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Photofab chemical etching

Expect more from your metal fabrication partner

Whilst Photofab continues to be renowned as world leaders in chemical etching, our offering has expanded to encapsulate the whole process from start to finish.

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Neil Shorten looks back on 2022 at Photofab

Neil Shorten, Managing Director at Photofab reflects on the year and looks ahead to 2023. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

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Time to reshore your manufacturing supply chain

Our country has faced many challenges in recent times causing a crippling domino effect of disruptions in the supply chain, forcing longer lead-times and reduced profit margins. Reshoring manufacturing services in Britain can help alleviate many of these issues.

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Photofab Volume Automation chemical etching

Photofab automates faster lead-times

Building on our 50 years’ experience and continuous investment in people and processes, we have evolved our high-volume chemical etching services to deliver industry leading standards in both quality and lead-times.

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Photofab Etching versus Laser Cutting

Chemical etching vs laser cutting, which one works best?

This is a question we’re often asked as both methods offer cost-effective, precision cutting and engraving of sheet metal

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Forming and hard tooling

On form to shape a new service

Proven to be an essential part of the production journey, Photofab have heavily invested in a dedicated secondary unit, the aim of this is to offer an even greater service and flexibility to our customers.

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Photofab chemical etching

Your essential partner for full-service prototyping

Prototyping is a critical part to any manufacturing process, a time sensitive and necessary step to ensure the success of high-volume production.

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Phil Durham, a Photofab legend retires

The word retirement conjures up images of relaxation, travel, rising when you want, and spending more time doing exactly what you and your partner chose to do.

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Photofab account managers

Dedicated to getting things done: 10 questions for Alex Gazzaniga

An interview with Alex Gazzaniga on how Account Managers help move etching projects along smoothly and with minimal disruption.

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