Newapparatus is small independent engineering design company that provides one-stop, in-house prototype design and construction.

Owner Ian Bigham has a mechanical engineering degree, extensive CAD experience and multi-faceted skills in the machine shop. He has worked for many years in the oil and gas, metals and polymer industries mainly in research and development including mechanical testing, machine design, process control, instrumentation.

In 2015, Ian designed and built a 3D printer that can print in a variety of materials.Using 3D parametric modeling software, a part can be designed, sliced,converted to G-code, and printed. Depending on the complexity of the part, this could be accomplished the same day.

If you have an idea that needs realization, or a problem requiring a solution, contact Ian.

 

"Newapparatus has been designing and building for us for over 15 years.  Ian always responds enthusiastically to our many custom requests no matter how complex with the end result that my job is easier and my customers are happy. "

Owner, Open Door Designs

 

"Ian's skills were the perfect fit for my jewellery business. When I decided to pursue the idea of building unique equipment and machinery to help with my handmade chainmaille production jewellery line, it was the perfect marriage of my jewellery skills and Ian's mechanical engineering mind. Together we have successfully turned my workshop into a very effective production facility run by a company of one."

Lisa Ridout, Lisa Ridout Exclusive Jewellery