An experimental business model for hardware innovation, product ownership and decentralised manufacture.

In a world where mass production prioritises efficiency over quality, LunaDrives offers a different path. One that puts innovation and high-performance directly into the hands of those who dare to create.

Specialising in 3D printable power and propulsion systems, LunaDrives provides high-quality, accessible designs that allow individuals to take control of their manufacturing processes, whether creating advanced energy systems or powering personal projects.

Our Mission

Practical Innovation, Independence, and Sustainability

The LunaDrives mission is to provide people with the tools to create, build, and innovate—without the traditional barriers that have held them back. We’re committed to:

Providing Access

Making advanced hardware technologies, like off-grid power systems and performance EVs, more accessible to everyone.

Innovating Energy Solutions

Developing more efficient ways to harvest, store, and use energy with less environmental impact.

Building for the Long Term

Designing products that last, eliminating planned obsolescence, and giving users complete control over the products they build.

Minimising Waste

Supporting on-demand manufacturing to reduce material waste, transportation costs, and overproduction.

Enhancing Health and Community

Creating technology that improves quality of life and brings people together.

Fostering Independence

Giving individuals the power to take control of their own manufacturing and energy solutions.

LunaPlugs^®: A New Approach to High-Performance Manufacturing

Our first product, LunaPlugs, is a versatile series of 3D printable electrical connectors designed to help makers de-risk outdoor, marine, and off-grid systems. 

Starting with the EC8x1 configuration, LunaPlugs offer flexibility and durability for various applications. Once you’ve mastered printing the EC8x1, you’ll gain the confidence to print future, higher-value configurations with minimal waste and maximum performance - making LunaPlugs a foundation for advanced, customisable solutions.

These connectors are designed for high performance and ease of use, allowing both novice and expert creators to print exactly what they need when they need it. With options for 25A, 50A, and 100A contacts, LunaPlugs will expand into a full range of high-performance solutions, helping to push the boundaries of local manufacturing and independent innovation.

The Environmental Benefits of Localised 3D Printing

The benefits of decentralised manufacturing go beyond just personal control.

They extend to the environment.

Our 3D printing approach offers several key advantages:

Less Packaging

Products printed locally reduce the need for excess packaging materials.

Lower Transportation
Emissions

By eliminating most long-distance shipping stages typical of mass-produced goods, we significantly lower the carbon footprint of transportation.

On-Demand Production

Users print only what they need, reducing waste, storage needs, and excess inventory.

Upcycling

We encourage users to repurpose components like batteries from scrapped EVs, contributing to a circular economy and reducing electronic waste.

This decentralised approach to manufacturing is about making advanced, environmentally conscious technology available to everyone without sacrificing quality or performance.

A transparent, user-centric business model

LunaDrives doesn't just sell products. We enable creators.

Our revenue model is simple: users purchase our designs for a one-time fee, which allows them to print the designs as often as they like for personal use. 

Materials can be sourced through our affiliate links, and for those ready to take their creations to market, we offer affordable commercial licensing subscriptions. This allows creators to scale their production and sell their builds, all while maintaining control of their process.

Supporting Makers and Innovators Worldwide

Our platform is more than just a marketplace for designs.

LunaDrives is a platform for creators, makers, and innovators who want to bring their ideas to life.

We encourage designers and innovators to submit their own creations for consideration, offering a split-profit model that allows them to bring their products to market without the high costs and risks associated with launching a business. Whether you have a complete product or just an idea, LunaDrives is here to help turn your vision into reality.

LunaPlugs^®:
Just the Beginning

LunaPlugs are just the start of what LunaDrives has to offer.

By purchasing and learning to print the EC8x1 Set, users not only gain the competencies required for the entire range of LunaPlugs products, but more importantly, your investment helps kickstart our journey toward even more exciting innovations—from personal sports EVs, like electric surfboards, to off-grid energy solutions—all under this decentralised model, significantly reducing barriers to entry and fostering independence from corporate systems.

At an accessible price point, purchasing a set of LunaPlugs helps fund the next wave of groundbreaking technology—and brings us closer to a future where everyone can take control of their own manufacturing needs.

Help Us Accelerate the Future of Manufacturing

We are entirely self-funded, ensuring full independence in pursuing our mission. The high development costs combined with difficulty in protecting Intellectual Property (e.g. single-use STL/slicer files) in a decentralised approach such as this is likely the reason why no one has already done it—despite the clear and widespread potential benefits. If you share our vision, help us accelerate our journey:

Purchase LunaPlugs: By starting with the EC8x1 Set, you will learn the skills required to build our future products while supporting our mission.

Buy materials through our links: Purchasing tried and tested materials through our affiliate partners helps fund our ongoing research and development.

Share your builds: Show off your creations on social media and inspire others to take control of their manufacturing.

Spread the word: Help us grow by sharing, liking, and subscribing to our content.

This decentralised approach to manufacturing is about making advanced, environmentally conscious technology available to everyone without sacrificing quality or performance.

Join us in shaping the future of advanced, decentralised manufacturing. The power to build and create should be in the hands of those who dare.

Neil Woollen
Inventor of LunaDrives^®, 2025