3DPRINTUK: From Prototypes to
Low Volume Batch Manufacture
3DPRINTUK have fast become one of the 3DPRINTUK are bridging the gap between Over a million 3D parts have been
UK's favourite providers of 3D production. injection moulding and prototyping and developed by 3DPRINTUK using SLS
3D printing is changing the way the are able to offer clients a high quality technology. Their low volume batch
manufacturing world sees prototyping, service that offers a quick turnaround, production includes 3D printed jigs
design and development and even mass identical and accurate models, and even and fixtures for Brushtec a worldwide
production, offering a cheap and simply free polishing for a smoother finish. manufacturer and designer of innovative
method for strong, accurate and cost-
effective small parts and components,
Today, 3DPRINTUK specialise in additive
but with potential to grow far bigger. manufacturing for low volume production
Based in London, 3DPRINTUK is led by working with all manner of companies
Director Nick Allen, a trained product across the UK but mainly SME’s. Names
designer with years of rich experience in they have worked with include Aston
the industry. Prior to 2011, he spotted Martin, Merlin Magic Making, Brillopak
a clear gap in the market for 3D plastic and Brushtec. Part manufacture using
production, without the need for CNC Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) machines,
milling or expensive injection moulding. can be applied to almost any sector,
Typically, injection moulding can be
quite expensive due to the necessary
tooling costs, resulting in both SME and
multinational corporations opting for
cheaper alternatives that are still high
quality and durable.
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runs and one off prototype production,
whether for the production of technology,
engineering parts, models and more.
In fact, with the SLS 3D printers, the
brushware; specialising in brushes for
the industrial, municipal, and agriculture
markets. Brushtec choose SLS printing
as “a tactical solution to turn around
an improved design quickly without all
the setup costs of injection moulding.
For some part we make SLS was 55-
75% cheaper than CNC milling. What
convinced us was the speedy turnaround
from 3DPRINTUK along with the accuracy
of the output which was far better than
we had been able to achieve with other
suppliers and also at a reasonable cost.”
components created are often far For further information or to get an
superior in terms of functionality and automatic quote for your parts visit
resolution when compared to traditional www.3dprint-uk.co.uk or call
resin printers. 0208 692 5208.