Angus 3D Solutions

What Angus 3D Solutions does

Angus 3D Solutions is a Scotland-based, founder-owned additive manufacturing and engineering services bureau founded in January 2017 by Managing Director Andy Simpson in Brechin. The company provides on-demand 3D printing using multiple technologies—Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Multi Jet Printing, Direct Metal Printing / DMLS, and the Markforged Metal-X using Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing (ADAM), which was the first commercially available Metal-X installation in the UK. Complementing its in-house printing capacity, the firm operates a Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) network of vetted additive and traditional suppliers across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia, plus mobile 3D scanning with micron accuracy for reverse engineering of obsolete parts, impartial ISO and API Q1 & Q2 supplier auditing conducted by an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor / API Q1 & Q2 Practitioner, and management consultancy led by Andy Simpson's 40+ years of manufacturing experience.

The business serves enterprise customers across oil & gas (STATS Group, Weatherford, W.L. Gore), automotive (Honda, Formula 1 teams), textiles (Johnstons of Elgin), vertical farming (IGS), packaging, medical (NHS Scotland) and heritage restoration, with named case studies delivering up to 98% material cost reduction and 4–5 day metal part lead times versus six weeks conventionally. Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven pricing on parts and services, with grant funding from Zero Waste Scotland (£175,000), Scottish Enterprise (£39,000) and Angus Council (£8,000) supporting capital expenditure. The company is targeting turnover past £400,000 by the end of 2023 on the back of a £165,000+ investment plan that includes relocation to larger premises at Montrose Road Industrial Estate (250% more manufacturing space), £100,000 of new equipment and a Modern Apprenticeship programme with Dundee & Angus College. Headcount sits at 1–10 employees, with a typical operating configuration of two to three staff including a founder, workshop technician and apprentice.

Name

Angus 3D Solutions

Legal name

Angus 3D Solutions Limited

Website

https://angus3dsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Angus 3D Solutions is a Brechin-based additive manufacturing bureau founded in 2017, offering 3D printing (including the UK's first commercial Markforged Metal-X), 3D scanning, supplier auditing and Manufacturing-as-a-Service to enterprise clients across oil & gas, automotive, medical and manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Services

akta.pro primary industry

Inspection, Metrology & Certification Services for Additive Parts (IMAAADAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prototype Jigs, Fixtures & Assembly Aids (Additive) (IMAAAFAE), Industrial Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds (End-Use Production Assets) (IMAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing services
• 3D printing bureau
• CNC machining services
• Vacuum casting services
• Rapid prototyping

Headquarters

HQ city

Brechin

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Services: On-demand parts service using various 3D printing technologies including SLA, SLS, FDM, Multi Material printing, and metal printing. Services range from prototypes through to production runs of parts. Parts can be produced in 4-5 days using metal printing vs 6 weeks traditional methods.
2. Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS): Managed manufacturing network providing oversight of full manufacturing lifecycle from design support through to delivery. Includes quoting, supplier selection, production scheduling, inspection, quality governance and consolidated logistics. Particularly focused on Oil & Gas sector with specialization in Down Hole Tools.
3. QMS Auditing as a Service: Impartial ISO and API Q1 & Q2 supplier assessments evaluating process capability, material integrity, traceability and compliance. Includes first-party, second-party, pre-certification, and third-party-style audits. Conducted by ISO 9001 Lead Auditor / API Q1 & Q2 Practitioner.
4. Manufacturing & Management Consultancy: Consultancy covering supply chain & operations, mergers & acquisitions, product development transformation, and general management. Led by Managing Director Andy Simpson with over 40 years manufacturing experience.
5. 3D Scanning Services: Mobile 3D scanning service with micron-level accuracy and colour capability. Used for reverse engineering, CFD/CAE/FEA analysis, and replacement part manufacturing for obsolete components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Angus 3D Solutions is a UK-based additive manufacturing services bureau providing 3D printing (SLA, SLS, FDM), CNC machining, vacuum casting, 3D scanning, and manufacturing consultancy. The company serves industrial clients in Oil & Gas, Medical, Aerospace & Satellite, and general manufacturing with on-demand prototyping, low-volume production, and QMS auditing through a Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) model.

