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Case Studies
A few case studies of our engineering design, simulation, scanning, product rendering, 3d printing, prototyping, composites forming work...


Jul 5, 20220 min read


High Strength, Lightweight Composite Sandwich Panel Component with 3d printed attachments
“The sweet spot for composites is the ability to combine key attributes to solve current challenges; #fastcycletimes,...
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Thermoformed Structural Composite Part
“The sweet spot for composites is the ability to combine key attributes to solve current challenges; #fastcycletimes,...
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Carbon Fibre Composite Drone Design & Product Render
The Challenge: To design a professional level drone utilising a lightweight, high strength, tough carbon fiber body suitable for high...
Jun 10, 20221 min read


Covid-19 Face Mask Printing
The Challenge: In April 2020, KBX Tech Ltd was asked to join a consortium of local engineering companies in Wiltshire & Hampshire to...
Jun 10, 20221 min read


3d printing of a drill jig for accurate drilling of aluminium tube
The Challenge To design and manufacture a cost effective drill jig that will enable accurate, repeatable hole drilling through the centre...
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Thermal - Fluid Analysis of an Oil Heated Platen
“Creating, even and accurate temperature control on platen surfaces is an age old challenge.” The Challenge Uneven temperature gradients...
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Reverse Engineering & Re-Engineering of Kill Switch Hand Grip
The Challenge: To 3d scan and reverse engineer an organic shaped hand grip and re-engineer into a functioning 'kill switch' trigger grip....
Feb 22, 20221 min read


3d Scanning of a Human Knee & Elbow Joints for Bespoke Medical Device Design
The Challenge: In order to design a bespoke medical product fitted to an individual's leg or elbow, 3d scans and digital models of the...
Feb 21, 20221 min read


Light-weighting of a Structural Beam: Generative Design using Topology Optimisation
“Effective #design #optimisation lies is in achieving the correct balance between the design solution, the chosen manufacture process and...
Feb 18, 20222 min read


Development of an Ultra Lightweight, IoT Enabled, Generative Designed, Robotic Arm
Challenge: We were tasked with developing a lightweight robotic arm, actuated with a micro hydraulic system, and controlled / monitored...
Feb 18, 20222 min read


3d Printed Hybrid Welding Jig for Aluminium Curved Tube Frame Assembly
The Challenge We were tasked with producing a complex curved prototype welded structure from 6061 T6 aluminium tube. This required...
Feb 18, 20221 min read


Optimising the Aerodynamic drag of an Olympic Athlete - Sports Equipment System
“Our experience in pushing performance boundaries and developing athlete performance spans over a 27 year period, bringing together...
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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