Launching PartsVault™ — a smart and secure digital inventory platform. Think of it as your digital parts locker. Whether you're managing repeat production runs, ordering spares, or updating designs, everything is centralised, version-controlled, and connected directly to 3D People's manufacturing capabilities.

Unsurprisingly, quality output from AM systems does not happen by accident. Rather, it is the result of dedicated efforts to maintain precision, consistency, reliability and repeatability throughout the entire manufacturing workflow.

London-based 3D People, a leading subcontract additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing service, has seen a surge in demand for agile manufacturing solutions as companies look to cut down lead times and avoid the inefficiencies of traditional production methods.

While AM has revolutionised part design, enabling complex geometries and rapid iteration, the raw outputs from even the most advanced AM technologies often still fall short of industry requirements. Parts often emerge from the build chamber with surface roughness, inconsistent mechanical properties, and residual powder or support structures that must be removed or refined before parts can be put to use. While AM enables direct part production, many industries require additional finishing steps to meet specific functional and aesthetic standards. The misconception that AM produces a final-use product in a single step has hindered its adoption, as companies often underestimate the necessity of thorough post-processing techniques to bring parts up to industry standards.

With additive manufacturing, one often-overlooked factor separates cutting-edge from cut-rate — surface finish. As manufacturers push AM to production-grade levels, 3D People, a leading UK-based subcontract 3D printing bureau, is taking a stand on why surface finish is the real game-changer in AM for production applications.

For 3D People, automation isn’t just about improving efficiency, it’s about delivering a better service to our customers. It’s about ensuring that every part we produce is of the highest quality, delivered on time, and at a competitive price.

3D People, a leading additive manufacturing (AM) service provider of high-quality 3D printed parts on demand, is delighted to announce its expanded colour dye finishing service. As of now, customers have the option to select any of 170 dye colours for their additively manufactured parts.

Dive into the world of 3D printing file formats. Explore the advantages and limitations of .step, .stl, and .3mf, and how our updated Online Quote Tool simplifies your design-to-manufacturing journey.

Say goodbye to tedious quoting processes and hello to instant access from your fingertips! Generate quotes, analyse geometries, and manage orders all on the go. Streamline your custom parts sourcing like never before

While we are excited to focus exclusively on industrial additive manufacturing technologies, it is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to FDM.

Streamline your processes with our updated 3D printing quote tool! As a design and engineering expert, you know efficiency is key. Our tool now offers quicker quotes, better management, and smoother ordering of additive manufacturing. Say goodbye to bugs and slow loading times, as we've improved accuracy and speed by 10%. You'll love the small improvements, like the 'apply to all' feature for faster quote specifications, freeing up your time to focus on what you do best.

​​Additive manufacturing has become a valuable tool for manufacturers looking to reduce operational costs and efficiently produce needed parts and components, with the market expected to exceed $35 billion in the next three years. We have enlisted 5 key trends for you to keep an eye on as you consider incorporating additive manufacturing into your business in 2023.