Six core services, all run in-house from our Dorset workshop, from a single prototype to a full production batch. Whether it's a functional engineering part or a scale model of a Bournemouth landmark like the Pier, if it can be modelled, we can usually print it.
First mock-up to iteration to small batch. Next-day form-fit-function prototypes with DFM feedback before you pay for a failed print.
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1 to 1,000 units at consistent tolerance, a real alternative to injection moulding for runs under 1,000, with no tooling spend.
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No file, no problem. We model from a brief, sketch, calipers or the physical part itself in Fusion 360 or SolidWorks.
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Branded activations, exhibition pieces and launch giveaways, one hero piece or 400 matched units, delivered for your event date.
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Experiential builds and branded installations, 2m+ pieces engineered for structural integrity, with transport and on-site install.
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Discontinued or unavailable parts reverse-engineered and reproduced, measured, redrawn and reprinted from a single broken original.
Learn more →"James handled the 3D printing for a functional heat-resistant component we needed in batch production. He helped dial in the prototype first with their design service, then produced the final batch with really consistent results. Super fast 3D print turnaround and great quality across all the 3D printed parts. Will 100% be coming back."
"We needed a sit-in F1-car for an exhibition to showcase our new racing game. 3D Printing Express took our CAD, optimised it for strength and weight as we had no idea how it all worked! Turned out beautifully. They colour matched the finish and was looking like the real deal. On show day the cockpit ran non-stop, adults and kids jumped in."
"We ordered a batch of 100 PA-12 parts from 3D Printing Express and could not be happier. Every part arrived consistent, dimensionally accurate, and ready for use straight from the box. The PA-12 gave us the strength and stability we needed for functional testing, with minimal post-processing required."
"I needed parts 3D printed for mounting a 5G router to a pole. I used the online form to upload the STL files. James contacted me directly via email, helped optimise the geometry for printability and shipped fast. Brilliant communication."
"James was very helpful, discussed our project in detail. Supported us through the development. We had a few difficulties which were managed well. Would definitely use again and recommend."
Our primary workshop is at Broadstone Business Centre, Moor Road, Poole BH18 8AZ, 10 minutes from Bournemouth, 8 minutes from Poole town centre. Order before 10am on simple jobs and parts can be ready for same-day collection.
Monday – Friday · 09:00–17:30
Collection by arrangement · email before 10am for same-day.
Bournemouth centre · ~12 min
Poole town centre · ~8 min
Christchurch · ~18 min
Wimborne · ~10 min
Ferndown · ~8 min
Brief in. Quote in 6 hours. Print. Shipped UK-wide. Four steps from your file to a part on your bench.
Send the file
PDF, STEP, STL, sketch, or a photo of the part. Whatever you have, we will work with it.
Inside 6 hours
Reviewed by a real engineer. Pricing breakdown, lead time, and printability flags before you commit.
UK fleet, 3 days
multiple in-house FDM printers in our Bournemouth workshop. Hardened-steel nozzles on CF jobs. Photo proofs on request.
Next-day courier
Royal Mail Tracked or DPD Next Day, UK-wide · or collect locally from Bournemouth.
Here's the whole process · idea to parts in your hands, in 4 simple steps. Send us a file, photo, sketch, or just a description of what you need, we'll work with whatever you've got. Quote back within 6 hours. Two-minute read, no jargon.
A snapshot of the colours and grades we run most often. We stock Polymaker and Fiberon filaments as standard, with engineering-grade composites on request. Bournemouth jobs typically run in PLA, PETG, PA12-CF or ASA.
Not sure which material is right for you? We can help.
Email us your use case →A snapshot of the local work we typically handle for a Dorset engineering firm, a south-coast event agency, a Bournemouth University research group or a Poole marine business.
Most consumer 3D print shops run PLA and PETG. Great for visual prototypes · not great when the part lives on a Bournemouth beachfront, on a RIB or Sunseeker in Poole Harbour, or mounted to a structure in a salt-air environment. Dorset has one of the UK's densest concentrations of marine businesses, and saltwater, UV, and chlorine are hard on standard plastics.
