AIVAF |
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Model

 

Rapid Prototyping | SLS 3D Printing
Industry: Displays & Exhibitions
 

The Challenge

AIVAF, Sheffield-based interactive exhibition specialists, were tasked with creating a highly detailed model of the redeveloped Shrewsbury Flaxmill for display within the building. The model required accurate 3D printed parts to represent structural supports, ensuring the finished display faithfully represented the architecture. With tight timelines, they needed a fast, reliable, and precise manufacturing partner.

 

The Solution

We worked closely with AIVAF to understand their requirements and recommended the most suitable SLS 3D printing options. By visiting their site and discussing design and material needs, we produced high-quality structural parts with a 2–3 day turnaround, ensuring accuracy and durability. Our efficient process allowed AIVAF to quickly test, iterate, and refine the parts, resulting in prototypes that met the visual and structural demands of the Flaxmill model.

 

The Results

  • Delivered high-precision 3D printed parts within 2–3 days.

  • Enabled AIVAF to create a faithful and visually accurate Flaxmill model.

  • Supported rapid iteration, helping them refine the parts efficiently.

  • Established AME-3D as their trusted local low-volume manufacturing partner for future projects.



 

“We contacted AME-3D after struggling to find a manufacturer that could produce high-quality parts in a quick time for us. Their in-depth knowledge and hands-on support gave us the confidence we needed to choose them to produce our parts. Parts were turned around extremely quickly and we were pleased with the exceptional quality. We have now worked with AME to create a number of iterations of our required part and have finally found a local reliable 3D part supplier to use in the future.”

Interactive Designer at AIVAF