Our Environmental Commitment 3D printing has a reputation as an inherently wasteful process — plastic parts made from plastic filament, offcuts and failed prints piling up in a bin somewhere. It doesn't have to work that way, and... 2 Aug 2026
5 Business Problems 3D Printing Can Quietly Solve When people think of 3D printing, they usually think of prototypes — a mock-up of a product before it goes into full production. That's a real and common use, but it's far from the only reason busines... 2 Aug 2026
How to Choose a 3D Printing Company If you've just been handed a task like "get us a prototype made" or "can you sort out a replacement for this part," and your next move was to google "3D printing services," you're not alone — and you ... 2 Aug 2026
Same-Day and Next-Day 3D Printing: Is It Possible in Northamptonshire? When something breaks, or a prototype is needed for a meeting tomorrow morning, the question isn't "can I get this 3D printed?" — it's "can I get it 3D printed today?" It's a fair question, and the an... 23 Jul 2026
Sustainable Manufacturing and Waste Reduction In the modern industrial landscape, sustainability and cost optimization are fundamentally linked. Traditional subtractive manufacturing, such as CNC milling, routinely transforms up to 80% of a raw m... 18 Jun 2026
Custom Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling When assembly lines stop, costs compound by the minute. For production facilities across the UK, sourcing replacement components, custom alignment jigs, or specialized end-of-arm tooling through tradi... 18 Jun 2026
3D Printing in Northamptonshire: A Guide for Local Businesses Northamptonshire has a long history of making things. From the shoe and leather trade that shaped the county's identity to the engineering firms, logistics companies, and manufacturers that operate he... 3 May 2026
Why Use a Local 3D Printing Service Instead of a National Online Bureau? When you need something 3D printed, the first instinct for many people is to Google a national service, upload a file, and wait for a parcel. It's convenient, it's familiar, and for some jobs it works... 3 May 2026
3D Printing Services in Wellingborough:What You Can Get Made Locally If you're based in Wellingborough and you need something 3D printed, you might not realise how much is available right on your doorstep. Whether you're an engineer who needs a prototype turned around ... 3 May 2026
Industries in Northamptonshire That Are Already Using 3D Printing 3D printing is not a niche technology for hobbyists and tech enthusiasts. Across Northamptonshire, businesses in a wide range of industries are already using it as a practical, commercial tool — to so... 16 Apr 2026
How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Material Material choice is one of the most consequential decisions in any 3D printing project. Get it right and your part performs exactly as intended. Get it wrong and you'll have a beautiful-looking object ... 18 Mar 2026
How to Get a 3D Printed Prototype Made in the UK You have a product idea. Maybe it's a new component, a consumer gadget, a custom housing, or a replacement part. Getting a physical prototype made used to mean expensive tooling, long lead times, and ... 18 Mar 2026