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Digital manufacturing
A project can begin with a CAD file, a drawing or a reference part. The review establishes the required dimensions, assembly details, material, quantity and finish before printing starts.
The Manufacturing Division produces custom machine covers, enclosures, large-scale components and functional parts, alongside technical scale models and life-size commercial builds. Digital design and additive manufacturing connect development work with physical production.
See the manufactured workBring a CAD file, drawing or reference part. Discuss design support, dimensions, assembly and print preparation before production.
BRIEF / DIMENSIONS / PRINT PREPARATIONCheck the geometry, test the fit and develop the design. For functional parts, loads, temperature and exposure guide the material and process.
FIT MODELS / HOUSINGS / JIGS & FIXTURESLarge-scale components, technical scale models and life-size props for commercial applications. Establish the assembly, handling, appearance and functional requirements before manufacture.
SCALE / ASSEMBLY / SURFACE FINISHCustom enclosures, covers and repeat parts produced in quantity. Agree the design, material and finishing requirements before the run.
BULK ENCLOSURES / REPEAT PARTS / SERIES PRODUCTIONSelected DC3D work
These projects show batch-produced machine covers and enclosures, technical scale models, a life-size stage prop and branded award production. Open a photograph for a closer view.
Custom filler parts and covers that fit onto larger machines, manufactured as a repeated batch. The photographed components have ribbed faces and circular mounting holes. Send the machine dimensions and mounting positions with your brief so the fit can be reviewed before manufacture.
View photographRepeated enclosures and matching covers produced in blue and red, with openings and ventilation details incorporated into the design. For an enclosure order, drawings should identify mounting points, component clearances and any required openings.
View photographScale models of industrial equipment presented on exhibition plinths. The smaller format allows equipment layouts and component arrangements to be shown on a stand without bringing the full-size installation to the exhibition.
View photographAn agricultural equipment scale model presented on a display base at the Fendt harvester product launch. For scale-model work, the model size, visible equipment features and display requirements form part of the manufacturing brief.
View photographA life-size robot stage prop for The Masked Singer SA, shown on the production set with its torso-mounted screen enclosure. For a prop of this kind, the brief needs to establish the overall size, assembly, handling and required surface finish.
View photographA series of branded race car trophies, each presented in a transparent display case. The same agreed vehicle form, red and yellow colour scheme, and display arrangement are repeated across the set.
View photographIndustry applications
Select a sector to see relevant project examples and the information needed to discuss a similar application.
Custom covers and filler parts can be manufactured to fit onto a larger machine, while prototype parts can be used to review a design before a production run. Provide the machine dimensions, mounting locations, required quantity and working environment with the enquiry.
From enquiry to manufacture
The video above shows printing and machinery-model footage from DC3D projects. Before a job reaches the printer, the model and its requirements are reviewed and the quotation is agreed.
Share the application, drawings or CAD files, quantity and deadline. Identify the mounting points, mating features and dimensions that need particular attention.
Review operating conditions, assembly requirements and visible surfaces. Confirm the material, finishing work, quantity and quotation before manufacture begins.
Use a prototype or fit check where the design requires it. Review the result before proceeding with the agreed production quantity.
Complete the finishing included in the quotation, then arrange collection or delivery. Repeat orders can refer to the agreed design and specification.
Project enquiries
Include the intended use, approximate dimensions, quantity, finish and required date. Drawings, CAD files and reference photographs can be attached in your email app.
