3DPRINTUK
3DPRINTUK is a 3D printing service provider specializing in low-volume production and prototyping using SLS and MJF technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Nick Allen
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Solid Solutions (TriMech Group)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services specializing in low-volume production using SLS and MJF technologies.
Technological Advantage
Operates a large fleet of SLS and MJF printers, providing significant production capacity. Their online quoting system and streamlined processes enable fast turnaround times.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-quality, fast, and cost-effective 3D printing services, bridging the gap between prototyping and injection molding.
How They Differentiate
3DPRINTUK differentiates itself by focusing on low-volume production with a specialized expertise in SLS and MJF 3D printing technologies. This allows them to offer a more tailored and cost-effective service for batch production runs compared to larger, more generalized manufacturing platforms. They also emphasize a personal service approach and have a strong reputation for quality and reliability within the UK market.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Businesses in need of rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing, particularly in the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors.
Industry Verticals
Industrial, Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Medical, Consumer Goods, Cycling & Sport Technology, Marine & Subsea equipment, Academia, Creative industries, Green Energy, Autonomous & Electric Vehicles, VR, Prosthetics & Robotics
Competitors
3D Print Bureau, Voodoo Manufacturing, Stratasys (Printing Services (B2B)), 3D People - 3D Printing Service, Prusa Research
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Ranked as the third fastest-growing manufacturer in the UK by the Financial Times in 2023, with an absolute growth rate of 171.6% over the preceding four years. The company also increased its Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) capacity by 25% in late 2023.
Major Milestones
2011: Company founded, 2014: Printed its 100,000th part, 2019: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, 2022: Became first UK 3D printing service bureau certified carbon-neutral (Climate Partner), 2023: Acquired by Solid Solutions, becoming part of the TriMech Group, 2023: Achieved JOSCAR certification for aerospace, defense, and security supply chain, 2023: Expanded MJF 3D printing capacity 25% with two new HP 5210 systems, 2024: Introduced Stratasys H350 SAF system — first commercially available in UK, 2025: DroneX exhibition; continued growth in SLS/MJF/SAF services
Notable Customers
MagCAD; Guerrilla; Pico Technology; Airbus; BAE Systems; Rexy Wheels; The Natural History Museum; Chase Cars; Planet Ocean EcoSUB
Official records
Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.
- [C] ISO_9001 · claimed