SGD 3D
Provides on-demand 3D printing services using FDM, SLA, and SLS technologies for rapid prototyping and low-volume production of functional plastic parts, serving industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense.
- CEO / Founder
- Sam Gribben
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Regional Development Fund; D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership
Technology & Products
Key Products
FDM 3D printing; SLA 3D printing; SLS 3D printing; Rapid prototyping; 3D design services; 3D scanning services; Low-volume production
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: ISO 9001 certification ensures consistent quality for industrial applications. Claimed advantage: Fast turnaround and instant quoting streamline customer workflow. Defensible: Certification provides a regulatory barrier; replicable: Technology (FDM/SLA/SLS) is standard.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times from weeks to days with instant online quoting, UK-based production, and ISO 9001-certified quality for functional parts, enabling faster product development and on-demand manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Offers faster online quoting and UK-based production compared to Stratasys Direct (7-12 days turnaround), with ISO 9001 certification ensuring quality similar to Protolabs, but at potentially lower cost for niche UK market.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, manufacturers needing prototypes, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and low-volume parts
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Defense; Civil engineering; Product design; Consumer goods; Electronics; Industrial machinery
Competitors
Protolabs; Shapeways; Stratasys Direct
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grown from a garage with a few desktop machines to a state-of-the-art facility over the past few years, serving local and nationwide organizations for three years.
Major Milestones
Achieved UKAS ISO 9001 certification; Developed online platform with instant quoting
Notable Customers
Howmet Aerospace