3DPrintWorks
Brand
Manufactures quality 3D printing filament in the UK, offering a range of unique filament options including PLA, ABS, and other materials for industrial and professional applications.
- CEO / Founder
- John McFarlane
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Previously: Elefilament PLA, ABS, Yogaflex, Vanish, Mica and other specialty filaments; 3D printing/design services. Currently: limited remaining filament stock only; manufacturing ceased; services on break.
Technological Advantage
Local production reduces supply chain risks and lead times for UK customers; proprietary filament formulations may offer enhanced properties
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Historically offered UK-made, quality-controlled Elefilament with specialty grades (e.g. Yogaflex, Vanish, Mica) and local print services; operations currently paused with only limited remaining filament stock for past customers.
How They Differentiate
Historically differentiated via UK filament manufacture (not services-only) and specialty grades; that manufacturing edge no longer applies as filament production has stopped and the brand is on an operational break.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial and professional 3D printing users requiring high-quality filament
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing; Professional 3D Printing
Competitors
Craftcloud; Europac3D; Flex 3D; Henley Print3D; LBFG; Rigid Prints
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
LinkedIn ~436 followers; company size 2-10; founded 2013 (LinkedIn). eBay seller 3dprintworks (Safeglass SC166548, East Kilbride): 0 feedback in last 12 months. Official site: store 'Opening Soon', taking a break from 3D printing, no longer manufactures filament (limited leftover stock). Parent Safeglass (Europe) Ltd SC166548 remains Active on Companies House (accounts to 31 Mar 2025 filed).
Major Milestones
Founded September 2013 (Elefilament/3D Print Works brand; eBay member since 05 Sep 2013); parent Safeglass (Europe) Ltd incorporated 25 Jun 1996. Later: public note that filament manufacturing ceased; site states break from 3D printing (current).