Going Green: Sustainable SLS Material and ISO 14001 Accreditation

Being sustainable in our industry is no easy task, but we're proud to be on a journey towards becoming as sustainable as possible. Here's what we've been doing so far:

PA 2200 CarbonReduced Performance: SLS Material

We're excited to announce the introduction of PA 2200 CarbonReduced Performance, the new standard in our Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) material range. This innovative material is a direct replacement for the widely used PA 2200, offering the same reliable technical properties but with the added benefit of a significantly reduced CO2e footprint.

As the need for environmentally responsible solutions becomes ever more critical, we have taken proactive steps to ensure our materials meet these demands. PA 2200 CarbonReduced Performance (or PA2200CR, for short) is our answer to the growing need for sustainable alternatives in the prototyping industry. This material, based on polyamide 12, maintains the trusted quality of PA 2200 while delivering an impressive 45% reduction in CO2e emissions.

PA 2200 CarbonReduced Performance is designed to seamlessly replace PA 2200, offering the same well-balanced property profile that our customers depend on. Whether for functional prototypes or final-use parts, this material continues to deliver high performance while significantly reducing environmental impact.

At a 100μm layer thickness, PA2200CR manages to balance crucial factors such as production costs, mechanical properties, surface quality, and accuracy. This makes it particularly effective for creating parts with diverse geometries, dimensions, and requirements, ensuring you can achieve the same results with a smaller environmental footprint.

Learn more about the versatile applications of PA2200CR on our website.

Celebrating Our ISO 14001 Accreditation: A Milestone in Sustainable Prototyping

We're also thrilled to announce that we have achieved ISO 14001 accreditation, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. This prestigious accreditation is recognised globally as a benchmark for effective environmental management systems, demonstrating our dedication to reducing our environmental impact.

For a prototyping bureau like ours, achieving ISO 14001 is no small feat. The nature of prototyping often involves processes and materials that can have a significant environmental footprint. Balancing the need for accuracy and quality with the imperative of sustainability can be particularly challenging in our industry. However, we believe that innovation and environmental responsibility should go hand in hand.

As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on continuous improvement. Sustainability is not a one-time goal but an ongoing journey. We will continue to explore new ways to minimise our environmental impact while delivering innovative, high-quality prototyping solutions.

Learn more about our ISO 14001 Accreditation.

Switching From Red to Green: Rebranding

How else are we going green?

This October, we’ll be making a change to our branding as we switch out the red for green. While this may seem a minor change, it serves as a constant reminder of our dedication to sustainability and signals to you, our valued customers, just how serious we are about this journey.

Despite our branding tweak, we continue to be the same family-run company, committed to delivering quality prototype parts and volume CNC milled parts.

Visit our website to learn more about us, or contact the team on 01763 249760 to discuss your next prototype project.