For the south coast's main industries · marine and watersports, event activations, engineering prototyping, classic-car restoration · we usually pick from a small set: ASA for anything outdoor, UV-exposed, or saltwater-adjacent; PETG-GF for stiff, dimensionally stable parts; PA12-CF for load-bearing brackets and jigs; UL94 V-0 grades when there's a flame-rating spec. Polymaker and Fiberon are our two main filament suppliers.
When you send a brief, describe the application context · the environment, the load, the regulation if any. We'll suggest the right material in the quote and ship a test sample first so you can verify before the full batch runs.
UV + saltwater resistant · boat fittings, harbour fixtures, outdoor signage. Standard choice for anything near Poole Harbour or on the water.
Carbon-fibre composite · ~95 MPa tensile. Load-bearing brackets, jigs, structural prototypes. Common choice for Dorset aerospace and marine engineering.
Flame-retardant · self-extinguishing within 10s of flame removal. Regulated environments.
Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch make up one of the south coast's densest business clusters, and the work that lands on our bench reflects it. The marine trade around Poole Harbour and Sandbanks · boatyards, chandlers and the Sunseeker supply chain · needs UV- and saltwater-stable parts that ordinary PLA won't survive, so a lot of our local work runs in ASA and PA12-CF. The events and brand-activation agencies the conurbation is known for come to us for Pantone-matched props and one-off hero pieces tied to a fixed show date.
Engineering and product-development firms on the Nuffield and Holton Heath estates use us for functional prototypes, jigs and small-batch runs that bridge the gap before injection-mould tooling is worth it. And with Bournemouth University and the Arts University on the doorstep, we regularly turn around research models, degree-show pieces and lab adaptors. Because our workshop sits in Broadstone · minutes from all of it · most local jobs can be collected the same day once they're made, rather than waiting on a courier. On a tight deadline that proximity is the whole difference: a broken part dropped in before 10am can often go back out the same afternoon.
3D printing Bournemouth means you can collect parts directly · email your file before 10am and on simple geometries in stocked materials we can often have parts ready for collection the same day or next morning from BH-postcode Bournemouth. Out-of-county mail-order services can't offer this.
| Tier | Cut-off | Lead time | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day local | 10am | Same-day / next morning | Bournemouth collection only |
| Express | 12pm | 24-48 hrs | DPD Next Day · UK-wide |
| Standard most popular | Any time | 2-5 working days | Royal Mail Tracked or DPD |
| Economy | Any time | 5-10 working days | Royal Mail Tracked |
Lead times depend on complexity, material and queue · all tiers reviewed and confirmed in your 6-hour quote. Volume runs of 50+ units get a fast turnaround quote with batch pricing · email for bulk-pricing tiers.
A snapshot of jobs we've shipped for businesses across the south coast. Full case studies cover the brief, build, and outcome.
Five things in your brief mean a faster, more accurate quote and a printable file first time. None of these are dealbreakers if missing · we'll ask · but the more you tell us upfront, the quicker you'll have a sample part on your bench.
One sentence on use case · "it's a bracket holding a 200g PCB inside a sealed sensor enclosure" beats "I need a bracket" every time. Tells us load, environment, tolerance.
STEP and STL are easiest. Sketch, scan, or a photo of a broken part also work · we reverse-engineer in-house if no CAD exists.
1 prototype, 10 iteration units, 100-unit batch, 1,000-unit production run · changes the print strategy and the unit price. Bracket batches over 50 get batch pricing.
Event date, demo day, regulatory deadline. If you tell us, we'll quote the lead time honestly · we'd rather decline than miss a date.
If you know you want PA12-CF, tell us. If not, describe the use case and we'll recommend the right material in the quote.
Every quote we send comes back with the same structure · no upsells, no hidden fees, no algorithmic "best guess". An engineer reviews the file, prices the work and shares any flags before you commit.
Total filament used in grams + total print hours. PA12-CF runs slower than PLA but uses less infill for the same strength. We show both so you can see the trade-off.
Support removal, sand, paint, assemble · only what you've asked for. Each finish has a separate line. No "premium finishing" mystery surcharge.
