Apawtiser |
Treat Cutter Trays
The Challenge
Apawtiser, a Sheffield-based small business specialising in handmade, hypoallergenic dog treats, wanted to streamline production and keep up with growing customer demand. Their existing manual process was time-consuming, and off-the-shelf solutions didn’t meet their needs. They required custom-designed, food-safe cutter trays that could significantly reduce production time while ensuring safety and reliability.
The Solution
We partnered with Apawtiser to:
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Create CAD designs for alternating treat cutter trays engineered to cut production time by 50%.
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Rapidly prototype multiple tray sizes and thicknesses using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) for testing and validation.
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Source food-safe materials that complied with safety standards for food manufacturing.
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Tweak designs after testing to reduce dough sticking and friction, ensuring a smoother production workflow.
The Results
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Production time cut in half, enabling Apawtiser to fulfil more customer orders.
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Food-safe, reliable trays tailored to their manufacturing process.
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Increased efficiency and consistency, reducing waste and downtime.
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A scalable solution that supports Apawtiser’s growth as demand for their dog treats continues to rise.