3D printing
3D Printing for Prototypes,
Parts & Production
Upload your 3D model, choose your material and printing requirements, and get an instant quotation for your parts. From rapid prototypes to functional components and low-volume production, AEMS makes 3D printing simple and accessible.
- Instant priceNo account needed to see it
- 2 printing technologiesFDM, SLA
- 7 materialsExplore the live material selection
- 2–4 daysWorking days, to dispatch
01 / 3D printing technologies
Choose the Right Printing Technology
Your part’s geometry, finish and application decide the process; the material follows from it.
01 / FDMOfferedFDM / Plastic
Plastic filament laid down line by line. The lowest cost and the largest build volume — for early prototypes, jigs, fixtures and big parts.
- Build envelope
- 300 × 300 × 400 mm
- Minimum wall
- 0.8 mm
- Materials
- ABS, Nylon, PETG, PLA, TPU
02 / SLAOfferedSLA / Resin
Liquid resin cured by a laser, layer by layer. The finest detail and smoothest surface of the three — for visual prototypes, small precise parts and moulds.
- Build envelope
- 145 × 145 × 175 mm
- Minimum wall
- 0.4 mm
- Materials
- Standard resin, grey, Tough resin
02 / Material library
Materials for every kind of part.
Fine detail, everyday durability or a flexible, functional prototype. Each material says what it is good for and what it holds up to.
- FDM · PlasticFDM-ABS
ABS
Tougher than PLA and takes more heat
- Density
- 1.04 g/cm³
- Holds up to
- 95 °C
- Minimum wall
- 0.8 mm
- As printed
- Supports removed
- FDM · PlasticFDM-NYLON
Nylon
Wear-resistant and the toughest of the filaments
- Density
- 1.14 g/cm³
- Holds up to
- 120 °C
- Minimum wall
- 0.8 mm
- As printed
- Supports removed
- FDM · PlasticFDM-PETG
PETG
Tough, slightly flexible, and holds up outdoors
- Density
- 1.27 g/cm³
- Holds up to
- 75 °C
- Minimum wall
- 0.8 mm
- As printed
- Supports removed
- FDM · PlasticFDM-PLA
PLA
The cheapest and easiest to print. Softens in a hot car
- Density
- 1.24 g/cm³
- Holds up to
- 55 °C
- Minimum wall
- 0.8 mm
- As printed
- Supports removed
- FDM · PlasticFDM-TPU
TPU
Rubbery and flexible, for seals, grips and bumpers
- Density
- 1.21 g/cm³
- Holds up to
- 80 °C
- Minimum wall
- 0.8 mm
- As printed
- Supports removed
- SLA · ResinSLA-STD-GREY
Standard resin, grey
Fine detail and smooth surfaces, for visual parts
- Density
- 1.18 g/cm³
- Holds up to
- 60 °C
- Minimum wall
- 0.4 mm
- As printed
- Supports removed
- Sanded
- Polished
- SLA · ResinSLA-TOUGH
Tough resin
Takes a knock better than standard resin
- Density
- 1.2 g/cm³
- Holds up to
- 70 °C
- Minimum wall
- 0.4 mm
- As printed
- Supports removed
- Sanded
- Polished
03 / Surface & finish
Function first.
Finish with intent.
Make the surface part of the specification. A display model, a fitted component and a workshop fixture need different things.
Discuss your finishAvailable in the current catalogue
- 01
As printed
Straight from the printer. Layer lines and support marks can show.
- 02
Supports removed
Supports taken off and their marks cleaned up.
- 03
Sanded
Worked back by hand until the layer lines are gone.
- 04
Polished
Sanded and polished to a smooth, glossy surface.
04 / 3D printing capabilities
Advanced 3D Printing for Diverse Applications
AEMS offers flexible 3D printing solutions for rapid prototyping, functional components, customized parts, and low-volume manufacturing. Select the appropriate printing technology and material based on the required application, part geometry, performance, and finish.
