INDUSTRIAL QUALITY RAPID PROTOTYPING
A fast, flexible, and cost-effective way to transform your digital designs into tangible prototypes
3D PRINTING FOR PROTOTYPES
Harness the power of our state-of-the-art 3D printing service to bring your designs to life. Partner with 3D People to reduce costs, accelerate development, and produce compelling presentation tools.
USE 3D PRINTING FOR:
Design Verification
Utilise 3D printing to test and refine designs before final production. Our models provide tangible feedback, ensuring alignment with your vision while cutting down costs and time-to-market.
Functional Prototypes
3D print prototypes that work as they should in real-world scenarios. Validate functionality, durability, and user interaction to ensure your design's practical success.
Aesthetic Models
Produce stunning 3D prints that capture every nuance of your design. Ideal for presentations, marketing visuals, or any scenario where aesthetics take center stage.
HOW TO ORDER 3D PRINTs:
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ACCELERATE YOUR PROTOTYPING PROCESS
Benefit from our express 3D printing service to fast-track your product development. Turn around design iterations faster than ever before. For the earliest dispatch date, ensure you place your order before 2pm.
FAST, PRECISE & RELIABLE
Express Printing
Get your components swiftly with our expedited service, cutting down traditional wait times.
Durable Materials
Utilise robust materials that withstand the rigours of testing, ensuring your prototypes maintain integrity and performance under demanding conditions.
Reliable Finishes
Choose finishes that not only elevate aesthetics but also enhance performance. From the deep black of our Satin Dye to the smoothness of Vibro Polishing.
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RECOMMENDED materials for PROTOTYPING:
MATERIAL
PA12 Nylon (SLS)
The industry leading material for industrial 3D printing. This robust material has superb mechanical properties and can replace injection moulded alternatives.
Clips, Casings, Fixtures
Standard
6 - 8 Days
Express
2 - 4 Days
MATERIAL
PA12 Nylon (MJF)
The preferred choice among industries for industrial-grade polymer material. This resilient thermoplastic material excels in creating high-density components with outstanding mechanical properties and superior surface finish, offering a viable alternative to injection-molded parts.
Standard
6 - 8 Days
Express
2 - 4 Days
Customer examples
prototyping FAQ
+ Can I 3D print a prototype for a crowdsourcing campaign?
Yes, 3D printing is frequently used as a method to quickly produce prototypes and raise funds on crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Indigogo. Whether the requirements are for a visual prop to help explain an idea or for a fully working prototype, 3D printing can be a quick and easy solution.
+ How do I get a prototype manufactured?
3D printing is often used to make prototypes throughout the design development stages of a product. A 3D printing service can be used to make functional and visual prototypes of products that have been drawn in 3D CAD. 3D People offer CAD design services as well as 3D printing.
+ My prototype requires specific material properties, where can I find data-sheets on 3D Print materials?
3D People use a careful selection of 3D printing materials to offer a range of working properties. The datasheets for these materials can be found on the material datasheets page
+ What is the difference between 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping?
Rapid prototyping and 3D printing are names for the same process. Rapid prototyping is an older term given to 3D printing technologies as until recently, prototyping was the main reason to use the technology. Due to advancements in the technology, we can now manufacture end use parts which is why we often use the term 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing.
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