Sharmic Engineering
Provides vibratory surface finishing machines, consumables, and subcontract services for post-processing additive manufactured components, specializing in deburring, descaling, cleaning, and polishing.
- CEO / Founder
- Brian Colwell
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Vibratory bowl machines; Trough machines; Centrifugal finishing machines; Finishing media (ceramic, plastic, wood); Chemicals and consumables; Subcontract finishing services; Machine maintenance and refurbishment
Technological Advantage
Proprietary vibratory finishing processes optimized for 3D printed components, with in-house process laboratory for customer trials and custom solution development.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces post-processing time for 3D printed parts by up to 50% through automated vibratory finishing, improving surface quality and consistency while eliminating manual labor costs.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in AM industry applications with dedicated 3D printing expertise, unlike generalist competitors; offers UK-based subcontract services with faster turnaround times (days vs. weeks).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers using additive manufacturing across aerospace, medical, automotive, and jewelry industries requiring precision surface finishing.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Medical; Automotive; Jewelry; Architectural hardware; Fancy goods; Marine
Competitors
Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH; Almco Inc.; Bel Air Finishing Supply
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Family-owned private limited company (Companies House 01252591, Active); ~11-50 staff (LinkedIn); Made in the Midlands cites ~£1.3m scale; 50 years in business with steady organic growth. Prior $7M 'revenue' figure not corroborated and likely confuses balance-sheet metrics.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1975 by Brian Colwell; Incorporated in 1976 (01252591); Celebrated 40th anniversary in 2016; Factory extension 2021 (showroom + process lab); Solar panels 2023; EV fleet and facility upgrades 2025; Celebrated 50th anniversary 2026 with MACH 2026 (20–24 Apr) largest stand and one-off gold commemorative finishing machine
Notable Customers
Hill Helicopters (aerospace components)