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Build and edit your quote online. Review your parts for manufacturability and assess the cost of different materials, processes and lead times for your project in real time.
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Benefit from our network of 250 manufacturing partners to access instantly available capacity. Our manufacturing partners are both local and overseas.
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Dedicated 3D Hubs team to ensure your parts consistently meet your quality expectations. We also offer phone, email and chat support for any concerns or questions you may have.
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3D printing processes
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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
6 day lead time
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
MultiJet Fusion (MJF)
6 day lead time
HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
10 day lead time
DMLS produces high performance, end-use metal 3D printed parts for industrial applications in the aerospace, automotive and medical industries.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
4 day lead time
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Stereolithography (SLA)
4 day lead time
SLA is most suitable for visual applications where an injection mold-like, smooth surface finish, and a high level of feature detail are required.
3D printing materials
Below is a list of our standard 3D printing materials. To instantly compare material prices, upload your parts to our online platform.
Nylon
3 grades available
High strength and impact resistance. Used for functional prototypes.
PETG
3 colors available
Good for mechanical parts with high impact resistance and flexibility. Sterilizable.
PEI ULTEM
2 grades available
Engineering plastic, high performance applications, flame retardant.
Resin
11 resins available
High detail and smooth surface, injection mold-like prototyping.
Stainless Steel 316
1 grade available
High strength and stiffness, good detail.
ABS
3 types available
Commodity plastic, improved mechanical and thermal properties compared to PLA.
PLA
8 colors available
High stiffness, good detail, affordable. Good for low-cost & fast prototyping.
ASA
3 colors available
Good UV stability and high chemical resistance, preferred material for outdoor applications.
TPU
Shore hardness 85A-95A
Rubber-like material, suitable for tubes, grips, seals and gaskets.
Aluminum AlSiMg10
1 grade available
Aluminum is a metal with good strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density and natural weather resistance.
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Our 3D Printing service has been rated 4.88/5
Over 1,829 customers in Reading satisfied with our local 3D printing service.
“Simply outstanding service. From communication, work, print to delivery...5 star service...Hands down”
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Eduard, Wimbledon
Standard PLA, FDM
“Excellent service, great quality and fast turn around!”
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peter, Hemel Hempstead
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Excellent service and perfect prints. Will be back for more.”
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Graham, Hayes
Standard Nylon, SLS
“Very good quality parts at a good price. A very helpful service. Recommended.”
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Richard, London
Woodfill PLA, FDM
“Great print, it turned out really nicely. Cheers”
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Tom, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“Excellent printing, and super speedy turnaround. Great job, will definitley be using again. Thanks!”
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Emily, Reading
Standard PLA, FDM
“Extremely pleased, will place another order. ”
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Richard, Kingston upon Thames
Standard PETG, FDM
“Superb above and beyond service, thanks very much!”
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Simon, Chesham
Standard PETG, FDM
“Highly pleased and impressed with the printed figurines. I would give a 6 start rating if it was possible! I'll definitely be making use of their services again in the future.”
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Jeremy, Ascot
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great quality and fast turnaround time as always, highly recommended”
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Igor, Kingston upon Thames
Standard ABS, FDM
“Great to see these results, thanks for a super print”
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Elizabeth, Aylesbury
Standard PLA, FDM
“Speedy service, will use again. Good quality product.”
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Stephanie, STUDHAM
Standard PLA, FDM
“Excellent communicaion and good quality prints. Would recommend.”
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Tom, Maidenhead
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Fantastic service and communication. Will definitely be using again!”
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Robert, london
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Thank you for the extra speedy service on this one!”
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Sarah, Aylesbury
Standard PLA, FDM
“Perfect service with very quick turn around, many thanks.”
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James, Godalming
Standard PLA, FDM
“Really good quality printing. Thanks for the quick work! ”
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Mario, LONDON
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great hub, brilliant turnaround time and stunning prints! will buy again!”
