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We've Added CO2 Laser Cutting to Our Leeds Workshop

Precision laser cutting in acrylic, MDF, plywood, leather, rubber, and more is now available from our Leeds workshop — the latest addition to our rapid prototyping and manufacturing capabilities.

CNC Machining vs 3D Printing: Which Is Right for Your Part?

Both technologies produce physical parts from digital files, but they suit very different applications. Here's how to decide which process is right for your project.

3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering: A Practical Guide for Engineers

No CAD file? No problem. 3D scanning captures physical parts as accurate digital models — useful for legacy component reproduction, inspection, and design modification. Here's how it works.

FDM vs SLA vs SLS: Choosing the Right 3D Printing Technology for Your Project

FDM, SLA, and SLS each have different strengths. This guide helps engineers and product developers pick the right process for their prototype or production part.

3D Printing Costs in the UK: A Complete Price Guide for 2026

FDM, SLA, and SLS — how much does 3D printing actually cost? We break down the real pricing factors and show you how to get an instant quote for your parts.

PlateSwap: Combine Multiple Bambu Studio Plates Into One File and Let Your Printer Run Overnight

Stop babysitting your printer between jobs. PlateSwap merges plates from multiple sliced .3mf files into a single file, with repeat counts, queue looping, and nothing to install.

We Built a Free Build Plate Optimiser for Print Farms — And You Can Use It Right Now

Upload your STL files, auto-orient parts, distribute across multiple Bambu Lab printers, and download ready-to-print 3MF files all from your browser, completely free.

Stop Waiting for Quotes — Get Instant 3D Printing Prices from Your CAD Files

Upload your STL, STEP, or DXF files and get real-time pricing for FDM, SLA, SLS 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining, no emails, no waiting, no hassle.