Where it all began Prototype Projects was established in 1980 by Dennis McFetrich; the primary focus of the business was model making. In 1999, Dennis sold the company to design consultancy A G Pringle Ltd. It’s been run by the Pringle family ever since. 40 years in the making - 200 years of experience Our team, which is currently 22 strong, has nearly 200 ... Read More
Prototype Projects is 40! Prototype Projects was established in 1980 by Dennis McFetrich. In 1999, A G Pringle Ltd bought the company and it has been run by the Pringle family ever since. Take the Tour To celebrate our 40 years in business, we will be hosting four ‘Take the Tour’ events throughout 2020. Our doors will be wide open for new and existing ... Read More
We recently developed an area on our website for resources. The area contains: Prototype materials datasheets Process datasheets NEW! Guides and whitepapers Frequently asked questions Policies The 'guides and whitepapers' section is new! We have just published our first guide: Applications and design tips for Selective Laser ... Read More
Formnext 2019: A few words from Justin Pringle I recently attended Formnext 2019 and, as I did for Formnext 2018, I thought I would share my thoughts on the offerings of the world’s largest trade show for the 3D Printing industry. What is Formnext? "Formnext is the leading exhibition and conference dedicated to additive manufacturing and all of its ... Read More
What is Figure 4? 3D printing technology Figure 4, is ideal for functional prototyping and very low volume production. It delivers an ultra-high print speed along with quality and accuracy meaning prototype parts can be printed quickly without affecting quality and accuracy. Did you know? Because Figure 4 parts can be printed so quickly, Prototype ... Read More
What is Vacuum Casting? Vacuum casting is used to bridge the gap between 3D printed models and the production method, which is typically injection moulding. The moulds used to produce the parts are made from silicone rubber, the moulds have a limited life and are normally capable of producing 20-25 parts, though this is dependent on the polyurethane (PU) ... Read More
