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Flexible Prototyping


Prototyping is a necessary stage in manufacturing to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective production run. Chemical etching is the ideal process for prototyping, as many different designs can be printed on the same sheet of metal, allowing for a variety of concepts to be trialed at once. Our customers prefer to use our prototyping service as it’s hassle-free, fast, and highly cost-effective, thanks to our digital tooling and innovations in automation.

Full-service prototyping


We offer a complete prototype service. Our experts can work with you from the design stage, offering advice on material selection to help produce the best results, and our added services like forming can deliver the exact components you need, ready for use. Once designs are chosen, they can be quickly iterated on until a final design is selected. This can then be scaled to all volumes of production, whether it’s just a handful of components or mass production.

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The technological edge


We have a state-of-the-art digital workflow which enables us to quickly redesign and modify tooling on the fly, until the final tooling for the design has been produced. We accept designs in any format and can read almost all electronic drawing files. When we begin design, we encourage the use of CAD files, but can also accept other drawing files to ensure maximum compatibility. Our experts have worked with thousands of designs over the years, and we have successfully produced over 80,000 components since our beginnings.

Why you should choose Photofab

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KNOWLEDGE
Over 50 years of expertise and experience with a highly trained team of specialists delivering high volume orders.

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CAPACITY & SPEED
For cost-effective full volume orders of hundreds of thousands. We also offer fast turn-around, as little as 24 hours.

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SERVICE
Our dedicated account managers are experts and there to help, advise and manage.

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RELIABILITY
Trusted by thousands of OEMs to deliver quickly and accurately.

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QUALITY
SC21, ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 quality processes.

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TRACEABILITY
Fully traceable materials and processes.

Quality, speed, and cost


We understand that quality, speed, and cost are the 3 critical drivers of successful prototyping. Our success in the field arises from a deep understanding of these elements and how to achieve them, day in and day out. After consulting with our customers, we draw on our extensive knowledge to offer the best possible solutions and service. This refined process ensures excellent turnaround times and quality reinforced by our 9001, 14001, 45001 and SC21 accreditation’s. Chemical etching delivers outstanding consistency between parts, and keeps costs down by fitting many pieces onto each sheet of metal.

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Prototype your next project


One of the key reasons we enjoy high customer retention and longevity is the team of dedicated Account Managers. This ‘single point of contact’ throughout the whole process, ensures a personal service, and pride in the quality and reliability of the entire service. Why not prototype your next project with us and see the difference for yourself! Contact us now or follow Photofab on LinkedIn for the latest updates.

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