3D Printing Service Derby

We manufacture high-quality, competitively priced custom prototypes & production parts. Upload a CAD file for an instant 3D printing quote. Order parts in 5 minutes from your desk.

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Instant quotes for up to 1,000 parts
Instant DfM feedback on every quote
Lead times from 1 business day
FDM, SLS, SLA & MJF
25+ plastics & 35+ colors
Rapid prototyping & full-scale production
ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100 certified manufacturing partners

Over 6 million parts delivered to 35,000+ companies

Our online 3D printing services

Our online 3D printing services leverage a global network of over 2,400 3D printing machines, which means our customers get both competitive prices and fast lead times. We specialize in four processes, bringing you everything you need for custom 3D printing projects, from rapid prototyping with FDM to small production runs of 3D prints for industrial applications.

FDM

FDM

Fast & affordable prototyping

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SLS

SLS

Functional prototyping & low-run production

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MJF

MJF

Functional prototyping & low-run production

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SLA

SLA

Visual prototyping

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Our 3D printing service has been rated 4.9/5

Over 177 customers are satisfied with our 3D printing service.

“Quick, professional and good quality finish product. ”

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Joseph, Derby

Standard TPU, FDM

“These guys are VERY good, service was quick, they understood my needs and clearly care about what they are doing. Print quality was the best I have seen, I will not be going anywhere else! If you want great service and high quality then talk to this great group of people.”

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Steve, Derby

Standard ABS, FDM

“Very good service, parts were well printed and consistent.”

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HWProd

Standard ABS, FDM

“Super Detailed prints. Blown away with quality. Cheers Guys”

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Ashley, Belper

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“As always great service, quick delivery and a perfect set of prints - Thanks!”

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Alexander, Bretby

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Very pleased with my prototypes, and will defiantly use this service again. Rob Morris Engineering & Compliance Manager Elmec Solutions”

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Robert, Heanor

Standard ABS, FDM

“No issues at all and a speedy service, pleasure dealing with”

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Gareth, Swanwick

Standard PLA, FDM

“Perfect quality prints as always. Contacted me to ask permission to spend longer on my print job than usual so he could use it as a fine-tuning exercise to get a better finish, which I was fine with as I wasn't in a rush and resulted in a better quality outcome for me. Very friendly and impeccable quality every time.”

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Arron, Swadlincote

Standard ABS, FDM

“Can't rate the service I received highly enough. Great communications, and a very speedy turn around. Will most definitely use this service again without hesitation. Thank you.”

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John, Burton-on-Trent

Standard PETG, FDM

“Quick printing time, good quality product. No Issues”

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Michael, Long Eaton

Standard PLA, FDM

“These are by far the best prints Ive had. I was starting to loose faith in the method but Im beyond happy with these now”

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Matthew, Coalville

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Simple to use service. A lot of material options to choose from. Quick turnaround. Received the item, it looks great. and its accurate as well. Very happy with the result. Highly recommended!”

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Virginijus, Sutton In Ashfield

Standard ABS, FDM

“Great chap! Good to work with and reliable. Highly recommend. ”

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Luke, Loughborough

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great service - parts are spot on, really good quality. Customer service and communication all top notch. I would highly recommend this hub for your printing needs, I know I'll be back!”

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Stephen, Beeston

Standard PETG, FDM

“Very outstanding person, prints are done in perfect conditions! recommended!”

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julius, loughborough

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great value and very fast, would use again”

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Jack, Loughborough

Clear resin, SLA/DLP

“The print came out exactly to specifications. The printer even printed with 100% infill at no extra cost - excellent service.”

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Tim, Nottingham

Standard PETG, FDM

“Superb. Will definitely order from again.”

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Ben, Clifton

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Awesome stuff, great prints, lovely work :)”

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Paul, Nottingham

Standard PLA, FDM

“Fantastic prints of ninjaflex. Great service. Parts came out great ”

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Adam, Loughborough

Standard TPU, FDM

“If you're looking for fast affordable prints with great quality and service then look no further. ”

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Archie, Loughborough

Carbon-fiber reinforced Nylon, FDM

“Amazing, so quick and so reasonably priced! Also such a helpful person and he also took all the supports off and cleaned them up perfectly. Thank you so much!”

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Elle, Loughborough

Standard PLA, FDM

“Prints received quickly and of amazing quality! Thank you so much”

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Liam, Loughborough

Clear resin, SLA/DLP

“good quality, customer service and delivery ”

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Daniel, Loughborough

Standard PLA, FDM

“Quick response professional service, Recommend Highly.”

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richard, Loughborough

Standard Nylon, FDM

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Our experience in numbers

145,000 engineers served

35,000 businesses

240 manufacturing partners

6M+ parts & prototypes produced

27% of Fortune 500 companies

4200+ machines

We use powerful automation to make custom 3D printing easy

We’re eliminating slow and antiquated processes with automated engineering tools to help you reduce development cycles and increase the speed at which projects are delivered.

Instant 3D printing quotes

Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.

Automated DfM feedback

You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.

