In many machine shops, CNC capacity is seen as a fixed limit - prompting investment in new machines or longer hours when demand rises. But a growing number of UK manufacturers are taking a different approach, rethinking which parts truly need machining and shifting suitable work to faster, more cost-effective technologies like additive manufacturing and [...]
As manufacturing becomes more data-driven, the ability to quickly capture accurate 3D data from real-world objects is becoming increasingly important. At MACH 2026, we'll be demonstrating how advanced 3D scanning from Artec 3D is helping engineers accelerate workflows across reverse engineering, inspection, and product development. With Artec specialists joining us on the stand, visitors will [...]
A new generation of mobile LiDAR scanning has arrived. The Artec Jet enables rapid, survey-grade 3D mapping of large environments, even in GPS-denied conditions. The launch of the Artec Jet from Artec 3D marks a significant step forward in how these environments can be digitised. What is the Artec Jet Mobile LiDAR Scanner? Designed as [...]
The Hidden Cost of Missing CAD Data In-house 3D scanning is becoming a critical capability for manufacturers looking to reduce downtime and regain control of legacy parts. When a component fails and no CAD file exists, production slows, engineers react, and outsourcing delays begin to stack up. In many manufacturing businesses, the biggest bottleneck isn’t [...]
If you're attending MACH 2026 and exploring how industrial 3D printing can be applied in real manufacturing environments, our stand is well worth a visit. This year we're focusing on one key question: How do you move from concept to strong, production-ready parts, quickly and reliably? At MACH, we'll be demonstrating exactly how manufacturers are [...]
In-house 3D scanning is becoming a core capability for manufacturers looking to reduce downtime, accelerate reverse engineering, and regain control of legacy parts. But beyond the concept, what does in-house 3D scanning actually look like inside a real engineering environment? Modern manufacturing runs on digital data. Yet in many facilities, critical parts still exist only [...]
Additive manufacturing has been talked about as a revolutionary technology for over a decade. Yet in many organisations it still sits on the edge of operations — used for prototypes, concept models, or one-off parts. In practice, the strongest additive manufacturing ROI comes from specific additive manufacturing applications on the factory floor. Manufacturers facing supply [...]
Why "Prototype-Only" 3D Printing Holds Engineering Teams Back - and How to Close the Gap For years, prototype-only 3D printing has been treated as a fast, disposable step in the engineering process. Print the prototype, test the fit, prove the concept - then redesign the part for "real manufacturing". That mindset made sense a decade [...]
Tooling rarely gets the attention it deserves. Bringing tooling back in-house is not usually a headline decision - but it is becoming an increasingly important one. Fixtures, jigs and one-off production aids don’t usually appear on capital investment plans, yet they quietly dictate how smoothly production runs. When tooling is late, everything else waits - [...]
Adopting new manufacturing technology often sparks the same questions: How long will this take to learn? What if we get it wrong? Will our team actually use it? At Mark3D, we've heard these concerns from engineering teams across aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. And with the explosion of digital workflow - industrial 3D printing, AI-assisted [...]
