Reliable and rapid manufacturing solutions to help you innovate faster.
Robotics and automation are two of the fastest growing industries globally and there are exciting developments and challenges to be faced every day. Our bespoke solutions enable you to focus on the project at hand while we deliver the parts you need to push boundaries of what is possible. With over 15+ years experience, We understand the demands of the robotics and automation sector and we work with you to ensure they are met and exceeded.
✓ Low volume prototype, pilot, or short-term production support using: Injection moulding, urethane casting, CNC machining, etc.
✓ Production parts supply: Bridge tooling & parts supply, low to medium volume tooling parts supply, service parts supply using new or existing tooling
✓ Rapid prototyping with: Additive manufacturing, CNC machining
✓ Plant floor manufacturing support: Custom assembly fixtures/equipment/jig details, custom check fixture or in-process and 100% outgoing QC checks.
Find out how we helped Ebolution Systems produce and assembled over 70 individual CNC machine parts and accelerate their development cycle.
✓ Industrial robot and collaborative robot (co-bot) manufacturers
✓ Domestic robot manufacturers
✓ Commercial robot manufacturers
✓ Autonomous vehicle technology companies
✓ Military robot and drone manufacturers
| Technologies | Top Materials | Top Surface Finishes | Description |
| CNC machining | Aluminum, stainless steel, PC, PEEK, Acrylic, etc. | Anodizing, passivation, electroplating, silk screening and more. View Full List | Precision parts for functional testing, validation of appearance, and end-use applications. |
| Plastic injection moulding | POM, PEEK, PA+GF, | SPI surface finish, pad printing, painting and more. | Rapid tooling, insert moulding, overmould and 2K moulding services for simple and complex low volume parts. |
| 3D printing | Nylon, PLA, ABS, TPU, etc. | Electropainting, metallic oil paint, sanding and more. | Functional parts and prototypes via SLS, MJF, DMLS and FDM. High resolution and aesthetic prototypes via SLA. |
| Vacuum casting | Soft rubber, ABS-like, PC-like, etc. | Gloss, semi-gloss, matte. View Full List | Large housing & enclosures and high quality end-use parts. Proof of functionality before investing in hard tooling. |
| Sheet metal fabrication | Aluminium, steel, copper, cold rolled steel, etc. | Anodizing, brushing, passivation and more. | Brackets, frames and chassis. |
HLH director James Murphy sits down with Shadow Robot to talk robotics prototyping, machine learning and developing one of the world’s most advanced robot hands.
