Carfulan Group
A premier UK technology integrator providing an end-to-end ecosystem of advanced manufacturing solutions, including 3D printing, multi-sensor metrology, and automated tool management.
- CEO / Founder
- Chris Fulton
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- Fulton Family
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing (Stratasys P3 Silicone 25a, Tritone Moldjet, Stratasys J5 DentaJet with TrueDent CE-marked resin), multi-sensor metrology (OGP UK's Smart Scope M7 with intellicentric virtual zoom technology, ZOLLER metrology, VICIVISION M306 2D digital optical measuring machine, METRIOS Cross high-speed optical metrology), automated tool management (ZOLLER Smile range), optical measurement solutions, data collection software (Prolink).
Technological Advantage
Exclusive UK distribution rights for tier-1 global brands (Stratasys, ZOLLER, OGP) combined with a £3M state-of-the-art Advanced Innovation Centre used for bespoke application testing and 'closed-loop' manufacturing development.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers 'The Power of 5'—a unified manufacturing workflow that integrates design, production, and quality control to maximize industrial resilience, reduce waste, and improve speed-to-market.
How They Differentiate
The 'Power of 5' strategy: Carfulan integrates 3D printing, multi-sensor metrology, and automated tool management into a unified digital workflow, providing a 'closed-loop' manufacturing ecosystem. They also emphasize partnering with customers to produce exceptional products, reduce waste, and improve speed-to-market.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
High-precision manufacturing firms, aerospace OEMs, medical device manufacturers, and dental laboratories requiring regulated, high-value end-use parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Medical & Dental, Oil & Gas, Precision Engineering, Education & Research
Competitors
CRDM, Hyfore Workholding, Matsuura Machinery
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
17% year-on-year revenue growth; reached record £22.3M turnover in trailing 12 months reported Jan 2026 (~FY2025); 81% growth in ZOLLER metrology division; workforce ~59.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1989 by Andrew and Angela Fulton, Appointed Chris and Matt Fulton as Joint Managing Directors, Invested £3M in Advanced Innovation Centre in Foston, Named a WIRED Trailblazer in 2024 for innovation in UK manufacturing, Achieved record group turnover of £22.3 million (reported Jan 2026 for prior 12 months), Joined BTMA as Technical Member (Apr 2026), Record-breaking MACH 2026 (nearly £1m new orders)
Notable Customers
JCB Academy; Stratasys TrueDent Dental Laboratories; Aerospace OEMs; Medical Device Manufacturers
Recent coverage of Carfulan Group
Funding rounds
- Founding / Self-fundedUndisclosed1989-01Lead: Andrew Fulton · Source: Company Website