3D printing and custom CAD design

Turn your idea into an object you can hold. We can start with a sample part, an image or a description. For an electronics enclosure, we design around the components it needs to hold. From gifts to prototypes and cases, we handle CAD design and FDM printing.

Why us

Designed around your dimensions

We start with how the part will be used. Measurements, model design and printing are handled together.

Built from measurements

We agree on the important dimensions and fits before designing. A parametric CAD model lets us carry changes through consistently.

Explore the design in 3D

We can show the proposed model in an interactive web preview. We review the shape and details together, then use a test print where a physical fit check is needed.

Design and printing together

We handle the CAD model, print preparation and finished part. A person reviews your requirements and files before we prepare a quote.

Where we help

From personal gifts to electronics enclosures

We use FDM printing, which builds parts from melted filament. We choose from PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS and ASA to suit the intended use and shape.

Custom objects and gifts

Personalised decorations, branded objects or accessories based on your idea. We agree on the shape, size and appearance, then create the model.

Prototypes and small batches

Get a first physical part to try out your idea. We can update the model based on what you learn and produce an agreed small batch.

Electronics enclosures and mounts

We design housings, PCB cases and device mounts around your mounting points and connectors. We can also help if your project needs custom electronics development.

Custom electronics and IoT

CAD design from dimensions or drawings

We build parametric 3D models from calliper measurements, drawings or photos supported by dimensions. We discuss the areas where fit is critical.

STEP and STL file handover

We supply the CAD models we design in both STEP and STL formats. STEP supports further CAD work; STL can be used for print preparation.

Printing from an existing model

Already have a model? We review it for FDM printing, then set the orientation, required supports and slicing parameters.

Before we start

What should you send us?

What we need depends on what you want to make. Here is where to start.

Parts and prototypes that need to fit

If you have a sample, such as the part to replace or fit against, send it by post. We will agree on shipping arrangements with you first. We measure the sample to get the dimensions right.

A creative, one-off object

A description or an image is enough to get started. An AI-generated image works too. We just need to understand what you have in mind.

A new object with components inside

Send us the actual electronics or other components that will go inside. We design the enclosure around them, following your idea. If you need us to develop the electronics too, that falls under our hardware development service.

Unsure what to send? Tell us what you want to make, and we will ask for any details we need.

From idea to finished part

How does an idea become a physical part?

We first establish what the object needs to do and what it must fit. We turn the dimensions into a CAD model that we can also show in 3D. A test print helps us refine the design before making the agreed parts.

Think of a made-to-measure garment: the drawing shows the shape, while a fitting shows how it actually fits. A 3D preview and a test print serve different purposes.

The CAD model follows the supplied dimensions. Material and print settings also affect the fit of the physical part, so we agree on clearances and test prints for critical areas. FDM parts may have visible layer lines.

Requirements and measurements Send a sample part, an image or description, or the electronics the case needs to hold. Tell us how you will use the object and how many you need. We review what you send and work through the details with you.
CAD model and 3D preview We design the shape, openings and mounting points. An interactive model lets us review the details together.
Test print and refinement Where fit matters, we check critical areas with an agreed test print. We update the model if changes are needed.
Finished parts and files We print the parts from the agreed model. For our own CAD designs, we also hand over the STEP and STL files.
Choose what fits your project

Off-the-shelf or custom printed?

An existing product may already do the job. Custom printing makes sense when dimensions, shape or mounting details need to fit your particular setup.

Your dimensions · an adaptable CAD model

Custom FDM printing

We design the part for its agreed use. Openings, mounts and dimensions can be tailored to your requirements.

Pros

  • Designed around your dimensions and mounting points
  • The model can be refined after a test print
  • From one part to a small batch

Cons

  • Requires accurate dimensions and discussion
  • Layer lines and the effects of print orientation may be visible

Printing is not the right answer for every project. We review the intended use and tell you if an existing product would be a better fit.

Materials

The right material for the job

From rigid decorations to flexible protective cases, we choose filament to suit how the object will be used.

PLA

Versatile with a smooth finish

A versatile material with a smooth finish for decorations, gifts and prototypes. Recommended for indoor use.

  • indoor
  • smooth finish
  • versatile
PETG

Tough functional parts

Tougher and more resistant to water and heat than PLA. A good choice for functional parts, mounts and cases.

  • tough
  • more water resistant
  • more heat resistant
TPU

Flexible and rubber-like

A flexible, rubber-like material for seals, feet and protective cases. It can also absorb impacts.

  • flexible
  • rubber-like
  • impact absorbing
ABS

For warmer environments

A tough material with greater heat resistance for objects used in warmer environments and mechanical parts.

  • more heat resistant
  • tough
  • mechanical parts
ASA

For outdoor parts

Similar to ABS, with UV and weather resistance. Recommended for outdoor parts.

  • outdoor
  • UV resistant
  • weather resistant

We print up to approximately 25 × 25 × 25 cm in one piece; larger objects are made in sections that fit together. An automatic filament changer allows multiple colours within one object, except with TPU. If you are unsure, we help you choose a material.

What to clarify before we start

What should I send to get started?

Tell us what the object is for and how many you need. For a part that needs to fit, send your existing sample by post after we agree on shipping. For a creative object, a description or image is enough, including an AI-generated image. For an enclosure, send the electronics or other components so we can design around them.

What do you need for accurate dimensions?

We take measurements from the sample part, with postal arrangements agreed beforehand. For a case, we need the actual electronics or other contents to position openings and mounting points around them. For creative objects, an image or description conveys the idea; an AI-generated image is fine too. We discuss the required dimensions separately.

Which materials do you use?

We use PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS and ASA with FDM printing; see the Materials section for examples of their uses. We print up to approximately 25 × 25 × 25 cm in one piece, with larger objects made in sections that fit together. We help you choose a material for your intended use.

Will I receive the model files?

We supply our own CAD designs in STEP and STL formats. An STL you provide does not automatically become an editable STEP model; any redesign is discussed separately.

Can you make one part or a small batch?

You can contact us about a single custom part or a small batch. After reviewing the shape, material and intended use, we agree on any test print and the quantity to produce.

How do I request a quote?

Open the requirements form in the “How shall we start?” section below. Describe the task and quantity. A person reviews your request, we clarify any missing details, and then prepare your quote.

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