Prototype Projects
Provides integrated design-to-production services including rapid prototyping, 3D printing (SLA, SLS, DLP), CNC machining, vacuum casting, and model making for product development.
- CEO / Founder
- Justin Pringle
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (SLA, SLS, DLP); CNC Machining; Vacuum Casting; Model Making; Engineering Solutions
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Matrix platform for instant quoting and ordering of 3D printed parts, enhancing customer convenience and operational efficiency.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces product development lead times with next-day dispatch on 3D printed parts, offering a complete service from concept to production with ISO-certified quality.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on UK market with next-day dispatch and integrated services (3D printing, CNC, vacuum casting) under one roof, unlike Xometry's vast network or Fictiv's digital-first approach.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product development consultancies, design engineering companies, manufacturers needing prototypes and short production runs
Industry Verticals
Product Development; Engineering; Medical Devices; Technology
Competitors
Xometry; Fictiv; RapidDirect
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has been in business for 45 years, marking 45 years of innovation, and has announced a major new investment in four state-of-the-art 3D printing machines at its Royston headquarters to add further capacity and cut lead times.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1980 by Dennis McFetrich; Acquired by A G Pringle Ltd in 1999; Produced over 1 million parts for DnaCartridge during pandemic
Notable Customers
DnaNudge; TTP