Understanding 3D Printing layer heights
One of the main settings used to determine the quality and cost of your 3d print is layer height. A key principle of all 3d printing processes is that a part is made up of layers on top of each other in much the same way as a terraced landscape and the layer height...
Lancashire 3D acquired by Midlands 3D Printing Ltd
We are proud to annouce the acquisition of the Lancashire 3D brand and associated operations.
3D Printing supports STEM learning for the Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd
It’s always great to receive an order which puts an extra large smile on our faces and a recent order from the Martin-Baker Aircraft Company did exactly that! As the world leader in the design and manufacture of ejection and crashworthy seats for nearly 70 years...
Large format printing a customer’s own dashboard design
We recently showcased the new addition to our 3D printing service line up, a Raise3D large format machine capable of printing up to 305x305x610mm parts, and it wasn’t long before the first order arrived to test it! A customer contacted us with their own design...
Large Format Printing is HERE!!
We’re continuing to invest in the print farm at Midlands 3D and have now added the awesome Raise3D N2 Plus to the line up. The new machine will enable much larger print volumes up to 305x305x610mm and greatly improve the number of available materials. To-date,...
Midlands 3D becomes 3D Hubs manufacturing partner
Since mid 2016 we’ve listed 3d printing services on www.3dhubs.com, the worlds largest network of manufacturing hubs spanning over 140 countries. Recently 3D Hubs launched a new service ‘fulfilled by 3D Hubs’ which offers a seamless transaction...
Wanhao, Maker Select and Balco upgraded 4mm Aluminium Y Carriage
We have developed our very own upgrade to the popular i3 machines from Wanhao, Maker Select and Balco to rectify a common bed leveling issue
Startups and SMEs are missing out by not exploiting 3D Printing
3D printing is still a largely un-tapped resource and with companies often jumping to the conclusion that injection moulding is the only option, organisations are missing a huge opportunity.