Online order management

Easily manage orders online, track deliveries and share important details with others on your team.

Instant 3D printing quotes

Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.

Automated DfM feedback

You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.

Online order management

Easily manage orders online, track deliveries and share important details with others on your team.

Comparison of our 3D printing services

Need help choosing? See our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process.

3D printing process

	FDM	SLA	SLS	MJF
Available materials	10	11	2	2
[US] Lead time in days	From 1	From 2	From 3	From 3
[EU] Lead time in days	From 1	From 2	From 3	From 3
[US] Maximum build size	19.68'' x 19.68'' x 19.68''	5.7" x 5.7" x 6.8"	16.5" × 19.7" × 16.5"	14.9'' x 11.2'' x 14.9''
[EU] Maximum build size	500 x 500 x 500 mm	145 × 145 × 175 mm	400 x 480 x 400 mm	380 x 285 x 380 mm
[US] Dimensional accuracy	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.0196''	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.006"	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012''	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012''
[EU] Dimensional accuracy	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.15 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm
Prototyping applications	Low-fidelity, proof-of-concept prototyping and visual design verification.	Detailed visual prototypes (especially of injection molded parts).	Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to MJF.	Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to SLS.
End-part applications	Non-visual end parts, such as jigs and fixtures.	Small, smooth, non-functional end parts.	Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to MJF	Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to SLS.

Choose from a broad range of 3D printing materials

Need help choosing? We have a whole range of resources on selecting the right 3D printing material for your application

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Standard 3D printing post processing

FDM

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All surfaces must have a consistent visual appearance
Support structures are removed
Excess support/build material are removed
All parts are printed with 3 outline / perimeter shells or a wall thickness of 1.2 mm
Top and bottom layers will have a minimum thickness of 0.6 mm (6 layers at 100 um)

SLA

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All support material is removed and support nibs are sanded smooth
For clear resins, a polishing oil is applied
Formlabs materials are cured in a Form Cure using the following settings which follow the official Formlabs "Recommended Cure" settings

Formlabs Cure settings

Resin	Post-cure time (mins)	Post-cure temperature
Standard clear	15	60 °C
Standard black	30	60 °C
Standard white	30	60 °C
Standard grey	30	60 °C
Tough 2000	30	70 °C
Durable	60	60 °C
Grey pro	15	80 °C
High temp	120	80 °C
Flexible	15	60 °C
Rigid	15	80 °C

SLS/MJF

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All unfused powder is removed via bead blasting (first) and air blasting (second)
Air pressure range of 2 - 5 bar or 29 - 72.5 psi
Glass beads with diameter 70-110 microns
No additional post-processing

How we ensure high-quality 3D printed parts

Every order includes our standard inspection report. Further reports and certifications are available on request, submit an order to begin.

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Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
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On request

Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
Surface finish
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Founded

2015

Number of machines

Capabilities

MJF, FDM, SLS

3D printing resources for engineers

The 3D Printing Handbook by Hubs

Our founders literally ‘wrote the book’ on 3D printing.

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3D printing vs. CNC machining

Learn the practical differences between CNC machining and 3D printing and how to select the right technology for manufacturing end-use parts and functional prototypes.

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3D printing with PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference?

PLA and ABS are two essential materials for 3D printing with FDM. They are also two of the most popular materials on our platform. This comparison will help you choose which material to use for your 3D-printed custom parts.

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Dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts

This article presents the expected dimensional accuracy of parts produced via 3D printing and discusses why part inaccuracies occur.

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Key design considerations for 3D printing

A list of things to keep in mind when designing a model for 3D printing - regardless of the technology that you will be printing with.

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How to design snap-fit joints for 3D printing

This guide discusses the benefits of 3D printing snap-fits and gives design and material recommendations.

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SLA 3D printing materials compared

Compare the main SLA 3D printing resins - standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable - by material properties and find the best option for your application.

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3D printing STL files: A step-by-step guide

Learn how to avoid low quality prints or unnecessarily large 3D files by exporting your STL file in the correct resolution.

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Selecting the optimal shell and infill parameters for FDM 3D printing

Shell and infill properties impact the performance and cost of FDM 3D printing. Learn how to optimize these features for your 3D printed part

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The 3D Printing Handbook by Hubs

Our founders literally ‘wrote the book’ on 3D printing.

Read article

3D printing vs. CNC machining

Learn the practical differences between CNC machining and 3D printing and how to select the right technology for manufacturing end-use parts and functional prototypes.

Read article

3D printing with PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference?

Read article

Dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts

This article presents the expected dimensional accuracy of parts produced via 3D printing and discusses why part inaccuracies occur.

Read article

Key design considerations for 3D printing

A list of things to keep in mind when designing a model for 3D printing - regardless of the technology that you will be printing with.

Read article

How to design snap-fit joints for 3D printing

This guide discusses the benefits of 3D printing snap-fits and gives design and material recommendations.

Read article

SLA 3D printing materials compared

Compare the main SLA 3D printing resins - standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable - by material properties and find the best option for your application.

Read article