printing processes

Three Processes.
One Studio.

SLS, FDM, and SLA under one roof. Each process has distinct capabilities — we match the right technology to your application.

Stereolithography

The gold standard for functional 3D printing

SLS uses a high-powered laser to fuse polymer powder particles together, layer by layer. The surrounding unfused powder acts as support material, enabling complex geometries without support structures. The result is isotropic, functional parts with excellent mechanical properties.

build Volume

145 x 145 x 175 mm

Layer Thickness

0.05 mm

Min Wall

0.5 mm

Lead Time

2–3 business days

Best For
  • High-detail models
  • Smooth surface finish
  • Jewellery and dental masters
  • Presentation prototypes
  • Miniatures

How It Works

1

File Preparation

Files are oriented for minimum support and optimal surface quality, then sliced at 0.05mm layers.

2

Resin Setup

The resin vat is filled with the selected photopolymer and the build platform is calibrated.

3

UV Curing

A UV laser traces each layer, curing the resin from liquid to solid with exceptional precision.

4

Washing

Parts are washed in IPA to remove uncured resin from the surface and internal channels.

5

Post-Cure

Parts are post-cured under UV light to achieve full mechanical properties.

6

Support Removal & Finishing

Supports are removed and surfaces are sanded or polished to the required finish.

Available Materials

SLA Resin

High-detail photopolymer resin for parts requiring fine surface finish and tight tolerances. Best for design and art applications.

SLA Tough Resin

ABS-like toughness with SLA surface quality. For functional SLA prototypes that must survive handling and testing.

Fused Deposition Modelling

The gold standard for functional 3D printing

SLS uses a high-powered laser to fuse polymer powder particles together, layer by layer. The surrounding unfused powder acts as support material, enabling complex geometries without support structures. The result is isotropic, functional parts with excellent mechanical properties.

build Volume

300 × 300 × 400 mm

Layer Thickness

0.15–0.3 mm

Min Wall

1.2 mm

Lead Time

2–4 business days

Best For
  • High-detail models
  • Smooth surface finish
  • Jewellery and dental masters
  • Presentation prototypes
  • Miniatures

How It Works

1

File Preparation

Files are sliced with optimised layer height, infill, and support strategy for the chosen material.

2

Material Loading

Filament is loaded and the nozzle and bed are brought to material-specific temperatures.

3

Extrusion

The print head deposits molten filament, building the part layer by layer from the base up.

4

Support Removal

Support structures are removed mechanically or dissolved, depending on the support material used.

Available Materials

ABS

Standard ABS for functional prototypes with good heat resistance, impact toughness, and excellent machinability for post-processing.

PLA+

Enhanced PLA with improved toughness and reduced brittleness. Available in 20+ colours — ideal for rapid concept prototyping.

PETG Marine

Marine-grade PETG with excellent impact resistance and chemical stability in saltwater environments.

PETG-CF

Carbon-reinforced PETG combining the chemical resistance of PETG with added stiffness from carbon fibre fill.

TPU Flex

Shore 95A flexible TPU for parts requiring rubber-like elasticity, vibration damping, or impact absorption.

Selective Laser Sintering

The gold standard for functional 3D printing

SLS uses a high-powered laser to fuse polymer powder particles together, layer by layer. The surrounding unfused powder acts as support material, enabling complex geometries without support structures. The result is isotropic, functional parts with excellent mechanical properties.

build Volume

340 x 340 x 600 mm

Layer Thickness

0.1 mm

Min Wall

0.8 mm

Lead Time

3–5 business days

Best For
  • High-detail models
  • Smooth surface finish
  • Jewellery and dental masters
  • Presentation prototypes
  • Miniatures

How It Works

1

File Preparation

STL or STEP files are reviewed for printability, wall thickness, and orientation optimisation.

2

Powder Bed Setup

The build chamber is filled with polymer powder and pre-heated to just below sintering temperature.

3

Laser Sintering

A CO₂ laser traces each cross-section, fusing the powder particles into solid geometry.

4

Cooling

The build cake cools slowly over several hours to prevent warping and ensure dimensional stability.

5

Depowdering

Parts are excavated from the powder cake and cleaned using compressed air and media blasting.

6

Post-Processing

Parts are inspected, measured, and optionally dyed, coated, or finished to specification.

Available Materials

PA12-CF

Carbon-filled PA12 for maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio. Ideal where rigidity and low mass are both critical.

PA12

The engineering benchmark — isotropic, salt-resistant, and support-free. The default material for structural end-use parts.

PA11

Bio-based polyamide with superior impact resistance and elongation. The preferred choice for parts that must absorb repeated shock loads.

TPU Flex

Shore 95A flexible TPU for parts requiring rubber-like elasticity, vibration damping, or impact absorption.