A state-of-the-art product design and prototyping facility, equipped with the latest additive and subtractive manufacturing technology, to transform product ideas into a commercial reality. Offering a complete end-to-end new product development model, innovators can find new markets, develop new product ideas and generate employment opportunities within the sector.
The PDC offers hands on support from its skilled and industry leading engineers, from idea and concept design, 3D CAD development, materials analysis and selection, supplier sourcing and detailed testing to proof of concept prototyping and market ready products.
The PDC team specialises in:
• 3D CAD
• 3D printing, prototype development and animation
• Advanced simulations including finite element stress analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Design for manufacturing and assembly
• Digital twin
The PDC’s is equipped state-of-the-art facilities and skills for students, budding entrepreneurs and small businesses needing to upskill in engineering and manufacturing, for example:
• 3D printing farm (over 20 3D printers) and teaching lab
• FDM, SLA & SLS 3D printing processes
• PLA, ABS, Onyx (Carbon Fibre, Kevlar, Nylon 12 & Fibre Glass)
• Engineering and Flexible Resin
• CNC machines for a range of materials from stone and wood to various metals
• Manufacturing and assembly workshop
• 2D & 3D CAD design suites
• Fabrication & welding workshops
