Low Volume Production Services
Malcolm Nicholls Ltd Low Volume Manufacturing and batch production Experts
Why Choose MNL Low Volume Manufacturing Services?
As the UK’s leading low-volume manufacturing services company, we produce exceptional results without expensive tooling, making our services cost-effective and efficient. We pride ourselves on fast turnaround times, ensuring your parts are delivered promptly to keep your projects on track. Combined with rigorous quality control, we guarantee every part is crafted to the highest standard, whether for automotive, consumer goods, or other specialised sectors.
At MNL, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to supporting your business goals by offering reliable, scalable, and budget-friendly solutions. Choose MNL for a partner who understands your low-volume production needs and is committed to exceeding your expectations.
Looking to Produce Multiple Parts?
We can produce anything from one to thousands
Industries we can support with Low Volume Production
Cars
Motorsport
Small Business
Retail
Why use Low Volume Production?
Low volume – no minimum order value
Low volume production for prototypes
Prototyping and low volume production go hand in hand as they allow companies to trial a small batch of products before committing to a large order. This allows for designs to be refined and modified, and products to be tested in lower quantities before committing to large-scale production.
Low volume plastic production
There are several options for low volume plastic production that achieve commercial quality levels, and the ones commonly used by Malcolm Nicholls include low volume 3D printing, low volume vacuum casting and low volume injection moulding.
There are many benefits to low volume plastic production, but the main one is that there are much lower overheads compared to mass production, which opens up the possibility for start-ups and growing businesses that don’t have the ability to fund large projects.
3D Printing Low Volume Production Services FAQ
1. What is low-volume manufacturing?
Low-volume manufacturing refers to the production of a limited number of parts, typically between 1 and 1,000 units. It is ideal for prototypes, custom products, or small production runs, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness without expensive tooling.
2. Why choose low-volume manufacturing over mass production?
Low-volume manufacturing is perfect for businesses requiring smaller quantities of parts without compromising quality. It reduces lead times, lowers upfront costs, and allows for greater flexibility in design and customisation compared to mass production.
Without the need for tooling, designs of 3D printed components can now be refined on a more frequent basis, improving part functionality.
Stock levels of components can be reduced as more and more parts can be produced on an as-required basis.
When aesthetics are important, vacuum casting becomes an ideal fit. Over 30 vacuum casting materials are available simulating most common thermoplastics including elastomers, flame-retardant and high heat-resistant materials. Furthermore many can be coloured to precise colour requirements in a multitude of surface finishes.
MNL’s technology consultants can advise on the best AM process for your project requirements.