Case Study: Thermaco achieves faster, lower-cost scaling of its Big Dipper product line with Xometry injection molding

Thermaco Uses Xometry Injection Molding to Scale Global Product Line

Thermaco, a North Carolina–based maker of grease traps and food waste interceptors, needed to scale production of a redesigned Big Dipper AST (Automatic Solids Transfer) that uses an electric pump to improve environmental performance and market reach. To move from prototyping to low-volume production quickly and cost-effectively, Thermaco selected Xometry’s injection molding services (having also used Xometry’s SLS and FDM 3D printing for prototyping).

Xometry produced four short-run injection-molded components—including a cosmetic ABS strainer cover, glass-filled polypropylene support parts, and the pump impeller—delivering parts months sooner than previous suppliers and at about 20% lower cost. Thermaco received production parts in less than half the time of other vendors, allowing the company to scale the low-volume product, increase product value and offerings, and drive sales and regulatory compliance with a fast, turnkey solution from Xometry.

Thermaco

Bruce Kyles

Thermaco Engineer