3D Printing & Scanning

3D printing is a manufacturing process where successive layers of material are laid down on top of each other in an additive process. Although 3D printing is often spoken of as a new technology, it has actually been around for over 30 years. Around a decade ago, patents around 3D printing began to expire and it was opened up to mass audiences, with previously large industrial machines now being available in more compact desktop designs.

3D printers enable cost-effective modelling and prototyping from digital design applications. They vary in size and speed of printing and the types of filaments they take.

3D printing is a manufacturing process where successive layers of material are laid down on top of each other in an additive process. Although 3D printing is often spoken of as a new technology, it has actually been around for over 30 years. Around a decade ago, patents around 3D printing began to expire and it was opened up to mass audiences, with previously large industrial machines now being available in more compact desktop designs.

We stock a wide range of different filaments, each with their own pros and cons in terms of their ease of use, strength, temperature and shrinkage. Make sure to choose a filament that isc compatible with your 3D printer.

3D printing is a manufacturing process where successive layers of material are laid down on top of each other in an additive process. Although 3D printing is often spoken of as a new technology, it has actually been around for over 30 years. Around a decade ago, patents around 3D printing began to expire and it was opened up to mass audiences, with previously large industrial machines now being available in more compact desktop designs.

You can achieve superior printing results by storing filament at specific atmospheric conditions. These filament dryers not only maintain the right moisture level, but also control temperature. Make sure to buy the right size dryer for your filament spools, most commonly 150 or 200mm.

3D printing is a manufacturing process where successive layers of material are laid down on top of each other in an additive process. Although 3D printing is often spoken of as a new technology, it has actually been around for over 30 years. Around a decade ago, patents around 3D printing began to expire and it was opened up to mass audiences, with previously large industrial machines now being available in more compact desktop designs.

3D scanners enable you to create accurate 3D models of objects, without having to draw out everything by hand.