For over a decade, Pearl Fit-Out — a 12,000ft2 shop in Portsmouth, Hampshire — has delivered high-quality, bespoke interior solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. From retail spaces to hospitality environments, their expertise in manufacturing and installing bespoke joinery has earned them a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
As their projects have grown in size and complexity, the team recognised the need to modernise their approach to production. Manual methods — such as generating cutting lists by hand and redrawing projects for CNC — were becoming increasingly time-consuming and left room for error, limiting their ability to scale efficiently. To better connect design with CNC machinery and improve overall accuracy, Pearl Fit-Out began exploring ways to streamline and automate their workflow.
Recognising the need for smarter production
Their vision was clear: reduce repetitive tasks, automate cut list generation, and eliminate the need for manual programming. By adopting a solution that can produce machine-ready code directly from design data, they aim to ensure every part is cut, drilled, and machined exactly as intended — ultimately helping to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support high-quality output at scale.
Choosing the right software for scalable growth
Pearl Fit-Out searched for a platform that could support the team’s evolving needs. After careful evaluation, Microvellum stood out as the right fit. Its seamless integration with AutoCAD, which the team was already familiar with, made the transition more approachable. Beyond that, Microvellum’s parametric design tools, CNC machining integration, and material optimisation features aligned perfectly with their future plans.
While Microvellum includes a robust prebuilt library, its flexibility to create and engineer fully custom products was a key deciding factor for Pearl Fit-Out. Specialising in store fixtures, restaurant furniture, banquette seating, bars, and shop fit-outs, they needed a system that could handle unique, one-off designs just as efficiently as repeatable ones. With Microvellum, they see the potential to simplify how they design, engineer, and prepare bespoke products for manufacturing — all from one connected platform.
Pearl Fit-Out is currently in the early stages of implementing Microvellum, with training underway to ensure a smooth transition for the team. As they look ahead, they’re focused on expanding their capabilities, taking on more complex projects, and increasing production capacity. Microvellum is expected to play a key role in that journey — streamlining operations, enhancing accuracy, and helping the business scale with confidence.
