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SERVICES & CAPABILITIES

PRECISION ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Professional 3D printing. Instant quotes. Wide range of materials. Trusted by engineers.

MATERIALS PORTFOLIO

ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTICS

SPECIALTY MATERIALS AVAILABLE. Contact for carbon fibre, nylon, or custom filament sourcing.

PLA — GENERAL PURPOSE

Polylactic Acid. Biodegradable. Low warp. Good surface finish. Ideal for prototypes and decorative items.

TEMP RESISTANCE 60°CSTRENGTH MODERATE
PETG — FUNCTIONAL

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol. Impact resistant. Chemical resistant. Food-safe options available.

TEMP RESISTANCE 80°CSTRENGTH HIGH
ABS — ENGINEERING

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Higher temp resistance. Machinable. Automotive-grade plastic.

TEMP RESISTANCE 100°CSTRENGTH HIGH
ASA — OUTDOOR USE

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate. UV stable. Weather resistant. Colour stable. ABS-like strength.

TEMP RESISTANCE 95°CSTRENGTH HIGH
TPU — FLEXIBLE

Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Shore 95A. Tear resistant. Ideal for gaskets, cases, soft parts.

HARDNESS 95AELONGATION 600%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BEYOND PRINTING

STL REPAIR
£20/HR — Non-manifold edges, holes, mesh errors fixed
FILE CONVERSION
£20/HR — STEP, OBJ, 3MF to print-ready STL
DESIGN-FOR-PRINT
£30/HR — Wall thickness, overhangs, orientation guidance
CUSTOM DESIGN
£30/HR — Brackets, mounts, adapters, functional parts
PART SPLITTING
£20/HR — Build volume optimisation with dowel systems
SMALL-BATCH PRODUCTION
CUSTOM — Identical parts with consistent quality
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CAPABILITIES

PRINT PARAMETERS
LAYER HEIGHTS

0.1–0.3 mm

INFILL PATTERNS

10–60% (grid/gyroid)

NOZZLE DIAMETER

0.4 mm (others available)

TOLERANCE

±0.2 mm typical

BUILD VOLUME & LOGISTICS
MAX PART SIZE

340 × 320 × 340 mm

LARGE PARTS

Segmentation available

COLOUR OPTIONS

Multiple colours

LEAD TIME

2–3 business days

PROCESSES
ISO-standard
QUALITY
Guaranteed
RUSH
Available
DESIGN GUIDELINES

BEST PRACTICES

FILE REQUIREMENTS
FILE FORMAT

STL files (ASCII or binary) up to 50 MB. STEP, OBJ, 3MF also accepted.

GEOMETRY

Watertight and closed geometry required. No holes, gaps, or non-manifold edges.

MODEL COUNT

One model per file preferred. Small duplicates can be grouped.

DESIGN OPTIMISATION
WALL THICKNESS

Minimum 1.2mm for structural integrity. 2mm+ recommended for functional parts.

STRESS RELIEF

Use chamfers and fillets on edges. Reduces warping and improves durability.

OVERHANGS

Keep angles under 55° when possible. Steeper angles may need support material.

DESIGN GUIDELINES

PRO TIPS

ORIENTATION MATTERS

Position parts to minimise supports.

DETAIL RESOLUTION

Features <0.4mm may not print clearly.

QUALITY VS SPEED

Lower layers increase detail and time.

COLOUR MATCHING

Send references for custom matches.

SERVICE AREA

BICESTER & OXFORDSHIRE

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
OXFORDSHIRE TOWNS

Bicester (local), Oxford, Banbury, Kidlington, Witney, Thame, Chipping Norton, Faringdon.

NEIGHBOURING COUNTIES

Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire.

COLLECTION & DELIVERY

Free local collection in Bicester. Free tracked delivery throughout the UK (Tracked 24 and Special Delivery upgrades at checkout for urgent orders).

INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS
AUTOMOTIVE

Prototyping, jigs, fixtures, custom parts.

AEROSPACE

Lightweight components, tooling, mockups.

MEDICAL DEVICE

Prosthetics, surgical guides, models.

ENGINEERING

Functional prototypes, test fixtures.

ARCHITECTURE

Scale models, concept visualisation.

EDUCATION

Teaching aids, research prototypes.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

We work with businesses of all sizes. Specialised consultation available for complex projects.