Product overview

Angus 3D Solutions is a manufacturing services company offering a portfolio of integrated solutions centered on Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) as the core product, complemented by Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) for managed supplier networks, QMS Auditing as a Service for supplier compliance, Manufacturing & Management Consultancy, and 3D Scanning services. Their additive manufacturing capabilities span multiple technologies including SLA, SLS, FDM, Multi Material printing, DMP/DMLS, and the Markforged Metal-X using ADAM technology for metal printing. The company also offers secondary manufacturing processes including CNC machining, vacuum forming, injection moulding, investment casting, and water jet cutting through their managed supplier network. Services are provided from prototyping through to production runs, with a focus on the circular economy and supply chain resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Service Multi-technology 3D printing service offering Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) for prototyping, jigs, fixtures, and short-run production parts. Targeted at industrial buyers in Oil & Gas, Medical, and Aerospace & Satellite sectors.
• CNC Machining Service Subtractive manufacturing service for precision-engineered components requiring tight tolerances and traditional machined materials. Complements the 3D printing offering for clients needing both additive and subtractive processes.
• Vacuum Casting Service Vacuum casting service for low-volume production of parts in cast polyurethane and similar resins, suitable for pre-production runs, market testing, and short-run production.
• 3D Scanning Service 3D scanning service for reverse engineering, inspection, and digital capture of physical parts, enabling reproduction, design verification, and legacy part documentation.
• Manufacturing & Management Consultancy Expert consultancy on manufacturing processes, design for manufacture, process selection, and production management. Helps clients choose the right manufacturing approach for their parts and products.
• QMS Auditing as a Service Quality Management Systems auditing service supporting clients' compliance with industry quality standards, reducing supplier qualification burden for regulated sectors such as Oil & Gas, Medical, and Aerospace.
• Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) On-demand manufacturing capacity delivered as a service, allowing clients to access prototyping and low-volume production without investing in in-house additive manufacturing equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Metal components produced in 4-5 days vs 6 weeks traditional methods
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dundee & Angus CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for modern apprenticeship program. Ritchie Webster began a four-year Modern Apprenticeship in Additive & Subtractive Manufacturing, working four days per week at Angus 3D with one day at college.
• JFD GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Angus 3D Solutions contributed to JFD Global's COVID-19 response InVicto ventilator project as part of a consortium including Frazer-Nash Consultancy, MDU, Narayana Health, and Innovhealth. The project won Collaborate to Innovate Awards 2020.
• TecNicheminorOthersNeighboring business at Brechin Business Centre that agreed to move so Angus 3D could expand by adding the adjacent unit.
• North East Wellbeing Solutions CIC (NEW Solutions CIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-designed portable desktop screen with Angus 3D Solutions for Covid-secure face-to-face support sessions. Idea and initial design came from Gail Penman, with Angus 3D designing detachable feet and revised screen.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Hobs 3D: UK-based 3D printing and scanning service bureau offering rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and inspection services. Comparable to Angus as a UK bureau combining 3D printing with 3D scanning for reverse engineering and metrology use cases.
• 3DPRINTUK: UK-based 3D printing service bureau specializing in SLS and FDM for low-to-medium volume production. Comparable to Angus as a similarly sized UK on-demand parts provider targeting industrial customers, though without Angus's metal printing, scanning, or QMS auditing extensions.
• Laser Lines: UK distributor and service bureau for industrial 3D printing (including Markforged, EOS, HP). Comparable to Angus as a UK-based AM provider combining equipment sales with service bureau work, targeting manufacturing clients in similar verticals.
• Additive Manufacturing Solutions: UK-based additive manufacturing consultancy and bureau delivering AM strategy, training, and production parts. Comparable to Angus on the AM service bureau and consultancy model, particularly in regulated industries.

Emerging players

• Replique: Germany-based 3D printing service platform offering on-demand AM parts through a curated supplier network. Comparable to Angus's MaaS model and selective supplier governance, especially for industrial end-use parts.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Major 3D printer manufacturer offering FDM, PolyJet, and SLS systems, with a direct service bureau via Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Comparable to Angus on the multi-technology AM service bureau and industrial customer base, though at vastly larger scale.
• Protolabs: Global digital manufacturing service offering CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal, and 3D printing via an automated quoting platform. Comparable to Angus on the service bureau, rapid prototyping, and low-volume production model, but at vastly larger scale and price pressure.
• Xometry: Global digital marketplace connecting buyers to CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, and injection moulding suppliers. Comparable to Angus on the MaaS / marketplace model and on-demand parts supply, but at marketplace scale and with global reach.
• Materialise: Belgian-headquartered global 3D printing service bureau and software provider serving industrial, medical, and consumer end markets. Comparable to Angus as a multi-technology AM service bureau with regulated-industry focus (medical, automotive, aerospace), but operating at much larger scale.

Others

• Markforged: Manufacturer of the Metal-X, desktop metal, and composite 3D printers that Angus operates. Angus is a Markforged customer and featured case study; Markforged's own direct sales motion and growing partner network shape the competitive landscape for Angus's metal-printing service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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