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Dan, Byfleet
Durable resin (PP-like), SLA/DLP
“Absolutely amazing! superior quality prints”
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Eduard, Wimbledon
Standard PLA, FDM
“Very well made , very clean and made as to 3D cad file supplied”
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Lionel, Oxford
Standard PETG, FDM
“Excellent quality print again and prompt delivery. Great communication and help in setting this up.”
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Jason, Farnborough
Standard PLA, FDM
“Good quality print, quick turn around time.”
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Viktor, Wallingford
Standard PETG, FDM
“Very high quality print, exceeds my expectations!”
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Weixuan, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great service, quality parts, functional and tough. Speedy process, will definitely look to work with again.”
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B, London
Standard PETG, FDM
“Great service! Helpfull staff and excellent print quality.”
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Katerina
Standard PLA, FDM
“Quick response to order, excellent contact throughout, fantastic experience.”
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Leander, Sunbury-on-Thames
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Excellent and professional guy. Quality is great”
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Joem, Denham
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Great quality and delivered early. Thanks”
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Ashley, St Albans
Standard PLA, FDM
“Quicker than expected and to spec. Thanks.”
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Mark, MARLOW
Standard PLA, FDM
“As a first time customer, I am very pleased with the service and communication provided. The price was right and the quality of the prints were as I expected. The packaging was securely packaged and neatly packed. The delivery arrived within the expected time-frame. Thanks very much for making my first experience a great experience....... you clearly understand the meaning of good customer service. Keep up the great work. Collin”
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Collins, Shepperton
Standard PLA, FDM
“Really great quality print despite some quite tricky parts ”
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Sam, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great service. Product printed very quickly and great quality. Highly recommend. ”
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Matthew, St Albans
Standard ABS, FDM
“Very helpful, printed a new part for me when the settings I chose didn't suit the part I was trying to have printed. Overall excellent and will be ordering again. Cheers ”
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Laurence, Charlton
Standard ABS, FDM
“Excellent service, have recommended already to others and would use again.”
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Samuel, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“this wook mix material is really cool - finish is at a good qualirt to bring out the details :-) Very fast service and high quality :-)”
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Eli, Wendover
Woodfill PLA, FDM
“Excellent service, really pleased with how simple this was, the quality and the speed. Have already recommended to colleagues and friends, would definitely use again. Many Thanks!”
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Tom, Oxford
Standard PETG, FDM
“I received professional quality prints with very fast turnaround at a very competitive price. Excellent service and communication, review and customization (infill %) was agreed in a couple of minutes. Will use them next time as well if I need something printed.”
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Zsolt, St. Albans
Standard PETG, FDM
“Excellent service and great quality print ”
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Matthew, Winchester
Standard PLA, FDM
“Exceptionally quick and high quality prints and turnaround.”
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William, London
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Excellent service and very kind provider!”
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Diego, London
Standard ABS, FDM
“Very helpful and speedy service. Will use again.”
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Geoff, London
Standard ABS, FDM
“Quality parts and quick turnaround - Thanks!”
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fergus, Uxbridge
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“As a second print goes, i'm really happy with it. the print came out great and I learnt more about how I should design my models and the printing process works.”
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Toby, Wantage
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great service, very responsive. Would use again.”
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Dom, Windsor
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“5* all round for this print job. No hesitation in recommending and will use again when I have another 3D print project. Many Thx.”
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Mark, Basingstoke
Standard PLA, FDM
“Good standard. Very quick delivery and fairly priced.”
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Matthew, Alton
Standard ABS, FDM
“Awesome service, definitely will use again. ”
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Steven, Epsom
Standard PLA, FDM
“Excellent service, very quick in producing the items ”
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Athina, Finchley
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great prints and a friendly serivce thanks ”
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Glen, Hemel Hempstead
Standard PETG, FDM
“Great fast and high quality service, friendly, helpful and very communicative. Would definitely use again.”
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Zeph, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Standard PLA, FDM
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