Model Making

"We provide product testing, hand built models, prototype modifications, block models for appraisal/exhibition, pre-production and small quantity runs of vacuum resin castings"

Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing

Industrial Model Making coupled with Technology-Based Product Development

Iota's early roots were founded in industrial pattern-making. So given our original craft-based business foundation - model making is close to our heart. The tools may have changed over the years, but the skills gained through years of experience are still paramount. We provide product testing, hand built models, prototype modifications, block models for appraisal/exhibition, pre-production and small quantity runs of vacuum resin castings.

Our experienced and dedicated model-makers will test, modify and rectify your product offering ready for production - saving you time, money and frustration at production. As with all other aspects of our business, our model-making is quality-driven.


Gallery

Hand Finished and Decorated

Hand Finished and Decorated

Gary finishing an SLA

Gary finishing an SLA

Decorated prototype

Decorated prototype

Adrian finishing primed SLA

Adrian finishing primed SLA

Machined Assembly Jig

Machined Assembly Jig

Lee finishing a large SLA

Lee finishing a large SLA

Percy decorating a prototype

Percy decorating a prototype

Dan finishing an SLA

Dan finishing an SLA

Decorated prototype

Decorated prototype


Services & Capabilities

  • One-offs & Small Batches
  • Raw Parts in a Week
  • Design Assistance
  • Electro Mechanical Refinement
  • Testing & Appraisal

Products

  • Exhibition Prototypes
  • Working Prototypes
  • Metal, Plastic & Rubber
  • Block Models
  • Custom Fixings

Processes

  • Additive Layer Manufacturing
  • SLA (Stereolithography)
  • SLS (Sintering)
  • 3D Printing / Polyjet
  • Vacuum Casting