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We believe in local Brisbane manufacturing and design. We know that quality & care is heart of any business. It's in our DNA.

We specialise in high end CNC router product development, design and CAD with a particular focus on specialist concrete molds for architectural formwork and construction. We know top and bottom arc plates all too well!

From 3D design development to general 2D shapes - we've got the tools to make your project come to life. Using our design knowledge and of course our big CNC routers - we'll make it happen.

Design

Experienced Industrial Designer working across multiple mediums and industry sectors

CAD

We use the latest CAD softwares:

Fusion 360

Vectric Aspire

CNC

Industrial sized CNC router

Bed size 2500mm x 1300mm

Cutting height 120mm

Products

We develop and sell our our range of cnc related gear. Physical & downloadable artefacts to help you when you need it

Our services

We can use our CNC router in a variety of ways

2D shape cutting

Profile cutting is our bread and butter. We can easily pocket out various depth holes in material stock and cut the final profile shape

3D object milling

We use the latest 3D tooling strategies and operations to create three dimensional artefacts

Sign Making

Have a custom sign that you need made? We can do it. We will help you design it and develop the toolpaths to make it happen

Form Work

We specifically assist concreters & formworkers with curved or complex forms. Our background is in concrete mould making and we know how to think in reverse to make your form needs come to life

Architectural

Sick of cutting complex shapes with a jigsaw? We can accurately design and cut all types of strange details that architects draw. From 3d conceptualisation to shop drawings we're here to help

Contract Manufacturing

We can help your business by cutting your products. We've helped dozens of small & medium sized businesses bring products to market

Slab Levelling

Working with undressed or live edge timber? We can flatten it out for you

3d Printing

We can print most plastics PLA, PETG, ABS, Nylon, ASA

Optimised Nesting

We hate waste and love high yeilding material and part layout. We use 3 types of smart software to nest your parts for better production yeilds

Plywood experts

We're pretty good at Ply

We only provide the sharpest edges you’re looking for. No furry faces here

Materials we work with

Wood

Plywood, FormPly, MDF, Chipboard, Softwoods, Hardwoods

Metal

Brass, Aluminium, Copper (Non-Ferrous Metals)

Plastics

Acrylic (cast), HDPE

Some of Our Clients

Customers reviews

Playdrive was commissioned to provide the technical design, production and assembly of a highly-bespoke, themed, children's activity tent for the World Science Festival Brisbane. He was exceptionally dedicated to achieving a successful outcome for the tent, taking an interest in the tent's vision and concepts to ensure they translated into the design outcome. His effective collaboration and communication during the design and prototyping phase made problem solving efficient and enjoyable, and led to a smooth production phase.

Richard Stride Designer - WSF Brisbane

We have worked on multiple projects with Carl, some with considerably short timelines and he has consistently delivered on schedule and above expectations.

His technical knowledge around CNC production combined with a quick and creative knack for problem solving has gotten us out of a tight spot more than once.

We can't wait to work with Carl again and would definitely recommend him for any company looking for everything from design concepting and rapid proto-typing through to final CNC manufacturing.

Dugald Moncrieffs Manager FE Fabrications

"Carl’s attention to detail, his passion to find the best solution and his design aesthetic all combined to help us create new and exciting products. I found him easy to work with and the result was elegant and functional. I have no hesitation in recommending PlayDriveCNC and Carl for your next design project"

Maurice Hillier Ministry of HandMade

We're keen to hear from you

Whether you need us to help you design a product,
develop CNC toolpaths to sourcing material
and cutting your work - we're here to help.
Click the link below and check out what PlayDrive can do with you.