3DPRINTUK ’ s instant online pricing model showed us that its costs were very competitive and would scale well with our business .
“ As a manufacturer of plastic parts , we cannot hide from the environmental impact of plastic on the environment . However , we also believe that plastic materials continue to offer benefits and do have a part to play in a sustainable economy . This can be seen in the way that plastics can replace some metals making parts and components that are lighter in weight .”
Just a few months later , in June , 3DPRINTUK was able to announce that it had indeed achieved certified carbon neutral status and is the first 3D printing service bureau to do so .
SOME FACTS AND FIGURES
It is not all that surprising then that 3DPRINTUK has continued to experience significant growth . One independent testament to this , was 3DPRINTUK being named as one of Europe ’ s fastest growing companies in 2023 on the FT 1000 . This appearance was based on an absolute growth rate of 171.6 % over the last four years . The list also highlighted how 3DPRINTUK is the third fastest growing manufacturer in the UK .
Inside the facility , the company ’ s fleet of 3D printers has grown significantly and now includes 14 in-house EOS SLS machines , four HP 5210 systems and a recently installed Stratasys SAF H350 industrial 3D printer . These
machines are all complemented by a full DyeMansion suite of post processing equipment , which has also expanded significantly over the last 12 months . So much so , that the company is currently in the process of expanding the facility ’ s footprint to 15,000 square feet , adding an additional 5,000 square feet in the form of a new building in the same location , that will become a dedicated post processing hub .
The heart of 3DPRINTUK , however , is the team of talented and experienced people that offer a wealth of expertise . This expertise is not just dedicated to running the machines for optimum , high-quality output , but also for software development and customer partnerships and liaison . The core team at 3DPRINTUK has now grown to 25 people , with sound leadership in each department .
A BROAD CUSTOMER BASE
The low entry cost of the 3DPRINTUK service sets it apart from other manufacturing options . With a minimum order of just £ 40 , the service is open to a vast potential client base spanning across diverse sectors , and enabling the company to cater to a wide range of industries , as mentioned above , from volumes of 1 through to 10,000 . 3DPRINTUK partners with clients working in sectors ranging from Cycling & Sport Technology to Marine & Subsea equipment ; across Academia and the Creative industries ; as well as Green Energy , Autonomous & Electric Vehicles , VR , Prosthetics & Robotics . The company also supplies a significant number of Design Consultancies with high end , functional prototypes and low volume production parts .
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Third party testimonials are perhaps the surest way to garner understanding of how a company operates and delivers for its clients . Below are just a couple , that speak to the capabilities and capacity of the 3DPRINTUK service :
Andrew Magnier , Founder of MagCAD , has utilized the company ’ s service for a number of years to develop and manufacture parts for his cycling business : “ 3DPRINTUK ’ s instant online pricing model showed us that its costs were very competitive and would scale well with our business . Initial test runs also demonstrated that the quality of parts is outstanding and the 3DPRINTUK team is very communicative and knowledgeable .” MagCAD now regularly places repeat orders for production parts .
Jeremy Sitbon , Chief Robotics Engineer – Marine Robotics Systems at ecoSUB Robotics also regularly use the 3DPRINTUK service for the production of some key parts for their underwater , autonomous vehicles . He said , “ We are constantly on the lookout for the most cost-effective 3D printing solution for our underwater vehicles , but we cannot compromise on quality at all …. We will continue to use 3DPRINTUK as we have not found an on-line ordering system that comes close to theirs in terms of ease-of-use , and the team has an enormous depth of knowledge in material selection , DfAM , and print optimisation that benefits us on every level .”
The future is looking bright for 3DPRINTUK with continued growth and strengthened client partnerships for production applications featured high on the agenda .
For further information , please visit www . 3dprint-uk . co . uk
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