Background

Rotite is a cutting-edge polymer fastening technology featuring a low-profile, high-strength geometry that’s logical, intuitive, and patented. From USB connectors to automotive composite panels and baby seat straps, Rotite’s applications are diverse and growing.

While Rotite often partners with manufacturers to integrate its fastening systems, it has also launched its own product brand, Spyn, focused on delivering smart, high-performance consumer goods.

The Challenge

As a lean, innovation-led company, Rotite needed to:

• Rapidly develop and bring products to market
• Avoid costly, inflexible injection molding tooling
• Produce complex geometries that standard methods couldn’t handle
• Minimize time and costs while iterating and improving

Developing injection molding tools was cost-prohibitive. Some products would require £50,000+ upfront investment in tooling, a major risk for an agile company iterating on new designs.

The SLS Solution: In-House Production with Lisa PRO

During the concept stage, Rotite used a service provider with an MJF machine. But as their product vision evolved and they received government innovation funding, they chose to invest in a Sinterit Lisa PRO — enabling them to:

Bring full development in-house
From ideation to final product, everything now happens in one space.

Cut implementation time by 3x
They can move from design to functional prototypes and production-ready parts within days, not months.

Save over £30,000 per project
Compared to tooling costs for injection molding, the Lisa PRO investment was quickly recovered.

Print 223 parts in a single batch
Mass prototyping or low-volume manufacturing is now both affordable and scalable.

Achieve end-use quality
Using Sinterit’s PA12 powder, the printed parts offer excellent mechanical performance, meeting the high standards needed for consumer products.

Results & Impact

• Product Development is 3x Faster
  Design, iterate, and launch with unmatched speed.
• £30,000+ in Savings
  Avoid costly tooling — one project saved over 60% in production setup costs.
• 223 Functional Parts Printed at Once
  Optimize for scale, customization, or continuous iteration — without retooling.
• More Products, Less Risk
  No sunk costs from obsolete molds or design changes.

Conclusion: Scaling Smarter with Lisa PRO

Rotite’s investment in Sinterit Lisa PRO has transformed its ability to innovate and scale. With professional-grade SLS quality, they now control their entire product lifecycle — from concept to launch — internally, flexibly, and cost-effectively.

For startups and agile manufacturers, SLS 3D printing isn’t just a prototyping tool — it’s a competitive advantage.