No tooling · No minimum order · Made in the UK
Low volume manufacturing without the tooling costs
Not every product needs a run of 100,000. For fifty, five hundred or a few thousand parts, mould tooling can cost thousands and take weeks. Our low volume manufacturing service uses industrial SLS 3D printing to produce production-quality, end-use parts in batches, with no tooling and no minimum order.
- Consistent, functional PA12 Nylon parts
- From approved design to production parts in days
- Update the design between batches at no extra cost
Still developing your product? Start with rapid prototyping.
Why 3D printing
Why use 3D printing for production parts?
Batch 3D printing changes the economics of small production runs.
No tooling costs
We print straight from your CAD files, so there's no mould to pay for, store or maintain.
Design changes without penalty
Send a revised file between batches. No scrapped tooling and no costly modifications.
Faster time to market
Go from approved design to production parts in days, ideal for launches and pilot runs.
Order what you need
Batches that match demand, so less cash tied up in stock and less risk of obsolete inventory.
Geometry moulding can't achieve
No draft angles, undercut limits or supports, so complex, lightweight parts stay economical.
SLS Nylon 12
Batch 3D printing with SLS
SLS builds parts from fine nylon powder, which supports each part as it prints. That lets us pack many parts through the whole build chamber, which is what makes SLS so efficient for batch production.
- PA12 Nylon: a tough, proven material for end-use parts
- Multiple SLS machines for genuine production quantities
- Consistent quality from batch to batch
- Vapour smoothing for a sealed, near-moulded finish
Typical applications
What our low volume manufacturing is used for
Drone and UAV components
Airframes, housings, mounts and brackets made in tens or hundreds. See our SLS drone parts page.
Electronics enclosures
Custom housings for devices, sensors and control units, with snap fits and mounting features built in.
Bridge production
Parts to keep supply going while mould tooling is made, or to test demand before you commit to it.
Specialist products
Niche, customised and made-to-order products in quantities too small to justify tooling.
Spare and replacement parts
On-demand service parts instead of holding large stocks.
Manufacturing aids
Jigs, fixtures and tooling for your own production line.
Honest advice
3D printing vs injection moulding
Moulding is very cost effective at high volumes, but the tooling cost has to be spread across every part. As a guide, 3D printing is often more economical for runs of up to several hundred or a few thousand smaller parts, especially while designs are still changing.
If moulding is the better option for your volumes, we'll tell you. Many customers use us for prototypes and early production, then move to moulding once demand is proven.
Contract manufacturing you can rely on
Direct contact
You deal with the people running the machines, and hear straight away if anything changes.
Honest lead times
Realistic dates you can plan around, with consistent quality from batch to batch.
Metal parts too
CNC machined components through Silvey Engineering, alongside your printed parts.
Prototype to production
The same SLS process and material as your prototypes, so what you test is what you get.
Start your project
Get a quote for low volume manufacturing
Send us your CAD files and the quantities you need. If the design needs refining for efficient batch printing, our CAD design service can help.
What happens next
- We review your files and volumes.
- We advise on material, finish and the most cost-effective build.
- You get a clear quote and an honest lead time.
Made in Arlingham, Gloucestershire, and delivered across the UK.
Tell us about your parts
Fill in the form, attach your CAD files and tell us the quantities you need.