Psyber-Tech 3D Printing. A New High Tech Start-up in Flexspace Livingston

This month’s ‘meet the client’ brings us up to date with the latest technology. We spoke with Jamie Brown who owns and runs a 3D printing company Psyber-Tech 3D Printing. Office based, in Flexspace Livingston, they can create a wide variety of objects.

Background and Early Beginnings

Jamie’s background is in electronics and component manufacture. He cut his teeth working for a manufacturer called Jabil based in Livingston. Last year the factory announced they were going to cease manufacturing. This seemed like the perfect opportunity for Jamie to change direction. He wanted to be his own boss, so he decided to set up on his own.

First, Jamie needed premises which would allow him to grow and expand with the business. Flexspace Livingston fitted the bill.  Their flexible terms and facilities encouraged him to become a Flexspace tenant. After investing in a couple of 3D Printers, there was no turning back!

For those Unfamiliar with 3D Printing – Here’s the techy bit

3D printing (sometimes called additive manufacturing) is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.

The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process, the object is created by depositing successive layers of material. This slowly building up to a 3D object. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.

3D printing is therefore the opposite of subtractive manufacturing. Subtractive is the cutting out or hollowing out a piece of metal or plastic. It usually involves the use of a milling machine.

The Impressive Benefits of 3D Printing

3D printing allows for the production of complex (and functional) shapes. It uses less material than traditional manufacturing methods as well.  This keeps costs down.

It requires no moulds or prototypes. Yet allows for very complicated products. Many objects include internal moving parts.
Its therefore ideal to develop early products for real world testing. Which means faster to market at significantly less cost. 

What items have Psyber-Tech been making?

Since starting up, Psyber-Tech have made a variety of objects from the everyday to the extraordinary. 
One of the first items to come off the line was a Fixture to hold circuit boards whilst on the assembly line.

More complicated items were manifolds for a set of chemical reactors. They have very complicated internals.  They were made from a certain type of plastic, so it didn’t react with the chemicals.

Psyber-Tech even made a learning tool for children at a local primary school. This supports them in learning specific words, by helping them to build up muscle memory.

During the festive period, Jamie participated in a ‘meet the engineer’ talk at a local primary school. He talked to the class about 3D printing.  As a  parting gift, the pupils were given 3D printed Christmas trees to hang in their homes!

In summary, Psyber-Tech can make anything which can be thought of and designed. The limitations of 3D printing are the limits of the imagination only.

Get in Touch Today

If any readers of this blog like what they have heard, or have any questions, Jamie can be reached on 01506 657307 or by email Jamie_brown@psyber-tech.co.uk

Remember to visit the website www.psyber-tech.co.uk and check out their Facebook page

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