FDM Printing
An economical and versatile solution for prototypes, functional components, fixtures, jigs, and customized parts.
SLA Printing
High-detail printing for prototypes, models, and components that require fine features, dimensional detail, and a smooth surface finish.
MJF Printing
A production-oriented technology for durable functional parts, complex geometries, and consistent small-batch manufacturing.
Wide Material Selection
Access a range of materials with different characteristics to meet requirements for strength, flexibility, durability, surface finish, detail, and appearance.
Complex & Custom Parts
Create customized components and intricate geometries directly from your digital 3D models without conventional tooling.
Rapid Prototyping
Convert digital concepts into physical prototypes quickly for design validation, functional evaluation, testing, and product development.
Functional & End-Use Parts
Produce application-ready components such as enclosures, fixtures, mechanical parts, and customized functional components.
Low-Volume Production
Manufacture small production batches efficiently without the investment and lead time associated with traditional tooling.
Supported file formatsSTL · STEP · OBJ · 3MF
05 / Technical reference
The details that decide the design.
Check your part against the live process specifications. Dimensions are in millimetres.
Process specifications
UNITS: mm| Technology | Build volume | Minimum wall | Layer height | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDMPlastic | 300 × 300 × 400 | 0.8 | 0.05–0.3 | ABS, Nylon, PETG, PLA, TPU |
| SLAResin | 145 × 145 × 175 | 0.4 | 0.05–0.3 | Standard resin, grey, Tough resin |
Material, colour, infill and finish options depend on your selected process. Review them with your quote.
Need something different?06 / Design checklist
A better file. A better first print.
Check these essentials before you upload. Open each item for the requirements your geometry is checked against.
6 checks before you send
My file is ready01Mind the thinnest wall
Each technology has a wall it can hold — 0.8 mm on plastic, 0.4 mm on resin. Every upload is measured against it, and anything thinner is flagged for an engineer rather than quietly printed.
02Keep overhangs under 45°
A face leaning more than 45° from vertical has to be held up while it prints, and the support shows where it was. Turning the part on the plate is often enough to avoid one.
03Give hollows a drain hole
A fully enclosed cavity traps resin or powder inside. Add at least one hole so it can run out — the analyser counts enclosed hollows and tells you when it finds them.
04Export a closed solid
A mesh with gaps has no measurable volume, so it cannot be priced. Export watertight; small patches are closed automatically, but large openings are rejected rather than guessed at.
05Fit the build volume
The largest we print is 300 × 300 × 400 mm, on FDM. A part bigger than every machine is refused at upload — split it, or ask about machining it instead.
06One part per body, up to 25
Each solid in the file is measured and priced on its own. An assembly of more than 25 bodies is too many to quote in one go; upload it in groups. Features under 3 mm overall are flagged as too small to print.
07 / How AEMS 3D printing works
How Our 3D Printing Process Works
A clear path from the file on your screen to the part in your hands.
- 01
Upload Your Design
Upload your STL, STEP, OBJ or 3MF file.
- 02
Configure Your Print
Select the available material, printing technology, quantity and required options.
- 03
Get an Instant Quote
View the calculated price for your 3D printing job.
- 04
Confirm Your Order
Review your selected specifications and accept the quotation.
- 05
Complete Payment
Make the required payment to place your order.
- 06
Printing Begins
Your approved job moves into 3D printing.
- 07
Finishing & Inspection
The printed parts are finished and checked according to the selected requirements.
- 08
Packing & Delivery
Your completed parts are securely packed and dispatched for delivery.
08 / A little clarity
Before you press print.
Working on something unusual? Bring us the requirement. We’ll help you work through the options.
Ask engineeringWhich technology should I choose?
How is the price worked out?
Is the price final?
What happens to my files?
Can I order many parts at once?
From design to done
Your next part starts with a file.
Upload your CAD and explore your printing options.