Photofab latest news

- Photofab

Protecting your electronics with EMI and RFI shielding

Choosing chemical etching for the manufacture of EMI and RFI shielding components offer a multitude of advantages.

Find out more
- Photofab

Photofab Odd Sock Day

Photofab is a proud to support local charitable causes and were just recently delighted to support World Down Syndrome Day.

Find out more
Photofab chemical etching

Shims and Spacers

Photofab commonly manufactures metal shims and spacers from as thin as 0.01mm up to 1.2mm. These are produced to a very high tolerance and can be available in a wide selection of metals, including popular materials such as mild steel, carbon steel and stainless steel. You can trust Photofab’s experts to deliver outstanding service and quality, no matter the product or process.

Find out more
Photofab chemical etching

Expect more from your metal fabrication partner

Whilst Photofab continues to be renowned as world leaders in chemical etching, our offering has expanded to encapsulate the whole process from start to finish.

Find out more
Neil shorten in front of union flag

Neil Shorten looks back on 2022 at Photofab

Neil Shorten, Managing Director at Photofab reflects on the year and looks ahead to 2023. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Find out more
Photofab chemical etching union flag

Time to reshore your manufacturing supply chain

Our country has faced many challenges in recent times causing a crippling domino effect of disruptions in the supply chain, forcing longer lead-times and reduced profit margins. Reshoring manufacturing services in Britain can help alleviate many of these issues.

Find out more
Photofab Volume Automation chemical etching

Photofab automates faster lead-times

Building on our 50 years’ experience and continuous investment in people and processes, we have evolved our high-volume chemical etching services to deliver industry leading standards in both quality and lead-times.

Find out more
Photofab Etching versus Laser Cutting

Chemical etching vs laser cutting, which one works best?

This is a question we’re often asked as both methods offer cost-effective, precision cutting and engraving of sheet metal

Find out more
Forming and hard tooling

On form to shape a new service

Proven to be an essential part of the production journey, Photofab have heavily invested in a dedicated secondary unit, the aim of this is to offer an even greater service and flexibility to our customers.

Find out more