Manufacturing LAYER

FabLab

A public-access fabrication facility at Oceansgate — and the seed of Emrys's manufacturing competency.

Manufacturing

A public-access fabrication laboratory at Oceansgate offering 3D printing (FDM, resin, SLS), laser cutting, CNC machining and electronics workbenches at slightly below-market pricing.

Problem solvedPlymouth's engineering and marine community lacks an accessible, well-equipped shared fabrication space — and Emrys needs to build in-house manufacturing competency from day one.
Key innovationRevenue from spare capacity, a local engineering talent pipeline, and hands-on manufacturing experience for every product in the Emrys portfolio, all from the same facility.
Target marketsLocal engineers, makers, students, and small businesses around Plymouth's marine and technology cluster.
StatusPlanned for Year 1–2, partially funded from seed capital.
Key milestoneRevenue contribution begins Year 2.
Revenue modelMembership, machine time, and training.