3D Printing

Filament and resin 3D printing for prototypes, models and small batches. Share a file or develop the CAD with our Newark studio, serving projects across the UK.

Discuss your project

Filament printing

Processes: Filament and resin printing.
Start with: A model, or a CAD brief if it needs designing.
Tell us: Size, quantity, fit, finish and how the part will be used.

Planning your project

Give the prototype a question to answer.

Agree whether the part is for appearance, a fit check or a functional test. Material, orientation, support marks and finish should follow that purpose.

Prepare your project brief

What you receive

Physical parts in the agreed material, quantity and finish.
A defined size and orientation, with critical faces or fits identified before printing.
CAD preparation or a first-off review where included in the project scope.

What shapes the quote

Part dimensions, geometry, material use and print process.
Quantity, supports, cleanup and finishing requirements.
Any modelling, file repair or iterations needed before the batch is ready.

Before sending files or parts

Provide units and overall dimensions alongside the model. STL, 3MF or CAD exports need checking for the intended process.
Explain heat, load, exposure and contact requirements; a material name alone does not establish suitability.
For a batch, discuss checking an initial part before committing to the full quantity.

Choose a prototype route

Choose the purpose before the process

A presentation model, a fit-check prototype and a working component can need different materials and finishing. Tell us how the part will be used, the quantity required and which features matter. We offer filament and resin printing.

Prepare a useful print enquiry

Send your model if one exists. Include the intended size, units, quantity, deadline and any particular surface or functional requirements. If you do not have a model, CAD design can be discussed as part of the project.

Share the original model or a suitable export
Identify critical fits, threads and contact surfaces
Describe expected load, heat or outdoor exposure
State whether appearance, iteration speed or function is the priority

Filament or resin printing?

The studio’s Ultimaker and Nexa equipment supports filament and resin work. Process choice depends on the shape, surface detail, intended use and material requirements. A visual model may prioritise appearance; a fit-check part needs attention to the surfaces that meet the rest of the assembly.

Nylon, PLA, ABS, PETG and resin are listed in the service range. We will check the material against the geometry and application rather than assume a named material is suitable for every machine or use. Describe heat, loads, exposure and handling in the brief.

Review a prototype before ordering a batch

A first print can help answer a specific question about fit, appearance or assembly. Mark the features to check and explain what would make the prototype useful. If changes are expected, discuss how the CAD and subsequent print will be reviewed.

For multiple parts, provide the quantity, whether they are identical and whether the design has been tested. Orientation, support marks and surface finish can affect a printed part; agree which faces and details matter before production.

Service questions

Which materials are available?

Nylon, PLA, ABS, PETG and resin processes are listed in the service range. Suitability and current availability must be confirmed for the particular machine, geometry and intended use.

Can you make more than one part?

Small to medium batches can be assessed alongside one-off prototypes. Tell us the required quantity and whether the design has already been tested so we can assess a suitable route.

Do I need an STL file for a 3D printing quote?

A model is helpful, but it does not have to be an STL to start the conversation. Tell us the file type and include units, finished dimensions, quantity and intended use. We will confirm a usable format before printing.

Can you print a replacement part without a model?

Share photographs, dimensions and the original part if available. Scanning, reverse engineering or CAD design may be needed first. The part’s function and material requirements determine whether a printed replacement is an appropriate route.

Have a 3d printing project?

Start with a sketch, photo, part or model. Tell us what you need it to do; we can discuss the next step.

Request a quote