DPD Next Day or Royal Mail Tracked · fixed price by parcel weight. For Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch clients we also offer same-day workshop collection for £0.
If the engineer spots a thin wall, a support-trap or a tolerance risk, we flag it in the quote · with a suggested fix. You decide whether to proceed or revise.
Batch runs of 50+ units automatically include a per-unit price breakdown so you can compare cost-at-scale before committing. No VAT to add, the price we quote is the price you pay.
Our Bournemouth workshopOur primary workshop is at Broadstone Business Centre, Poole BH18 8AZ, within the Bournemouth/Poole conurbation. We serve clients across the south coast: Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Ringwood, Weymouth, Dorchester, and the wider Hampshire cluster including Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, and Portsmouth.
Same-day collection available locally for urgent jobs, email before 10am to confirm availability. UK-wide shipping on every order via Royal Mail Tracked or DPD Next Day.
Day to day we work right across Bournemouth, town centre, Boscombe, Westbourne, Winton, Charminster and Southbourne, with the A338 putting most of the conurbation within easy reach for a same-day drop-off. We've printed everything from functional engineering parts for local firms to scale models of Bournemouth landmarks like the Pier. Nearer Christchurch? We cover that too.
Price is set by three things: material cost, print time, and any post-processing you need. A single small prototype in PLA costs substantially less than a 100-unit batch in PA12-CF. We give you an itemised breakdown in every quote, no black-box pricing.
PLA is the most cost-effective. PETG, ABS, and ASA sit in the mid range. Engineering composites like PA12-CF and PC cost more per gram but need less infill for equivalent strength, often comparable over the life of the part.
Small parts (under 100g) typically run 2–6 hours. Larger enclosures or batch runs scale proportionally. We run multiple in-house FDM printers so parallel printing keeps lead times short without premium surcharges.
Support removal and a basic finish are included. Sanding, painting, colour-matching, or assembly are priced separately. We'll list every finish step as a line item, you choose what you need.
Orders of 50+ units qualify for batch pricing, the unit price drops as we optimise print orientation and plate fills. Tell us your target quantity in the brief and we'll quote it alongside a 10-unit pilot option.
We quote every job individually, no online calculator gives accurate prices for engineering-grade FDM. Send your file and application context to get a line-itemised quote in 6 hours. No commitment to order.
Our primary workshop is at Broadstone Business Centre, Moor Road, Broadstone, Poole BH18 8AZ, within the Bournemouth/Poole conurbation, about 10 minutes from Bournemouth centre. We also operate a second workshop in Newbury, Berkshire. Every part is printed in-house, we don't outsource to third-party bureaus. James handles client briefs from the Poole/Bournemouth workshop; Freddy runs production from Newbury.
Quotes within 6 hours on business days. Most orders ship in 2-5 working days depending on complexity and material. For Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch clients, same-day collection is sometimes possible · email before 10am and we'll confirm. Urgent jobs with a fixed event date: tell us on the brief and we'll tell you in 24 hours whether we can hit it.
We ship UK-wide. Across the south coast we regularly serve Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Ringwood, Weymouth, Dorchester, and the wider Hampshire cluster · Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, and Portsmouth. For larger or urgent local orders we can often arrange same-week collection.
Our local client base spans the main Dorset and Hampshire sectors: digital and creative agencies (event props, branded activations), engineering and product development (brackets, enclosures, functional prototypes), marine and watersports (replacement parts, custom components, weatherproof grades), architecture (scale models), education including Bournemouth University, and dental and medical labs. Recent local work includes Beryl Bikes, Bournemouth University, and Bourne Valley Dentures.
Yes. Send a broken part in the post or drop one in if you're local, send a photo, send a sketch, or just describe the part. We do reverse engineering and CAD in-house · James will build the file and quote you. Especially useful for obsolete or discontinued parts where no digital file exists.
For urgent local jobs, contact us before 10am. On simple geometries in stocked materials we can often start same-day and have parts ready for collection the following morning from our Bournemouth workshop. National mail-order services from out-of-county can't usually offer this · being local means we have more flexibility on tight deadlines.
