Based in West Yorkshire, UK, the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) is a dynamic hub for innovation, offering advanced technology such as additive manufacturing; CAD creation, including analytical and optimising software, as well as verification and non-destructive testing through XCT and microscopy capabilities.
We enable companies to foster innovation and turn great ideas into a reality by taking them through the various stages of development, including product design, proof of concept, rapid prototyping or small batch production.
Whether navigating improvements to an existing product or developing a new idea, we adopt a holistic approach which supports the product development journey, through problem-solving, ideation to the creation of end products.
Technologies:
- Additive Manufacturing:
- LPBF
Material options: SS316L; Ti64Al; Inconel 625(RVB)
Build size: 250x250x350mm.
Lead times: 10-15 working days
- SLS
Material options: PA2200;
Build size: 200x250x330mm.
Lead times: 7-10 working days
- SLA,
Material options: Photopolymer Resins: Standard, Engineering, Dental, Medical
Build size: 145x145x175mm.
Lead times: 7-10 working days
- MJP
Material options: M2R-WT, M2R-BK, M2R-CL General purpose
Build size: 294x211x144mm.
Lead times: 7-10 working days
- FDM
Material options: PLA, Tough PLA, TPU95A,
Build size: 197x215x200mm - Standard
Build size: 197x215x300mm - Extended
Lead times: 5-7 working days.
- CAD/ Software
SolidWorks, Altair, Ansys, Lumion, Volume Graphic, 3DS Max, Quant AM, Materialise
- Verification/Analysis:
XCT/XRF
Smartproof5, smartzoom5, Axio observer*, LSM/confocal*, SEM*
- Photogrammetry: (3D scanning)
Artec Leo, Spider, Eva
- AR/VR
Hololens, Vive, Microsoft Oculus
At the 3M BIC, we combine our expertise in innovation and technology to provide comprehensive solutions across various sectors and industries.
* Academic expertise from the University of Huddersfield
