Surface Scan
UK-based 3D scanning, 3D printing, and reverse engineering service bureau offering end-to-end product development from scan to finished parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Daniel Carson
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Scanning (in-house & mobile); Reverse Engineering (scan-to-CAD); 3D Printing (FDM, SLS, SLA); Custom Component Design; CNC Machining; Full-cycle product development from concept to finished parts
Technological Advantage
Combines 3D scanning (KSCAN 20), reverse engineering, FDM, SLS, and SLA (Formlabs Form 4L) printing plus CNC machining in-house. Offers high-performance engineering plastics including PEEK. Scan-to-CAD with inspection reports showing accuracy against original.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end product development under one roof — 3D scanning, CAD design, prototyping, and production — eliminating the coordination gap between multiple specialist providers.
How They Differentiate
Full-cycle capability (scan to design to print to finish) under one roof, eliminating multi-vendor coordination. In-house and mobile scanning for objects of all sizes. Next-day shipping on FDM orders. 145+ five-star Google reviews.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, product designers, manufacturers, automotive companies, aerospace firms, medical/NHS, heritage/restoration, motorsport (F1/MotoGP), retail brands, and product founders across the UK.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive/Motorsport; Medical; Retail; Heritage/Restoration; Engineering; Product Design; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Hobs 3D; 3D Print Direct; Midlands 3D
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded 2020 by Daniel and Angela Carson; Survived and grew through COVID-19 lockdown; Expanded from scanning/rapid prototyping to full-cycle product development (2026); Added dedicated design engineer (Toby Allen); Invested in Formlabs SLA printer; Added PEEK printing and CNC machining capability; 145+ five-star Google reviews
Notable Customers
Amazon; AllSaints; NHS; Eurotunnel; Ferrari (motorsport projects); Formula 1 teams; MotoGP teams; Royal Hospital Chelsea