Apawtiser |
Treat Cutter Trays

 

Rapid Prototyping 
Industry: Consumer

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:

  • Create CAD designs for alternating treat cutter trays engineered to cut production time by 50%.

  • Rapidly prototype multiple tray sizes and thicknesses using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) for testing and validation.

  • Source food-safe materials that complied with safety standards for food manufacturing.

  • Tweak designs after testing to reduce dough sticking and friction, ensuring a smoother production workflow.

 

The Results

  • Production time cut in half, enabling Apawtiser to fulfil more customer orders.

  • Food-safe, reliable trays tailored to their manufacturing process.

  • Increased efficiency and consistency, reducing waste and downtime.

  • A scalable solution that supports Apawtiser’s growth as demand for their dog treats continues to rise.