UK 3D printing · small runs a speciality
Upload it. Price it. Print it.
Professional 3D printing for prototypes, custom parts and small production runs — with an instant estimate the moment your model lands.
- Instant online estimate
- PLA · ABS · ASA · TPU · Nylon
- Printed & shipped in the UK
Instant quote builder
Get a price in the next 60 seconds
Drop your STL, OBJ or ZIP below. Pick a material and colour, and the builder prices your part from its actual geometry — no email required until you’re ready.
How it works
From STL to doorstep in four steps
No email chains, no waiting for a sales rep. Upload, configure, and your parts go straight onto the print queue.
Upload your model
Drop an STL, OBJ or ZIP straight into the builder — up to 100MB. Your file stays private.
Choose material & colour
Pick from PLA, ABS, ASA, TPU or Nylon and see your part rendered live in 3D.
Get your price
An instant estimate based on your part’s actual geometry. Pay securely online there and then, or request a quote first.
We print & ship
Every file is checked by a human before it hits a machine, then printed and shipped anywhere in the UK.
Materials
Engineering materials, stocked and ready
All materials below are priced live in the quote builder. Need something special? Ask us — we can usually source it.
| Material | Best for | Character |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Prototypes, visual models, form & fit checks | Crisp detail, rigid, easy to print big |
| ABS | Functional parts, enclosures, brackets | Tough, heat resistant, machinable |
| ASA | Outdoor parts, automotive trim, fixtures | UV stable, weather resistant |
| TPU 90A | Gaskets, grips, bumpers, wearables | Flexible, abrasion resistant |
| Nylon | Gears, hinges, load-bearing parts | Strong, wear resistant, slightly flexible |
| PA-CF | Stiff structural parts, drone & jig work | Carbon fibre reinforced — on request |
What we do
Built for small runs of real parts
Whatever the job — one prototype or five hundred production parts — the process starts the same way: upload your file, get a price.
Small batch 3D printing
Runs of 10–500 identical parts without tooling costs.
Learn more →Low volume manufacturing
Production-quality parts in the hundreds, not thousands.
Learn more →Rapid prototyping
Iterate designs in days — print, test, tweak, repeat.
Learn more →Custom 3D printed parts
One-offs and bespoke components printed to your file.
Learn more →For startups & designers
From first prototype to your first production run.
Learn more →Nylon & PA-CF printing
Engineering-grade strength for functional parts.
Learn more →Flexible TPU printing
Rubber-like parts: seals, grips, gaskets and more.
Learn more →Jigs, fixtures & tooling
Workshop aids that pay for themselves in a week.
Learn more →Replacement parts
Obsolete or broken component? We can reprint it.
Learn more →On-demand production
Bridge manufacturing while you wait for tooling.
Learn more →Why PrintShape
A print bureau that acts like part of your team
Instant pricing
No quote forms that vanish into an inbox. Upload a model and see an estimate in seconds.
UK based, UK shipped
Printed here, posted here. No customs surprises, no three-week sea freight.
Every file checked
A human reviews every model for printability before it hits a machine — we’ll flag problems, not print them.
Engineering materials
From easy PLA to carbon-reinforced nylon — matched to how your part actually gets used.
No minimum run
Order one part or five hundred. Small runs are the whole point, not an inconvenience.
Talk to the printer
Questions go to the people running the machines, not a call centre. Real advice, fast.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What file formats can I upload?
STL, OBJ, or a ZIP containing your model, up to 100MB. Export from any CAD package — Fusion 360, SolidWorks, FreeCAD, Blender, Onshape — and drop it straight into the builder above.
How does the instant estimate work?
The builder measures your model’s real volume and dimensions in the browser, then prices it against the material you choose. A real engineer confirms the final quote before anything is printed, so there are no surprises later.
Is there a minimum order?
Our minimum order value is £25. There’s no minimum quantity — one part is fine, five hundred is fine too.
How do I pay?
Straight from the quote builder — hit “Pay & order now” and you’ll be taken to a secure Stripe checkout that takes all major cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Prefer a human check first? Use “Request a Quote” instead and we’ll confirm everything by email.
How fast will I get my parts?
Most orders are on a machine within a working day of quote confirmation. Tell us your deadline in the comments box and we’ll work to it — express turnaround and shipping options are available.
Are my design files kept private?
Yes. Your files are used solely to quote and print your parts, are never shared, and we’re happy to sign an NDA for commercially sensitive work.
What if my model isn’t printable?
We check every file before printing. If there’s a wall too thin, an unstable overhang or a broken mesh, we’ll tell you what to change — or fix it for you where we can — rather than printing something that will fail.
Any questions?
Not sure if your part will print?
Send us a message — describe the part, the material you have in mind, or just attach your question. We’ll come back with straight answers.