SLA 3D printing services for fine detail and smooth finishes
When detail and surface finish matter most, SLA is the process to choose. Our SLA 3D printing services produce high-detail prototypes, presentation models and precise small parts, with crisp features and a smooth finish other processes can't match.
- Printed in-house on Formlabs SLA printers
- Standard, clear, tough and high-temperature resins
- Fast turnaround and UK-wide delivery
Want to know how SLA works? Read our guide to SLA printing.
Why SLA
Why choose our resin 3D printing service?
A precise laser cures liquid resin in very thin layers, giving sharp edges and a smooth surface straight from the printer.
Exceptional detail
Fine features, small text, sharp edges and intricate geometry reproduced accurately.
Smooth surface finish
Very little finishing needed, ideal for visual prototypes and moulding masters.
Tight tolerances
Well suited to small mechanical parts, fit checks and precise assemblies.
Clear and engineering resins
From transparent parts to resins that mimic ABS and polypropylene.
Materials
SLA resin options
- Standard resin: great detail and a smooth finish for visual prototypes and concept models
- Clear resin: transparent parts for light pipes, lenses, fluid flow and see-through housings
- Tough and durable resins: functional prototypes that flex, snap fit or take impacts
- High temperature resin: tooling inserts, moulds and test fixtures exposed to heat
Not sure which resin to choose? Tell us how the part will be used and we'll recommend the best option.
Applications
What SLA 3D printing is used for
Presentation prototypes
Models that look like the finished product, for investors, customers and trade shows.
Product design models
Check form, ergonomics and appearance during product development.
Small precision parts
Connectors, clips and components with fine features.
Master patterns
Masters for silicone moulding, vacuum casting and investment casting.
Transparent parts
Clear parts for lighting, fluidics and displays.
Drone and electronics prototypes
Check detail and fit before producing functional parts in SLS.
SLA vs SLS: which should you choose?
Many projects use both: SLA for early appearance models, SLS for functional testing and production. We run both in-house, so you can order from one supplier.
Choose SLA
For the finest detail, the smoothest surface, transparency or a visual prototype.
Choose SLS
For tough functional parts, end-use components or production quantities. See our SLS service in PA12 Nylon.
Start your project
Get a quote for SLA 3D printing
Send us your CAD files and tell us the finish you need. Every part is washed, post-cured and has supports removed as standard. We can also sand support marks, prime for painting or polish clear parts.
What happens next
- We review your files and finish requirements.
- We recommend the right resin and finish.
- You get a clear quote and an honest lead time.
Printed in Arlingham, Gloucestershire, and delivered across the UK. Design not ready yet? Our CAD design service can help.
Tell us about your parts
Fill in the form and attach your files. We'll get back to you with advice and a quote.