Team investment
Rich kicks off the conversation with the news of a recent investment that saw an impressive £ 750,000 spend to increase capacity , diversify into wider markets , and broaden AME Group ’ s manufacturing capabilities . “ We make the best use of the space we have available ,” he begins . “ The investment enabled us to bring in three new machines , and strengthen our high-resolution operation . We were then able to increase the size of parts we can make in one piece ; we went from 250 to 450mm cubes , and our standard resolution SLA capability grew from 350 to 800mm cubes . As part of this investment , the 3D printing and production side of the business was rebranded as AME-3D , in order to bring clarity to its offering .”
Rich then highlights that the business has also invested significantly in its most important asset : the health and safety of its team . With this , he shares that AME Group subsequently introduced extra extraction machines to ensure the staff have the best possible working environment , and , alongside structural refinement , the company is also expanding its team to grow its pool of talent . “ We have done several hires in the business , taken on a couple of workshop staff , and added sales resources directed towards both the prototyping and the design side of the
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