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About us

Workshop7 is a creative workshop facility offering comprehensive resources for research, design, collaboration and fabrication. Our facility features an extensive array of digital and analog technologies including 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D visualisation, VR, and AR. Complementary to these digital capabilities, Workshop7 is also equipped with a diverse selection of manual woodworking and metalworking equipment. We are available for design consultation to produce CAD files or just help to articulate your concept. 

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Prototyping

Prototyping

Our workshop’s design prototyping service is dedicated to turning your ideas into reality through a seamless consultation process with our expert staff. Starting with an in-depth discussion to understand your vision, we provide guidance on the most effective design and fabrication techniques. Utilizing advanced digital tools such as 3D printers, CNC machines, and laser cutters, along with traditional manual equipment, we create precise and functional prototypes. We incorporate VR and AR technologies for enhanced visualization, allowing iterative refinement and ensuring the prototype meets your exact specifications. Our team supports you every step of the way, from initial CAD modeling to the final fabrication, ensuring efficient and innovative prototype development.

Read more about the services and facilities available at workshop7.

Fabrication

Fabrication

Our workshop’s fabrication services offer a comprehensive suite of capabilities, supported by our expert personnel to ensure your project’s success. From the initial concept, our experienced staff collaborates with you to determine the best fabrication methods, materials, and processes. Our digital fabrication services include 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and vinyl cutting, enabling precise and efficient production. For manual fabrication, we provide extensive woodworking, metalworking, and plastic fabrication facilities, including vacuum forming and heat bending. Additionally, our composite workspace supports layup, molding, resin infusion, and vacuum bagging. Throughout the fabrication process, our team provides continuous support and guidance, ensuring high-quality results that meet your exact needs and specifications.

Contact workshop7 to organise a tour and see the extensive list of tools and machinery available.

Design consultation

Design consultation

Our design consultation service, led by experienced industrial designers, offers expert guidance to bring your ideas to fruition. The process begins with a detailed evaluation of your project requirements, goals, and constraints. Our designers provide personalized advice on design strategy, materials selection, and manufacturing processes. Utilizing state-of-the-art tools and techniques, we help optimize your design for functionality, aesthetics, and user experience. Throughout the consultation, we emphasize collaborative problem-solving and innovative thinking, ensuring that your design evolves into a successful and impactful product.

Other services:
  • Training and workshops:
    • Safety inductions
    • Skill development courses
  • Project consultation and support:
    • Design reviews
    • Fabrication assistance


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Our people

Our team is comprised of technicians and academics with a wide range of technical and research backgrounds. Read further to see where our passion for design and innovation has taken each one of us.

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Who we work with

W7 has proudly partnered with a diverse range of organisations, delivering exceptional products and services across various sectors. Our clients include national institutions, local government departments, cultural institutions, product design companies, architectural firms, entrepreneurial enterprises, developers, and researchers.

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