3D Printing Service Luton

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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 246 customers are satisfied with our 3D printing service.

“Parts came prompt - never used 3d printing service before - will use again”

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Andrew, Luton

Standard ABS, FDM

“Speedy service, will use again. Good quality product.”

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Stephanie, STUDHAM

Standard PLA, FDM

“Good print quality and arrived in 2 days. Thank you.”

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Peter, STUDHAM

Standard PLA, FDM

“Excellent service, great quality and fast turn around!”

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peter, Hemel Hempstead

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Great prints and a friendly serivce thanks ”

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Glen, Hemel Hempstead

Standard PETG, FDM

“Ordered on the 8th, expected on the 14th. Actually arrived on the 9th, next day. Pretty amazing!”

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Samuel, Hemel Hempstead

Standard ABS, FDM

“Great service. Product printed very quickly and great quality. Highly recommend. ”

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Matthew, St Albans

Standard ABS, FDM

“Quality part, early delivery. Would use again.”

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Trevor, St Albans

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great quality and delivered early. Thanks”

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Ashley, St Albans

Standard PLA, FDM

“I received professional quality prints with very fast turnaround at a very competitive price. Excellent service and communication, review and customization (infill %) was agreed in a couple of minutes. Will use them next time as well if I need something printed.”

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Zsolt, St. Albans

Standard PETG, FDM

“Lovey service! There was an issue with my original design, this was promptly highlighted and a reprint was made. Would strongly recommend! Many thanks!”

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Mario, Hitchin

Standard ABS, 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

“Great service and excellent print quality...many thanks.”

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Richard, Letchworth Garden City

Standard PETG, FDM

“Superb above and beyond service, thanks very much!”

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Simon, Chesham

Standard PETG, FDM

“Good quality, fast service and helpful support.”

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Maria Mafalda, Hatfield

Standard ABS, FDM

“Really simple and fast process. Excellent end results. ”

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Gareth, Tring

Standard ABS, FDM

“Excellent - accurately and cleanly printed, fast service and good communication - recommended.”

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ANDREW, WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Standard PLA, FDM

“Excellent service, very well communicated and recieved an excellent quality part at the end of it”

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Matthew, Baldock

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Responsive, accurate + got one extra part!”

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Mareks, South Mimms

Standard Nylon, FDM

“Very quick deliver, excellent print quality - many thanks!”

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Gavin, Chesham

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Nice, limiting factor was my 3d model, print was perfect.”

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Jake, Bedford

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Very happy with the pieces! Thanks so much for your help!”

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Michelle, London

Clear resin, SLA/DLP

“Excellent and professional guy. Quality is great”

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Joem, Denham

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“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

“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

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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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Standard

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: Which is better for prototyping and end-use parts?

Is 3D printing or CNC machining better for your custom part applications? Learn the practical differences between CNC machining and 3D printing and how to select the right technology for manufacturing prototypes, end-use parts and everything in between.

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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

How do you design snap-fit joints for 3D printing?

What are snap-fit joints and how do they work? This in-depth guide discusses the benefits of 3D printing snap-fit connectors and clips and gives design and material recommendations for designing custom parts with snap-fit joints.

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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: Which is better for prototyping and end-use parts?

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 do you design snap-fit joints for 3D printing?

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