DELIVERY

DELIVERY OPTIONS

FREE
LOCAL COLLECTION

Free collection from Bicester workshop. Convenient pickup times.

TRACKED
LOCAL DELIVERY

Free tracked delivery throughout the UK.

UK-WIDE
ROYAL MAIL

Secure packaging and reliable Royal Mail delivery.

SCANNING & ENGINEERING SERVICES

3D SCANNING & REVERSE ENGINEERING

3D SCANNING
Capture precise digital models using metrology-grade equipment.
REVERSE ENGINEERING
Transform physical parts into manufacturing-ready CAD models.
CAD SERVICES
Professional CAD design, 2D drawings, and simulation services.
PRECISION RESIN PRINTING

SLA RESIN PRINTING

MINIATURES
Tabletop gaming minis and figurines with incredible fine detail.
PRECISION PROTOTYPING
Functional prototypes in ABS-like and tough resins.
JEWELLERY & CASTABLE
Castable resin patterns for lost-wax casting.
3D PRINTING SERVICES

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS

RAPID PROTOTYPING
Fast 3D printing for product development. 2-3 day turnaround.
CARAVAN PARTS
Custom replacement parts for caravans, motorhomes, RVs.
CUSTOM MANUFACTURING
Professional small to medium batch production. No minimums.
CAD & DESIGN
From £30/hr — 2D & 3D drafting, design-for-print, full product design.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE OVERVIEW

YOUR COMPLETE 3D PRINTING PARTNER

FDM & SLA 3D Printing

We offer both FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) and SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printing technologies. FDM printing is ideal for functional prototypes, mechanical parts and production components, with prices starting from £5. SLA resin printing delivers ultra-fine 0.03mm resolution for miniatures, jewellery casting patterns, precision prototypes and architectural models — single parts from around £12, or from £3.60 per part when several parts share a build plate.

Our material range covers everything from biodegradable PLA for prototyping to engineering-grade ABS and ASA for outdoor and automotive applications. Flexible TPU, chemical-resistant PETG, and high-strength carbon fibre composites are also available. Upload your file to get an instant 3D printing quote.

Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing

Our rapid prototyping services support product development teams from concept to production. With 2-3 day standard turnaround and rush options available, we help businesses iterate faster and bring products to market sooner.

For production runs, our custom manufacturing service delivers consistent quality across batches of any size with no minimum order requirements. We specialise in automotive parts, caravan replacement parts and industrial components.

3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering

Our 3D scanning and reverse engineering services use metrology-grade equipment to capture physical parts as precise digital models. Whether you need to recreate an obsolete component, inspect manufactured parts against CAD, or convert a physical object into a printable file, our scan-to-CAD service delivers manufacturing-ready models in STEP, IGES and other industry-standard formats.

Local Oxfordshire Service

Based in Bicester, we serve customers across Oxfordshire including Oxford, Banbury, Kidlington, Witney and beyond. Free collection from our Bicester workshop, free tracked delivery across the UK (same-day on request for urgent orders), and UK-wide shipping via Royal Mail. We also support university research, startups and small businesses with competitive pricing and fast turnaround.

GET YOUR INSTANT QUOTE

Upload your 3D model for instant pricing. FDM from £5, SLA from £3.60 per part in multi-part orders. No signup required. 2-3 day turnaround with free UK delivery.

FAQS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does 3D printing cost?

3D printing costs vary based on material, size and complexity. FDM prints start from £5 and SLA resin prints from £8. Upload your file to our instant quote tool for accurate pricing in seconds.

What materials do you use for 3D printing?

We offer a wide range of engineering thermoplastics including PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA (UV-stable), TPU (flexible), plus carbon fibre composites (PLA-CF, PETG-CF) and SLA resins. Each material has different properties suited to different applications.

How long does 3D printing take?

Standard turnaround is 2-3 business days from order confirmation. Rush orders are available for urgent projects. Turnaround depends on part size, complexity and current queue.

Do you offer 3D scanning and reverse engineering?

Yes, we provide professional 3D scanning, reverse engineering and scan-to-CAD services using metrology-grade equipment. We can digitise physical parts, recreate legacy components and produce manufacturing-ready CAD models.

What file formats do you accept for 3D printing?

We accept STL (preferred), 3MF, STEP, IGES, and OBJ files up to 50MB. If you need help converting your file or repairing mesh issues, our design services team can assist.