Online 3D printing service
The easiest way to source high-quality 3D printed prototypes and production parts. Order from our network of highly experienced 3D printing shops. ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100 certified.
Our 3D printing capabilities
We have over 90 3D printing shops in our network and are well known for manufacturing high-quality parts at competitive prices, from rapid prototyping with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to functional end parts made with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) or Multi Jet Fusion (MJF).
FDM
Fast & affordable prototyping
- Dimensional accuracy of ± 0.05% with a lower limit: ± 0.05 mm
- Lead times from 1 business day
SLS
Functional prototyping & low-run production
- Dimensional accuracy of ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.0118″)
- Lead times from 3 business days
MJF
Functional prototyping & low-run production
- Dimensional accuracy of ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm (± 0.020″)
- Lead times from 3 business days
SLA
Visual Prototyping
- Dimensional accuracy of ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.127 mm (± 0.005″)
- Lead times from 2 business days
3D printing materials
We can generate instant 3D printing quotes for 25+ plastics.
Available materials
SLS
Desktop FDM
Desktop SLA
Specialist industries
We’ve manufactured millions of parts for all sorts of applications, but we’re especially knowledgeable in these areas.
Medical
Create custom medical devices and diagnostic equipment to get healthcare innovations into hospitals and homes.
Industrial Machinery
Keep machines in peak performance with industrial-grade manufacturing for mechanical components.
Automation
Produce complex robotic systems, end effectors and automated machinery for this innovative industry.
Consumer Electronics
Manufacture parts requiring highly cosmetic features for gaming, audio, video and smart home products.
Comparison of 3D Printing Processes
| Materials | Price | Dimensional accuracy | Strengths | Build volume | Layer thickness | Min. feature size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDM | 5 | $ | ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm (± 0.020″) | Low cost, wide range of materials | 500 x 500 x 500 mm (19.68″ x 19.68″ x 19.68″) | 100-300μm | 2.0 mm (0.0787’’) |
| Industrial FDM | 6 | $$$$ | ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012″) | High level of repeatability, engineering grade materials | 406 x 355 x 406 mm (15.98” x 13.97” x 15.98″) | 100-330μm | 2.0 mm (0.0787’’) |
| Prototyping SLA | 8 | $$ | ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012″) | Smooth surface finish, fine feature details | 145 × 145 × 175 mm (5.7″ x 5.7″ x 6.8″) | 50-100μm | 0.2 mm (0.00787’’) |
| Industrial SLA | 3 | $$$ | ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm (± 0.005″) | Smooth surface finish, fine feature details, big print area | 500 x 500 x 500 mm (19.68″ x 19.68″ x 19.68″) | 50-100μm | 0.2 mm (0.00787’’) |
| SLS | 2 | $$ | ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012”) | Design flexibility, supports not required | 395 x 500 x 395 mm (15.53″ x 19.68″ x 15.53″) | 100μm | 0.5 mm (0.0196”) |
| MJF | 2 | $$ | ± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm (0.012’’) | Design flexibility, supports not required | 380 x 285 x 380 mm (14.9’’ x 11.2’’ x 14.9’’) | 80μm | 0.5 mm (0.0196”) |
