STEP 3D
Provides product development and 3D printing services for rapid prototyping and small-batch production, specializing in design-to-prototype workflows that reduce iteration cycles from weeks to hours.
- CEO / Founder
- Euan Quigley
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Product design and industrial design services; 3D printing and rapid prototyping; 3D modeling and CAD services; Small-batch production; Additive manufacturing consultation
Technological Advantage
Proprietary workflow combining Solidworks CAD expertise with multi-technology 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS) enables rapid prototyping at lower cost and faster turnaround than traditional agencies.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridges the gap between design and physical prototyping by offering integrated 3D design and printing services, enabling faster iteration cycles and reduced time-to-market for product development.
How They Differentiate
Offers integrated product design engineering alongside 3D printing services, unlike pure printing services; uses in-house printers for faster turnaround (hours vs. days) and lower minimum order quantities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Designers, engineers, artists, and business owners needing product development and prototyping services
Industry Verticals
Product Design; Manufacturing; Art and Creative; Engineering
Competitors
Shapeways; Proto Labs; 3D Hubs
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013 by Euan Quigley and Dickon Walker; Based in The Whisky Bond, Glasgow; Operates a Shapeways shop for 3D printing services