LiteVac 800
3D printed part series for commercial product.
3DSérieProduit
Workshop in Antibes, France
Small series without mold
Small series without mold: produce 10 to 500 units with no tooling investment
Launch your product without injection molds: NC Factory produces small series via industrial 3D printing, CNC machining and hybrid processes — controlled cost and short lead times.
10-500
Units
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Mold
3D+CNC
Process
24h
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Why choose us
What improves your outcomes
Production of 10 to 500 units without mold or heavy tooling.
Production of 10 to 500 units without mold or heavy tooling.
FDM/SLA 3D printing, CNC and laser in one workshop.
FDM/SLA 3D printing, CNC and laser in one workshop.
Competitive unit cost vs mold for volumes <500.
Competitive unit cost vs mold for volumes <500.
Integrated logistics, packaging and B2B shipping.
Integrated logistics, packaging and B2B shipping.
Common use cases
Small series cases
When mold-free small series is the best option.
Test market launch
100 units to validate demand before mold.
Niche B2B product
Modest volumes, customization possible.
Spare parts
On-demand production without mold stock.
Evolving product
Frequent iterations impossible with fixed tooling.
Custom equipment
Configurable small batches for industrial clients.
Hardware startup
First customers without tooling investment.
Process
Light series production
Fast industrialization without tooling for market launch.
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DFM validation
Design optimization for mold-free series production.
Client projects
Concrete projects
Only portfolio items linked to this expertise, from our Antibes workshop.
From Antibes, we deliver to SMEs and startups in Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, Cannes and Monaco — pilot markets, commercial pre-series and recurring production.
Service area
Cities covered from our Antibes workshop
- Antibes
- Sophia-Antipolis
- Nice
- Cannes
- Monaco
- Valbonne
Process
Series technologies
Optimal combination by volume and material.
Industrial FDM
PA, PC, Nylon — robust parts 50-500 units.
SLA series
Technical resins, fine finish.
CNC small series
Aluminum, plastics — precision and final material.
Hybrid
Mixed process per reference for optimal cost.
Benefits
Why without a mold?
Flexibility and ROI for intermediate volumes.
Zero investment
No €5 to 50k mold to amortize.
Design flexibility
CAD changes between batches without tooling loss.
Short lead time
Production in weeks, not months.
Market test
Validate demand before tooling commitment.
Proof & examples
Produced series
Mold-free small series delivered from Antibes.
Configurable enclosures
150 FDM units, 3 color variants.
FDM150uB2B
CNC parts
80 machined aluminum units, ±0.1 mm tolerance.
CNCAluSérie
Small series without mold — Antibes & PACA
NC Factory produces small series without mold (10-500 units): 3D printing, CNC and logistics from Antibes for hardware startups.
Prototypes & Series
From idea to pre-series
Engineering, CAD, DFM, electronics, prototyping and manufacturing: one partner to industrialize your product — SMEs, startups and industrial sites.
Our French workshop
Design and manufacture under one roof
A real workshop on the French Riviera: professional machines, quality control, short lead times. From one-offs to small series — Made in France, delivered across the 06 and nationwide.
24 Avenue de la Verte Pagane, 06600 Antibes
Pro machine park
FDM/SLA 3D printing, laser, CNC, electronics: technical means under one roof to move from study to manufacturing.
Quality checked
Every part is verified before shipping. Technical materials selected for real-world use (UV, mechanical, outdoor, marine).
Responsive lead times
Quote within 24h, production often in 24–48h. Rush jobs possible depending on workshop load.
Delivery & installation
Express delivery with optional installation in the Alpes-Maritimes, home or pickup point nationwide — quayside delivery for yachting.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
From 10 units. Optimal between 50 and 500 depending on geometry and material.
Without mold investment (€5-50k), mold-free small series is often more cost-effective up to 500 units.
1 to 4 weeks depending on volume and complexity, after DFM validation.
Yes, with series inspection procedures and batch material traceability.
Yes. Reorder on demand with archived files.
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