PRINT YOUR FILE
3D printing
Turn your 3D model into a physical part. Check the shape, test an assembly or explore how your design feels in the real world.
3D PRINTING & PROTOTYPING
Your idea.
Made real.
3D printing and design support for prototypes, replacement parts and small production runs. Start with a ready-to-print file or an idea that needs developing.
✓ One-off parts✓ Functional prototypes✓ Small batches
Professional 3D printing services from the team at Invention Steps.
YOUR STARTING POINTReady to print?
Ready to print?
Or still working it out?
Choose your route below. We’ll help you prepare the right details for your next step.
Find the right service01 / WHAT WE DOBig ideas.
Big ideas.
Practical solutions.
One part or a full set. Choose a starting point that matches where your project is today.
DEVELOP YOUR IDEA
Design & CAD
Start with sketches, photographs or dimensions. Develop a print-ready model and work through the details before production.
Explore design & CAD
MAKE MORE OF IT
Small-batch production
Explore repeat parts, jigs, fixtures and short production runs without committing to mould tooling.
BUILT AROUND YOUR NEXT STEP
Test the fit.
Refine the feel.
Make it real.
A prototype answers questions a screen can’t. Hold it, assemble it and find out what needs to happen next.
02 / MATERIAL MATTERSThe right material.
The right material.
For the right job.
Appearance, flexibility, heat and outdoor exposure all matter. Explore a starting point for your project.
PLA · Architectural display model
THE EVERYDAY STARTING POINTGreat detail.
Great detail.
Plenty of possibilities.
A versatile option for visual prototypes, display models and checking the shape of a design. A useful starting point for indoor applications.
Not sure which material to choose? Select “Help me choose” in your project brief. Suitability depends on the design and how the part will be used.
03 / THE PROCESSFrom “what if”
From “what if”
to “here it is”.
Share your idea
Start with a 3D file, a sketch or a description. Tell us what the part needs to do.
Work out the details
Review the design, material, quantities and finish before confirming a quote.
Bring it to life
Move into printing with a clear brief. Test your part and decide what comes next.
04 / GOOD QUESTIONSYour questions,
Your questions,
answered.
Do I need a 3D model to get started?+
No. A sketch, photographs and key dimensions can be a useful starting point. Design work can be scoped before moving into printing.
What files should I prepare?+
STL, 3MF and STEP are useful starting formats. Include units, quantities, critical dimensions and any requirements for assembly. Your file will need review for print suitability.
How much does 3D printing cost?+
Cost depends on the part’s size, material, print time, supports, quantity and finishing. A file review is needed for a meaningful quote.
Can you print a replacement part?+
Potentially. Share photos, dimensions and how the part is used. Heat, load and safety requirements will affect whether 3D printing is suitable.
How long will my project take?+
Lead times depend on design readiness, print duration, quantity and the production schedule. Confirm timing when the project is quoted.
YOUR NEXT STEPLet’s make your
Let’s make your
idea tangible.
Have a file, a sketch or a question? Start with a short project brief.
No 3D model? No problem.