Insights
3D Consultancy is a division of RBR Engineering Solutions Ltd. We are a UK company whose heritage and pedigree is established in the highly demanding and competitive world of Formula One Racing.
An engineering design and manufacturing consultancy we provide technical solutions utilising advanced 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, 3D scanning and CAD digital processes using the latest materials and processes, with industry leading expertise in composite materials technologies.
We help clients to embrace and exploit new technologies, materials and processes and we hope that you will find our Insights below of interest.
High performance brake cooling systems
Speed and performance are vitally important in motorsport. However, of equal importance the car must have an efficient braking system for the safety of the driver and for racing performance. The 3D Consultancy have a wealth of knowledge and experience in designing,...
3D printed tools and dimensional report ensuring quality and fast tooling with 3D printing
Accelerate Production Make new fixtures for inspection, production or quality check in hours rather than the days or weeks it takes to machine them. 3D printing lets you iterate quickly to optimize the design. Printers can build fixtures from small and simple to...
The future of 3D printing in collision repair, Bodyshop magazine article August 2021
Industry voices comment on how automotive manufacturers now using additive manufacturing on their assembly lines and how the aftermarket are using the same technology to repair older cherished vehicles. View Article Here
High-performance PEKK
PEKK (polyetherketoneketone) is a high-performance thermoplastic that has similar properties to ULTEM and PEEK in the FDM processing family but with more flexibility in the geometries that can be built and great value pound for pound in terms of cost to performance...
3D Consultancy says HOLA from Barcelona
Ernest Bou Grau joined the 3D Consultancy in April 2021 working with Brett Rust, Technical Director, to assist in leading the development and implementation of customer projects. Ernest is joining us from EMES3D a business he co-founded in 2018 and that offers...
2020 What a Year!
A difficult and challenging year for many, at 3D Consulting we have been fortunate that our many clients have trusted us to deliver on their projects resulting in a record year for us in 2020. Here we share with you the range of projects and challenges we faced during...
Customer reactions to Carbon SLS
Early in 2020 the 3D Consultancy launched a new material to the UK market “Carbon SLS”. In this Insight we review what the reaction has been to this new material. So, what is Carbon SLS? Carbon SLS is a carbon-fibre reinforced material based on polyamide and processed...