Inodus
Provides on-demand custom parts manufacturing services including 10+ 3D printing processes, CNC machining, casting, and moulding for UK/EU SMEs, leveraging a network of advanced manufacturing partners to offer hypercompetitive pricing and fast lead times.
- CEO / Founder
- James Woodman
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (10+ processes); CNC Machining (5-axis up to 6000x4000x1500mm); Metal Injection Moulding; Pressure Die Casting; Gravity Die Casting; Powder Metallurgy; Sheet Metal Fabrication; Design for Manufacturing (DFM) consulting
Technological Advantage
Proprietary partner network provides access to advanced manufacturing technologies (including WAAM 30-40% cheaper than LSF) and large build sizes unavailable through most online platforms, combined with DFM expertise for seamless prototyping-to-production transition.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces custom part procurement costs by 30-40% compared to traditional manufacturers while cutting lead times from weeks to days through lean operations and efficient collaboration with core manufacturing partners.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on UK/EU SME market with hypercompetitive pricing (30-40% lower than traditional manufacturers), offers 10+ 3D printing processes including WAAM and LSF for large aerospace components, and provides seamless DFM consulting for prototyping-to-production transition unlike pure online platforms.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
UK and EU small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) requiring custom parts from prototyping to production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Telecom; Electric Vehicles; Lighting; General Manufacturing
Competitors
Xometry; Protolabs; Hubs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
123 followers on LinkedIn
Major Milestones
Founded in 2021; Launched custom parts manufacturing platform for UK/EU SMEs; Established network of advanced manufacturing partners across 10+ 3D printing technologies