Specialist Research Components for Department of Materials

We were approached by the University of Oxford’s Department of Materials to support an ongoing research programme. The team had developed their own CAD files in house but required design adjustments and production support to move the components into a usable state for laboratory testing. The client needed several refinements to their existing designs, along with the manufacture of the updated parts in a material that could withstand exposure to specific chemicals used in their research. Dimensional accuracy and material performance were both critical.

Nexform reviewed the supplied CAD files and carried out the required design modifications, ensuring each change aligned with the technical constraints of the project. Once approved, we moved into production using a chemically resistant engineering polymer. The parts were manufactured on our H2D using J260 IGUS material, a high end engineering grade chosen for its stability, resistance to harsh environments and suitability for laboratory applications. The process demanded careful handling and close attention to print parameters to ensure the mechanical integrity of each component.

The completed parts provided the research team with reliable, lab ready components tailored to their exact requirements. By combining precise design adjustments with a specialist material, we helped the department progress their testing without delays and with confidence in the performance of the final pieces.