Success Story
| Region/Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Sector | Manufacturing |
| Programme | Start Up Loans |
Cowbridge-based Lunia 3D, which went from a garden shed hobby to a large-scale 3D printing firm. The 3D printing company has attracted a range of commissions; from lifesaving military equipment for the Ministry of Defence; to a full-scale car prototype for self-driving testing, and a large bespoke shopfront display for a high-end jeweller in Mayfair, London.
It was started by former secondary school friends Ken Pearce and Yousef Ahmed, both 26 and from Newport, who reunited after a decade to combine their skills and launch the business in 2020.
The pair were helped initially by a £2,000 Start Up Loan to invest in their first commercial 3D printer.
Three years on, with 40 more printers and a further £12,000 recently received from the British Business Bank, Lunia 3D has cemented itself as a key player on the flourishing 3D printing stage.
“We’re really excited for what the next stage in our business will bring. As well as continuing with commissions and production, we’re really enjoying being able to teach others the skills that we’ve developed. At this stage of our business, we’re also really happy to be involved in the Ambassador programme as we know first-hand what a Start Up Loan can do to help get a business off the ground. We just hope our story can inspire others to consider pursuing their own business idea.”
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