Manufacturing processes and techniques

Laser Cutting

Precision cutting and engraving of materials.

Rapid Prototyping

Quickly creating models and prototypes.

3D Printing

Creating objects layer by layer from digital models.

Automated Presses and Steam Dollies

Pressing and shaping fabrics.

Industrial Sewing Machines and Overlockers

Stitching and finishing fabric edges.

Digital Lay Planning

Arranging fabric pieces for efficient cutting.

Flatbed and Rotary Screen Printing

Printing designs onto fabric.

Band Saw Cutting

Cutting fabrics using a band saw.

Extrusion and Blow Molding

Forming continuous shapes and hollow parts.

Rotational Molding

Rotating a mold while heating to create hollow parts.

Vacuum Forming

Heating plastic sheets and forming them over molds.

Injection Molding

Injecting molten polymer into a mold.

Compression Molding

Shaping polymers by compressing them in a mold.

Die Casting

Molding metal under high pressure.

Pressing and Stampings

Shaping metal using presses and dies.

Sheet Metal Folding

Bending sheet metal to form parts.

Turning

Rotating a metal workpiece against a cutting tool.

CNC Milling

Precision cutting and shaping of metal parts.

Lathes

Turning timber to create cylindrical shapes.

Steam Bending

Softening wood with steam to bend it into shapes.

Sawing

Cutting timber to size.

CNC Routers

Computer-controlled cutting and shaping of wood.

Die Cutting

Using dies to cut shapes from paper and board.

Vinyl Cutting

Cutting designs from vinyl sheets.

Digital Printing

Direct printing from digital files.

Screen Process Printing

Stencil-based printing for varied surfaces.

Offset Lithography

Printing technique for high-volume production.