fastlane

Application: Finger Vein Housing

Challenge

Deliver highly bespoke security entrance solutions to clients, featuring rapidly evolving technologies

Solution

Embedding the Markforged Mark Two composite 3D printer into the Engineering Design Team

Results

• Re-defined business process resulting in bespoke products in 8-10 weeks
• Ability to produce previously cost & time prohibitive end-use parts
• Up to 95.5% cost reduction for production aids and tools
• Achieve right-first-time applications with bespoke jigs

Team Bath Racing Electrice (TBRe)

Application: Lightweighting a Tripod Retainer

Challenge

Product a better performing track car by enabling continuous design improvement, and light-weighting end components

Solution

Incorporate Markforged Composite 3D printers into design and production workflows to produce end-use components and functional prototypes

Results

• Overall 60kg weight reduction on the race car
• Design team changed workflow by enabling 3D printing to produce better designs at lower cost and lower risk
• aster speed of improvement to generate competitive advantages

Electric Formula Race Team

Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

Mecmesin

Application: Batch 3D Printing Nutplates

Challenge

To reduce costs and create bespoke solutions

Solution

Deploying range of 3D Printers (SLA, CFF & FFF technologies)

Results

• Freedom with design for bespoke solutions
• Up to 96% lower costs, which feed to the end customer
• Up to 98.8% shorter lead times, from weeks to days

Radius Systems

Application: Tapping Tee for CFD Analysis

Challenge

Producing functional prototypes for CFD analysis and simulation

Solution

Formlabs Form 2 (Stereolithography)

Results

• Enablement of faster part re-engineering, functionality & performance testing prior to making mould tool
• 93% cost saving, down to just £40 per part
• 97% lead time reduction, from 2-4 weeks to >24 hours

Gas Pipeline Solutions Manufacturer

Robotics Technology Company

Active8 Robots

Application: Lightweigting Grippers and EOAT

Challenge

In automation, light-weight end effectors increase robot productivity, increasing efficiency. Challenge is how to achieve bespoke, light-weight, cost-effective solutions, and quickly

Solution

Integrating Additive Manufacturing into all engineering processes with an expansive range of technologies. FFF and SLA for prototyping and Markforged CFF for end-use components and manufacturing on demand

Results

• Produce lighter weight end of arm tooling and end effectors
• Reduce production lead times from 3-4 weeks to <12 hours
• Generate new business, by producing end-use components with the Markforged 3D printers that were previously too difficult and costly to achieve using traditional manufacturing methods