Services

From first sketch to full-rate production, Think Variant develops products, engineers manufacturing systems, and delivers finished hardware under a single purchase order.

Engineering & Production Services 

We Develop the Hardware & Software.

Mechanical Engineering

Electronics

Embedded Systems

Firmware

Industrial Design

We Develop the Process.

Rapid Prototypes

Functional Testing

Engineering Validation

Design for Manufacturing

Tooling

Automation

We Deliver at Scale.

CNC Machining

Additive Manufacturing

Injection Molding

Assembly

Supply Chain

Distribution

Castings

We've solved hard problems across a diverse set of industries:

Medical Devices

Consumer Products

Home Goods

Industrial Equipment

Chemical Handling & Spraying

Cleanroom Equipment

Film & Entertainment

Automotive

Sporting Goods

UAV & Drone Systems

Aerospace

Product Design Firms

Zoos & Animal Care

Research & Laboratory Equipment

Manufacturing Services:

Metal Services

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Binder Jet

Bringing the world’s first metal additive production system to you

MATERIALS:

17-4PH Stainless Steel

304L Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Inconel

RESOLUTION:

1600 x 1600 DPI

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Direct Metal Laser Sintering

MATERIALS:

Tool Steel

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

Copper

Titanium

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CNC

We provide precise and efficient production of complex parts with high accuracy and repeatability, resulting in improved quality and reduced lead times.

Materials: Our CNC machining services deliver parts made from a wide range of plastics and metals 

Mill: Up to 5 axis

Lathe: With live tooling

Swiss: Up to 32mm (1.25in) in diameter

Sheet Metal

Bending, laser cutting, welding, forming, and other processes to manufacture your sheet metal parts and prototypes.

Metals: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and more.

Polymer Services

FFF/FDM Printing

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We offer 3D printing in a wide range of materials and sizes. With 7ft x 5ft x 5ft of build volume, we offer one of the largest 3D printing services in the world.

Materials: Wide range of materials, including ABS, ASA, PLA, Plarinex, PETG, PP, TPU

Nozzle sizes: 0.4 - 1.4mm

Other Services: Inlays, Color Matching, Inserts

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SLS Printing

(Selective Laser Sintering)

We produce complex, strong, and durable parts with high precision and repeatability, making it an ideal solution for producing functional prototypes, end-use parts, and low-volume production runs.

Material: PA12 or PA12 glass filled

Layer Height: 0.03-0.06mm

SLA Printing

(Stereolithography)

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We offer high resolution, detailed and intricate parts with a smooth surface finish, making it an ideal solution for producing functional prototypes and small-batch production. 

Materials: Wide range including transparent

Resolution: 2K-8K

Layer Height: 0.05-0.4mm

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CNC Milling

We provide precise and efficient production of complex parts with high accuracy and repeatability, resulting in improved quality and reduced lead times.

Materials: Our CNC machining services deliver parts made from a wide range of plastics and metals 

Axis: 3, 4 and 5 axis machines are available

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Casting

Perfect for high-quality, low-volume production runs, and intricate details.

Offering: Vacuum Casting, Urethane Casting, Die Casting

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Injection Molding

An ideal solution for high volume production runs, also well suited for producing parts with complex geometries and tight tolerances.

Our sweet spot is to help you from start to finish.

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