Angus 3D Solutions
Provides on-demand additive manufacturing (3D printing) services, 3D scanning, and traditional manufacturing solutions for rapid prototyping and production parts across the UK.
- CEO / Founder
- Andy Simpson
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $214K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Zero Waste Scotland; Scottish Enterprise
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Bureau Service; 3D Scanning; CT Scanning; Vacuum Casting; Vacuum Forming; CNC Machining; Carbon Fibre Manufacturing; 3D Modelling & Product Design; 3D Printer & Scanner Sales; Software
Technological Advantage
Proprietary integration of 3D scanning with 3D printing allows reverse engineering of old parts; utilizes Markforged Metal X system for complex metal components; claims to reduce lead times for metal parts from 6 weeks to 4-5 days.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market and costs by offering quick, custom quotations and producing parts in 4-5 days for metals (vs. 6 weeks traditionally), enabling on-demand manufacturing and design iteration.
How They Differentiate
Local UK-based service with quick turnaround (4-5 days for metals vs. industry standard weeks); combines 3D scanning, additive manufacturing, and traditional methods (CNC, vacuum casting) for end-to-end solutions; focuses on Scottish and UK market with personalized service.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers, engineers, designers, and businesses needing rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and production parts
Industry Verticals
Oil & Gas; Healthcare; Automotive; Jewellery; Packaging; Renewable Energy; Aerospace; Defense
Competitors
Xometry; Protolabs; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Targeting 20%+ turnover growth by end of 2023; investing over £165,000 in new people, equipment, and premises to increase manufacturing space by 250%.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2017; Received £175,000 grant from Zero Waste Scotland in 2018 for Markforged Metal X system; Received £39,000 Regional Selective Assistance grant from Scottish Enterprise; Announced £165,000+ investment in 2023 for growth expansion; Collaborated with Renewable Parts for circular economy solutions in wind power
Notable Customers
W.L Gore Ltd; Johnstons of Elgin; Intelligent Growth Solutions; A Formula 1 team; Multi Packaging Solutions