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Why engineers choose 3D Hubs for 3D printing in Reading
Instant quoting & DfM feedback
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.
Readily available capacity
Benefit from our network of 250 manufacturing partners to access instantly available capacity. Our manufacturing partners are both local and overseas.
Quality & reliability
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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Explore 3D printing materials in Reading
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.
Polyjet
9 day lead time
Polyjet produces parts of the highest dimensional accuracy with very smooth surface finish, used for visual prototypes.
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 9085
6 infill options
Engineering plastic, high performance applications, flame retardant.
Resin
7 resins available
High detail and smooth surface, injection mold-like prototyping.
Stainless Steel
1 grade available
High strength and stiffness, good detail.
ABS
6 colors 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 60A-95A
Rubber-like material, suitable for tubes, grips, seals and gaskets.
Aluminum
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.
“Thank you, wonderful parts delivered very speedily and in time for an important meeting. ”
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Chris, Oxford
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Good quality prints with a quick turnaround.”
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William, London
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“It was my first time using 3D Hubs, and I received my parts quickly, and they were well done.”
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Leticia, London
Clear resin, SLA/DLP
“Quick to respond and let us know if there would be any difficult areas to print”
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Ryan, North Warnborough
Standard PLA, FDM
“Excellent quality and accurate part, very quickly turned around, thank you.”
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Richard, London
Standard resin, Material Jetting
“Good assistance, nicely packed and arrived on time.”
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Charles, London
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Excellent service and perfect prints. Will be back for more.”
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Graham, Hayes
Standard Nylon, SLS
“Provided quick review of the part and photo of the printed part before shipping. Part arrived before quoted date, excellent experience. ”
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Matthew, London
Standard ABS, FDM
“Very good quality parts at a good price. A very helpful service. Recommended.”
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Richard, London
Woodfill PLA, FDM
“Thanks for your advice in 'thickening the edges in the slicer' to ensure that the finer detail printed successfully.”
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Andrew, Esher
Standard ASA, FDM
“Excellent print, done extremely fast and shipped very quickly. Great communication and even gave us a free upgrade. Would definitely recommend and use again!”
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Elliot, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great print, it turned out really nicely. Cheers”
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Tom, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“fast shipping and great detail! would highly recommend!”
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Zachary, London
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Superb above and beyond service, thanks very much!”
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Simon, Chesham
Standard PETG, FDM
“super quick high quality print and helpful service”
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patrick, london
Standard PLA, FDM
“Very quick deliver, excellent print quality - many thanks!”
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Gavin, Chesham
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“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
“Excellent communicaion and good quality prints. Would recommend.”
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Tom, Maidenhead
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Great service and communication. Kindly ensured the job could be printed before accepting. Thanks!”
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Amin, London
Standard ABS, FDM
“Thank you for the extra speedy service on this one!”
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Sarah, Aylesbury
Standard PLA, FDM
“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
“Very flexible, professional and reliable. Recommended.”
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javier, London
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Brilliant printers, quick turnaround and being able to pick up from the shop is very convenient.”
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Jack, Wokingham
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Great quality just as I had hoped. Thanks”
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Sebastian, Haslemere
Standard ABS, FDM
“Good quality print, quick turn around time.”
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Viktor, Wallingford
Standard PETG, 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
“Quick response to order, excellent contact throughout, fantastic experience.”
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Leander, Sunbury-on-Thames
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“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
“Very very good print quality. Tricky print but no residue of any sort, mate perfectly with other parts. Great job!”
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yann, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“Really great quality print despite some quite tricky parts ”
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Sam, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“Quality part, early delivery. Would use again.”
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Trevor, St Albans
Standard PLA, FDM
“Really high quality prints turned around very quickly - thanks ever so much!”
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Martyn, Maidenhead
Standard PLA, FDM
“Literally faultless, attentive, friendly and helpful. 10/10”
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Matt, London
Standard ABS, 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
“Excellent service and great quality print ”
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Matthew, Winchester
Standard PLA, FDM
“Great provider! Quick, responsive and did a great job! Definitely recommended!”
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Roberto, Oxford
Standard PLA, FDM
“Fantastic. Was flexible and helped me get things much faster than I expected. Will absolutely use again.”
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Joshua, Reading
Standard resin, SLA/DLP
“Good service, it was easy to communicate and to arrange the shipping. The quality is very good for the type of print. ”
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Francesco, London
Standard PLA, FDM
“Extremely accurate Print quality. Really pleased.”
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Peter, Farnham
Standard PLA, FDM
“Excellent service and very kind provider!”
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Diego, London
Standard ABS, FDM
“Really simple and fast process. Excellent end results. ”
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Gareth, Tring
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
“Excellent communication throughout, super quick delivery and a perfect print :-) Highly recommended, Great Seller !”
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Dave, West Drayton
Standard ABS, 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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