Digital Manufacturing

Transforming operational and industrial resilience through deployable digital manufacturing

Our suite of point‑of‑need manufacturing and digital engineering capabilities help organisations reduce downtime, accelerate repairs and strengthen supply chain agility, that include:

Mobile AM units that bring fabrication directly to the operational environment
AI‑powered design optimisation to unlock lighter, stronger and AM‑efficient components to unlock performance efficiencies
Cybersecure digital inventory platforms that improve visibility, control and sustainment planning

I A.M. Factory (I Additive Manufacturing Factory)

A 3-in-1 component design and fabrication solution right where you need it

I A.M. Factory is a mobile “AM-in-a-box” concept designed for just-in-time production. Complex, high-precision components can be digitally constructed or reconstructed and fabricated on-site where it is needed.

A rapidly deployable solution with the potential to disrupt traditional supply chains, I A.M. Factory reduces inventory dependence, lead times and downtime – empowering frontline operators with agile repair and sustainment capabilities, even in remote, off-grid environments.

Scalable to your requirements, the I A.M. Factory mobile system consists of three modules:

Manufacturing Unit

For digital reconstruction and 3D printing through powder bed fusion technology

Post-processing Unit

To finish printed parts by removing supports, improving surface quality, relieving stresses and ensuring the final product meets functional and aesthetic requirements.

Utilities Unit

Provides the power source for work in off-grid environments

Our Work in the Oil & Gas Industry

Oil & Gas Component Use Case

In partnership with Alloyed UK, ST Engineering used GenAI‑driven design optimisation to restore and enhance an obsolete, damaged water pump assembly. The work involved digital asset reconstruction and metal 3D‑printed replacement via powder bed fusion. The AI‑optimised impeller design delivered improved efficiency and durability.

Like-For-Like Impeller Replacement Enhancements

Material upgrade: from cast iron to stainless steel
Manufacturing efficiency: 3 months to 3 weeks reduced lead time
Yield strength: 200% increase, reaching 645 MPa
Maximum stress tolerance: 10% improvement
Flow rate: maintained

GenAI-optimised Design with New Design IP Achieved

Material upgrade: from cast iron to Inconel718 (nickel‑based superalloy)
Manufacturing efficiency: 3 months to 3 weeks reduced lead time
Flow rate: 21% increase
Motor drive: 16% lower RPM
Weight reduction: 25% decrease (from 3.87kg to 2.88kg)

Other offerings

Digitalisation Transition: From 2D to 3D

Transforming legacy drawings into digital assets should not slow you down. Through our partnership with SpareParts3D, we use AI to seamlessly convert complex 2D engineering drawings into accurate 3D CAD models – helping you build digital inventories faster and streamline digitalisation across your asset lifecycle – for a smoother transition to fully digital operations.

Scalable AM Services for Peak Demand

When your operations face sudden spikes in demand, you need manufacturing capacity that scales with you. Our flexible lease‑rental‑and‑operate model brings additive manufacturing to your site - giving you on‑demand production, faster turnaround, and greater control over operational continuity without the upfront investment.