Graphite AM
Specialist 3D printing consultancy and service provider for high-performance components, functional prototypes, and low-volume production using advanced AM technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Kevin Lambourne
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Consultancy; Concept Models; Functional Prototypes; Production Parts; Rapid Tooling; Composite Tooling; Wind Tunnel Parts
Technological Advantage
Develops own proprietary carbon fibre and graphite composite materials (Graphite-SLS, Carbon-SLS); 80+ years combined team experience; ex-Formula One engineering expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Beautifully engineered 3D printing with consultancy-led approach, combining 80+ years of team experience, state-of-the-art machines, and proprietary carbon fibre/graphite composite materials.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in high-volume production-grade SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) using industrial EOS P396 systems, offering a 'no minimum order' policy and rapid turnaround for functional nylon (PA12) parts compared to standard FDM prototyping bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering and design professionals requiring rapid prototyping and custom part fabrication.
Industry Verticals
Motorsport; Automotive; Marine; Technology
Competitors
3DPRINTUK; 3DPrint.co.uk
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Maintains a 4.8/5 rating on Google Reviews; operates multiple industrial-scale SLS systems in a dedicated Aylesbury facility.
Major Milestones
Rebranded from 3D Print Direct to Graphite Additive Manufacturing; launched proprietary Graphite-SLS and Carbon-SLS materials; moved operations to graphite-am.co.uk
Notable Customers
Raceware Direct, Merrington Design, Formula One team (anonymous), Bloodhound LSR, Loughborough Space, Jenson Jowett Racing