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PDR has some of the best product design and development resources in the UK.  These facilities are available to industry and research and are supported by a wealth of knowledge, experience and talent.

A summary of PDR facilities is listed below, please contact us for more detailed information.

•  SolidWorks - 3D Computer Aided-Design
•  FreeForm - 3D Digital Sculpture and freeform Computer-Aided Design
•  Moldflow - moulding simulation software
•  Optical 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering
•  2 Stereolithography SLA-250 machines
•  Fused Deposition Modelling - FDM 2000 machine 
•  ThermoJet Wax 3D Printer
•  Selective Laser Melting - SLM Realizer machine
•  MCP Vacuum casting equipment
•  MCP Rapid Metal casting equipment
 
Two fully equipped workshops allowing model making, batch production, high speed machining and injection moulding to be undertaken. Equipment and capability includes:

•  HAAS 3 Axis CNC machining centre
•  OKK 3 Axis CNC machining centre
•  Supermax 4 Axis CNC machining centre
•  Ajax Premier 2 Axis CNC turret lathe
•  Harrison 2 Axis CNC lathe
•  Charmilles FORM 2LC Diesinker
•  Negri Bossi 175 Ton horizontal injection moulding press.

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