MNL is a family run business spanning two generations taking a real pride in how it operates. Since 1971 MNL has been producing quality prototypes second to none. Quality doesn’t always come at a price though; MNL will combine the best/most appropriate technology to give you the best combination of price and quality. MNL’s reputation for quality of product and service is extremely enviable throughout the RP industry.
MNL offer a professional service to help your product development from concept through to production. Its range of model types includes conceptual, functional, photographic, architectural, large scale, small scale, aesthetic, block work, foam and budget models to name a few! MNL are not restricted by only one technology, they offer large format SLA, small intricate SLA, Superior finish SLS, however sometimes traditional model making is still quicker, cheaper and more accurate.
Their huge choice of vacuum casting materials often means they can closely match your production material choice with a suitable resin simulant. MNL are large enough to tackle most projects yet small enough to remain friendly and flexible. MNL strive to create relationships with their customers, knowing that they will be back time and time again.MNL - "a passion for prototypes"
Malcolm Nicholls Limited, or MNL for short, is one of the oldest RP suppliers in the UK. Established in 1971 providing high quality hand built industrial prototypes to both small and large companies, MNL has grown to the company it is today without changing its philosophy on quality.
MNL was one of the first service providers to offer SLA, in fact that was over 11 years ago. They still continue to offer SLA on the same build platforms they had then (500x500mm) with the addition of the extremely intricate viper SLA parts. Between the two types of process, most geometries are catered for.
MNL have always looked to pioneering materials to offer the closest representation of production materials. At the beginning of this year they continued their interest in new materials with the introduction of a new SLS Nylon, with a superior surface finish and the look and feel closer to injection mouldings, a 1st in the UK.
Their wealth of experience in vacuum casting started many years before they invested in the first MCP machine to be sold in the UK. They have been vacuum casting since the 70's. MNL's experience has lead them to take on complex projects many of their competitors have declined.
However, no matter how many RP machines you have, you still need to add the professional touch to your finished product. MNL's reputation for excellence is based upon a superb blend of high-tech RP machines and materials and high quality traditional craftsmanship
MNL - "a passion for prototypes"