Production tooling
Drill jig and inspection fixture in 48h — 70% cheaper than classic machining, iterations without mold cost.
PETG-CFJigs
Workshop in Antibes, France
Industry, SMEs & Robotics
Manufacturing solutions for industry & robotics
Engineering, design and manufacturing office for SMEs and tech startups in the Alpes-Maritimes. Tooling, jigs, functional prototyping, electronics, spare parts and robotic components — 3D printing, CNC and additive manufacturing expertise. Based in Antibes, close to Sophia-Antipolis.
60-80%
Savings vs. traditional machining
24-48h
Express prototyping
10-1000
Small batches
15+
Technical materials
Industry & SMEs
Digital manufacturing for industry
Reduce tooling costs, accelerate development cycles and secure your spare parts.
Tooling & jigs
Drilling jigs, assembly guides, inspection fixtures, thermoforming molds. Reduced cycle times and improved quality.
Functional prototyping
Ergonomic validation, assembly testing, rapid iterations. From concept to finished product in days instead of weeks.
Small batches (10-1000)
Production without mold investment. Full flexibility: design changes between batches at no extra cost.
Spare parts
Reproduction of obsolete or unavailable machine parts. Reverse engineering and manufacturing in technical materials.
Robotics & Tech
Components for robotics
Rapid prototyping and custom component manufacturing for your robotics and electronics projects.
Enclosures & chassis
Custom electronic enclosures, robot chassis, sensor mounts. Design optimized for component integration.
Mechanical parts
Gears, transmissions, pivot links, slides. Technical materials: Nylon, POM, carbon composites.
Rapid prototyping
24h iteration on your mechanical and electronic designs. Quick testing, modification, re-printing.
End-effectors & grippers
Custom grippers, end-of-arm tooling, robotic tooling specific to your application.
Jigs & fixtures
Drilling jigs, assembly guides, quality inspection fixtures.
Small batches
Lots of 10–1000 without molds, design changes between runs.
Client projects
Sector projects
Only portfolio items linked to this sector, from our Antibes workshop.
Technical materials
Materials for industry & robotics
Technical polymers and machined metals based on mechanical, thermal and friction needs.
| Material | UV Resistance | Mechanical | Temperature | Ideal use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon PA6 | MEDIUM | EXTREME | 120°C+ | Gears, hinges, high-wear mechanical and friction parts. |
| Carbon PETG | GOOD | RIGID | 80°C | Light structural parts, chassis, premium carbon finish. |
| ASA | EXCELLENT | GOOD | 95°C | Exterior enclosures, machine covers, UV and shop-heat exposed parts. |
| POM (CNC) | GOOD | EXTREME | 100°C | Slides, pulleys, low-friction precision machined parts. |
| Aluminum CNC | EXCELLENT | EXTREME | 200°C+ | Plates, shafts, structural mounts, high-precision tooling. |
Nylon PA6
UV
MEDIUM
Mechanical: EXTREME
Temp: 120°C+
Gears, hinges, high-wear mechanical and friction parts.
Carbon PETG
UV
GOOD
Mechanical: RIGID
Temp: 80°C
Light structural parts, chassis, premium carbon finish.
ASA
UV
EXCELLENT
Mechanical: GOOD
Temp: 95°C
Exterior enclosures, machine covers, UV and shop-heat exposed parts.
POM (CNC)
UV
GOOD
Mechanical: EXTREME
Temp: 100°C
Slides, pulleys, low-friction precision machined parts.
Aluminum CNC
UV
EXCELLENT
Mechanical: EXTREME
Temp: 200°C+
Plates, shafts, structural mounts, high-precision tooling.
Reinforced design
Machine part keeps failing? We fix the design
We don’t just copy: we fix thickness, material, radii and reinforcements.
01
Thickness & radii
Failure zones reviewed: fillets, reinforced sections, removal of stress concentrations.
02
Right material
Nylon, carbon PETG, POM or aluminum — chosen for friction, impact and shop temperature.
03
Ribs & DFM
Ribs, inserts, manufacturable geometry to survive the cycle and ease replacement.
Digital catalog
Your machine parts catalog
Jigs, enclosures and spares: every file is archived so you can relaunch production and maintenance without redoing the study.
Express reorder
Wear part or lost jig: immediate relaunch from the archive.
Controlled cost
No study on every failure — you pay manufacturing, not reverse engineering again.
Shop traceability
References, versions and materials documented for your maintenance.
Machine parts catalog
line-A-drill-jig.stl2024-10
robot-sensor-enclosure-v2.stl2025-01
obsolete-spare-pom.step2025-04
custom-eoa-gripper.stl2025-08
Sample industrial archive
Process
From requirements to production
01
01 / 04
Requirements brief
Define your needs: mechanical, thermal and environmental constraints.
Case studies
Industry & robotics examples
Obsolete machine part
Scan of a worn part, CAD correction, Nylon / aluminum build. Machine back online.
Reverse eng.Spares
Robot gripper
Custom EOA gripper fitted to product geometry — rapid prototype then small batch.
RoboticsNylon
Engineering, design & manufacturing office
Beyond the part: design to series
Tooling and rapid prototyping — plus engineering, electronics, CAD, DFM, documentation, pre-series and maintenance. Additive manufacturing expertise included.
Installation & Maintenance
A complete service: installation & maintenance
We don't stop at manufacturing. In addition to delivery, NC Factory offers on-site installation and maintenance services in the Alpes-Maritimes to ensure the longevity of your parts.
On-site installation
We come to you to install your parts directly on-site: fitting, adjustment, functional testing. Operational results guaranteed from the very first visit.
Preventive maintenance
Regular inspections, proactive replacement of wear parts, adjustments. We keep your equipment in optimal condition to avoid unexpected downtime.
Express replacement
A broken part? Thanks to our digital archiving of every production, we relaunch manufacturing identically and intervene quickly — without redoing the technical study.
Alpes-Maritimes coverage
Installation and maintenance throughout the 06 department: Antibes, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Sophia-Antipolis, Grasse, Mandelieu, Théoule-sur-Mer and all municipalities.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We manufacture drilling, welding and assembly jigs, quality inspection fixtures, assembly guides and thermoforming molds. 3D printing produces these tools in 24-48h instead of several weeks with traditional machining, at 60 to 80% lower cost.
Yes. We produce mold prototypes, master molds, negative forms and molding tooling (resin/silicone casting, thermoforming) via 3D printing or CNC machining. For high-volume injection, we also support pre-series without a mold before tooling investment.
Absolutely. With current technical materials (Nylon PA6, Carbon PETG, ASA), 3D printed parts rival injection-molded parts for many applications. For extreme constraints, we complement with CNC machining in aluminum or steel.
Yes, it is one of our most requested services. We scan the existing part (even worn), model it in CAD with necessary corrections, and manufacture it via 3D printing or CNC machining in a suitable material.
Yes, our engineering office can be your outsourced R&D team: feasibility study, mechanical design, prototyping, testing and iterations. Ideal for SMEs without an in-house engineering department.
Yes! Sophia-Antipolis and the Alpes-Maritimes are priority service areas with express delivery and on-site installation. Elsewhere in France, we deliver directly to your home or a relay point.
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