AME Group
Provides integrated product design and polymer 3D printing services (SLA, SLS, MJF) for rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing, accelerating time-to-market for UK industrial and consumer brands.
- CEO / Founder
- Brent Williams
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- £750K
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- NPIF - Mercia Equity Finance, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
AME-3D (3D printing: SLA, SLS, MJF, LCD), biild (product design consultancy), vacuum casting, and model making/finishing services.
Technological Advantage
Claimed: End-to-end workflow from concept to low-volume production. Verified: 25+ years of experience and active UK-based manufacturing facility with multiple polymer technologies.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces product development cycles by providing a single-source solution for design, prototyping, and low-volume production, leveraging 25+ years of engineering expertise to ensure manufacturability.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through its dual-brand strategy (biild for design, AME-3D for production) which allows for tighter integration between engineering and manufacturing compared to standalone 3D printing bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product design consultancies, startups, and established brands in consumer and automotive sectors.
Industry Verticals
Consumer Products, Automotive, Office Furniture
Competitors
Protolabs, Ogle Models & Prototypes, 3D People
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Approximate annual revenue of $10 million.
Major Milestones
1997: Founded; 2017: Celebrated 20 years in business; 2024: Last accounts filed at Companies House.
Notable Customers
Vax, Hornby, Morphy Richards, Smith & Nephew, Unilever, Procter & Gamble (P&G)