3D Printing Services UK: SLA, Carbon DLS & FDM

3D printing is speed with purpose

Industrial 3D printing services from our workshop near Cambridge: SLA, Carbon DLS, FDM and DLP, with next-day turnaround on most jobs, tolerances to ±0.15 mm and overnight delivery across the UK. Check form, fit and function early, so you learn faster and avoid costly decisions.

What we deliver

Fast cycles. Tight tolerances. Material choices that hold up.
We offer some of the highest-resolution and most accurate parts on the market
We aim to offer a next day delivery service where possible
We quote fast, and if you have a deadline, tell us and we will do our best to match it.
We offer overnight delivery to all areas of the UK
We offer same-day delivery to the local area
We always aim to advise if there is an issue with the CAD or an area we can advise to adjust to produce the best parts possible
Tolerance for high resolution is +/- 0.15mm
We can run multiple materials overnight if a combination of materials or colours are required
Parts are supplied with an off-machine finish or a bead blast finish for a uniform finish, excluding Ultra 10122 which is standard off-machine finish or a polished/lacquered finish

Capable

Which 3D printing process should you use?

SLA delivers the detail. FDM handles the volume. We choose the route that fits the job.

prototype inhaler  with extreme grey and rapid white parts connected by a hinge, showing internal components.

Stereolithography

SLA printing delivers the precision needed for medical devices and intricate assemblies. It produces clean, accurate parts with fine detail and a high-quality surface finish. For transparent parts, see clear 3D printing.

See our SLA 3D printing service
Close-up of black, hexagonal-patterned mesh structure with high detail and texture made on carbon printer.

Carbon

Used where stiffness, performance and repeatability matter, from engineering prototypes to end-use parts.

See Carbon DLS printing
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Fused deposition modelling  

FDM builds parts in real thermoplastics, up to 800 × 800 × 1,000 mm, and holds ±0.4 mm on suitable rigid parts. It suits functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, and short runs where strength, size and practicality matter most.

For big parts, see large format 3D printing.

See FDM 3D printing for the filaments we run.

See FDM data sheets
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DLP

Parts print overnight. You see results in the morning. That pace helps you iterate faster and make decisions based on real hardware, not renderings.

DLP resins include AMD-3 for high-resolution models, Sunlu Nylon-Like for tougher parts and SuperHDT for high temperatures.

See DLP data sheets

Quick turnaround

Parts print overnight you see results in the morning
That pace lets you iterate fast and make decisions based on actual hardware, not renderings

Our 3D printing department runs with substantial capacity and a standard 24 hour turnaround across a range of materials. High and standard resolution parts can be produced simultaneously on the same large format machine. Dimensional accuracy is achieved through process knowledge rather than default settings our technicians understand SLA and Carbon DLS printing well enough to make the right build orientation decisions for each part.

Amber-colored translucent turbine or impeller with curved blades on a white background.

SLA printing for medical devices

Stereolithography delivers the tolerances medical work demands. We print surgical guides, diagnostic housings and complex assemblies where accuracy cannot slip.

More on medical device prototyping, including biocompatible materials and NDAs.

Transparent 3D printed clear SLAplastic objects inside a viper 3D Systems printer.
Materials

Pick the right material for the job

Medical-grade resins Aerospace polymers Consumer thermoplastics
We match material to application so your parts perform where it counts

See every material and data sheet we run, read about 3D printing in Cambridge, or see what affects the price.

Prototype inhaler made form various SLA printed parts.

"I’ve had an excellent experience working with Complete Fabrications. The quality of their work is consistently outstanding, with impressive attention to detail and craftsmanship that really brings concepts to life. They’re highly reliable when it comes to deadlines, always delivering on time without compromising on quality. Communication throughout each project is always clear, professional, and responsive, making the entire process smooth and efficient.  I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable and skilled model making partner."

Adam Stone,
Principal Industrial Designer

Bosses and insert choices

Insert selection is reviewed against material specification on every CAD file before production begins. The choice between threaded inserts, self-tappers and helicoils is not incidental - it affects thread integrity, pull-out strength and long term performance. Where the specified insert is not the right solution for the material or geometry, we raise it with the customer directly and agree the correct approach before committing to production.

Close-up of a Samba 2 turret with inserts.
Numbers

What we deliver

Fast cycles. Tight tolerances. Material choices that hold up.

24

Hour turnaround

±0.15

Millimeter tolerance

12+

Material options

Questions

Get answers about our 3D printing capabilities and material options

How do I know they will come out right?
How long will this take?
How quickly will I get a quote?
What are the delivery options?
What if you spot something that we missed?
What’s the finish level I can expect?
Can you work to a budget?
Is this just a one-off?
What happens if things go wrong?
How do you compare with my other choices?
Are the materials in stock?
What file formats do you accept?
I’m local. Do you deliver?
How much does 3D printing cost?

It depends on the part: its size and volume, the process and material, how many you need and the finish. There is no tooling or set-up charge, so a single part is affordable and the price per part falls in a batch. We quote each job from your CAD, and our pricing guide explains what affects the price.

How does 3D printing work?

A 3D printer builds a part layer by layer from a CAD file. SLA cures liquid resin with a UV laser, Carbon DLS cures resin with projected light, and FDM lays down melted plastic filament. Each layer bonds to the one below until the part is complete. We then clean it, remove any supports and finish it.

Can you 3D print metal?

We don't 3D print metal. For metal prototypes and parts, we CNC machine from solid aluminium, steels, stainless steel and brass, so you get the real material. SLA parts can also be plated in copper or nickel for a metallic finish, on parts up to about a 150 mm cube.

What can you make with 3D printing?

Prototypes for form and fit checks, working assemblies, show and photography models, clear parts such as light pipes, master patterns for vacuum casting, jigs and fixtures, and production batches of 20 to 200 parts or more, all without tooling.

Ready to print your parts?

Send us your files or describe what you need and we'll quote it fast

Close-up view of white plastic SLA parts printed