We love working with Manchester companies on prototypes and we have had fun in the office this month working with a Greater Manchester model flying club who required a prototype for one of their planes. The Oldham Model Aero Club (OMAC), a BMFA affiliated model flying club are keen to engage a younger audience and so they hold flying sessions and invite groups such as the air cadets to attend. They had heard about candy…
We are really pleased to have been recognised in the Greater Manchester BQ and Business Growth Hub report as one of Manchester’s Innovation 100 companies. Manufacturing in the UK is going through some radical changes. Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing, the internet of things and additive manufacturing are driving the way forward. They are based on innovative ideas that have been captured, understood and implemented by a variety of forward thinking individuals and companies. We are…
Why do I need CAD for 3D Printing? You have the idea for a great product. You have tirelessly researched your market and you know what your product needs to look and feel like. Now you need a prototype of your product to show your potential investors and customers. Everyone keeps talking about 3D printing; it is quick and cheap. But how does the sketch become a physical object?? The answer is that you need CAD…
A huge Thank You! Wow, what a year! A HUGE THANK YOU to all our great clients, suppliers and network of friends and family that make running our business possible on a daily basis! So what did 2017 bring for PT Design? Lee Phillips from PCD Solutions joined PT Design this summer to support us with our increasing client base and workload. Lee brought with him a wealth of knowledge from the steel foundry casting…
The PT Design team were delighted to receive their Graduation Award at the Spark2Scale Celebration Event. The event was held at the playful Ziferblat venue at Media City, the home to a wealth of talent and creativity. Over the last 6-months, the intensive Spark2Scale strategy programme has provided PT Design with one-to-one consultancy, structured training, peer-to-peer networking and on-going support. The advice from a dedicated team of business leaders and industry experts incorporated strategic planning,…