Printpool
Provides B2B 3D printing services for prototyping and small-batch production (500-5,000 parts) using FDM, SLA, and SLS processes with 10+ polymer materials, serving technical teams across the UK.
- CEO / Founder
- Gerard Shields
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (FDM, SLA, SLS); Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM); Additive Manufacturing Training Seminars/Courses
Technological Advantage
Proprietary DFAM capabilities (topology optimization, generative design, lattice generation) enhance part functionality and weight savings; verified by customer testimonials praising service quality and speed.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping lead times to 24-48 hours and enables cost-effective small-batch production without tooling, offering design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) services like topology optimization and generative design to maximize part performance.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in small-batch production (500-5,000 parts) with 24-48 hour prototyping vs. broader service bureaus; offers integrated DFAM services unlike many competitors focused solely on printing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small STEM teams, engineers, product designers, professional business customers, agencies, and freelancers in industries like manufacturing, consumer products, architecture, and science research.
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Consumer Products; Architecture & Construction; Science & Research; Aerospace; Automotive
Competitors
3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd; Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd; E4-3D Engineering for Additive Manufacturing Ltd
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
85% of organizations that try them become repeat customers (74 of 86 organizations who placed first order in 2024 ordered again at least once in same year)
Major Milestones
Founded in 2020; Recognized in 2022 Managing Director of the Year Awards; Funded 3,414 trees and avoided 112.42 tonnes CO₂e via Ecologi
Notable Customers
Triumph Motorcycles; Createc; Spintex; Buddi; Pentagon Plastics Group