Service Lead Growth
In the space of a few short years Midlands 3D has grown to become one of the leading 3D Print Service providers in the UK.
Our services have grown to cover the full spectrum, from prototyping to volume production, across a wide range of industries. We further enhance our offerings with valuable complementary services, delivering a complete and efficient 3D printing experience. Our focus is on supporting our clients to maximise the value from 3D print manufacturing across their business operations.
Key Milestones
2018
Midlands 3D is founded in a garage in Stone Staffordshire
2018
Midlands 3D is founded in a garage in Stone Staffordshire
Midlands 3D is founded in a garage in Stone Staffordshire.
Starting with just one hobbyist FDM machine, an FDM print farm grew organically as batch production orders started to be received.
2020
Lancashire 3D acquired
2020
Lancashire 3D acquired
The acquisition of Lancashire 3D further propelled the business’ growth and added experience in the use of sustainable and recycled filaments to the FDM 3D printing service.
2022
HP Multi Jet Fusion Certification and Service Launch
2022
HP Multi Jet Fusion Certification and Service Launch
We took delivery of our first MJF machines and officially launched our MJF service, also gaining our HP Multi Jet Fusion Professional certification as well as joining the HP Digital Manufacturing Network.
2022
Midlands 3D Joins Ecologi
2022
Midlands 3D Joins Ecologi
In 2022 we joined the Ecologi community, actively contributing to projects which cut CO2 emissions
2023
West Surrey Racing/ Team BMW BTCC Sponsorship
2023
West Surrey Racing/ Team BMW BTCC Sponsorship
In 2023 we began our relationship with West Surrey Racing and Team BMW, both as sponsors and parts manufacturers, now producing over 200 parts in use on the car and in the pit lane.
2023
ISO 9001 Certification
2023
ISO 9001 Certification
We were proud to be awarded ISO 9001 certification, the globally recognised Quality Management Systems (QMS) standard.
2024
SLS TPU Service Launch
2024
SLS TPU Service Launch
Responding to demand for high quality 3d printing in a flexible material, in 2024 we launched our SLS TPU service.
2024
Batch Manufacturing – The New Normal
2024
Batch Manufacturing – The New Normal
A milestone for the business and the industry. In 2024 we reached the tipping point where volume 3D Print manufacturing (vs. “one-offs” and prototypes) became the majority of our business for the first time.
2025
Cyber Essentials, MakeUK and JOSCAR
2025
Cyber Essentials, MakeUK and JOSCAR
In 2025 we received our Cyber Essentials security certification as well as consolidating our position as a supplier to Government and Defence by joining the Make UK Defence organisation and becoming a JOSCAR registered supplier.
2025
New HQ and New Services
2025
New HQ and New Services
A major milestone for us, we relocated to our new HQ, giving us nearly four times the floorspace. We added more print capacity, added a new vapour smoothing service as well as investing in print and finishing automation to keep up with demand.
Our Operations
A first in the UK, Midlands 3D operates an automated HP MJF production facility, enabling our MJF machines to operate 24/7. This gives us one of, if not the most, efficient MJF capability in the country.
We operate on the joint principles of confidentiality and transparency. We own and operate all of the 3D print technologies we offer, with no sub-contracting or outsourcing, ensuring your IP is protected.
We are transparent in our pricing, making it possible for you to upload your files and receive a quote, even if you don’t yet have an account with us.
Lastly, we take a no-nonsense approach to service delivery. Everything we do is designed to build lasting, trusted and consultative relationships with our customers as their adoption of 3D printing grows.
Industries we support
Automotive
Midlands 3D are a trusted supplier of a wide range of parts to the automotive industry. Whether global OEMs, requiring on-time delivery of production ready parts to their assembly lines, or bespoke auto makers hand building in low volumes for the luxury and auto sports sectors, Midlands 3D is replied upon to deliver high quality repeatable parts. Read more about our work with West Surrey Racing.
Defence
Following the completion of Project TAMPA, the MOD’s Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy is solely focussed on adopting Additive Manufacturing in the Defence supply chain. Midlands 3D regularly completes projects in this sector and is JOSCAR registered.
Watch a video case study about our work in Defence.
Healthcare
We regularly provide 3D Print services to a number of sectors in healthcare in both rigid Nylon PA12 and flexible TPU materials in both single and batch quantities. We have experience manufacturing many items for this sector including custom orthotics and other aids. Our MJF print, dying and finishing processes are certified compatible to the ISO10993 standard.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Use of 3D printing in engineering and manufacturing is exploding as designers take advantage of the unique capabilities 3D printing offers. Not just for prototyping, we regularly batch manufacture end-use parts alongside custom tools, jigs, formers, handlers and many other aids that make manufacturing processes more efficient.
Read our case study with OMS as an example.
Consumer Products
The quality and finish now possible with the print and technologies we offer mean 3D printing is now a very viable alternative to injection moulding, especially when speed to market is key, designs are still being enhanced, a range of custom products are needed, or volumes are still ramping.
Read our case study with BullShift who faced similar challenges.
Marine
Traditionally fabricating in GRP, wood and metal, the marine sector is quickly adopting 3D printing to both manufacture more efficiently, but also to produce better quality, more elegant designs. With a range of materials and processes available including flexible SLS TPU, luxury yacht builders and the sector more broadly, work with us to exploit a variety of 3D print opportunities in the sector.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Schedule a free 30 minute consultation and we’ll help guide you on how to get the best from 3D printing. We can usually help at every stage of the product lifecycle whether prototype, production or as your products reach their end of life.