JOB STATUS: ACCEPTING NEW PRINTS

Your parts, printed in Manchester.

FDM and resin 3D printing for prototypes, props, replacement parts, miniatures and short production runs. Send a file — or a photo of the broken bit — and get a quote the same day.

Local offer

The Hive Five: 50% off in the city centre

Live or work at an address in an M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 postcode? You're in the hive. Enter your postcode when you order and half comes off your print — confirmed against your delivery or collection address — our thank-you to central Manchester and Salford. Free collection too, since you're just down the road.

Claim it on an instant quote
Services

Two technologies. One drop-off.

We run both filament and resin printers, so you don't have to work out which process your part needs — describe the job and we'll pick the right machine and material for strength, detail and cost.

FDM printing

Strong, functional parts at sensible prices. Best for brackets, enclosures, jigs, cosplay props, replacement parts and larger prints.

PLAPETGABSTPU (flexible)

LAYER HEIGHT 0.08–0.3 mm · MULTIPLE COLOURS · LARGE BUILD VOLUME

Resin printing

Exceptional fine detail and smooth surfaces. Best for miniatures, jewellery masters, dental-grade smoothness, figurines and intricate small parts.

Standard resinTough resinHigh-detail

LAYER HEIGHT 0.025–0.05 mm · WASHED & UV-CURED · READY TO PAINT

Who we print for

Hobbyists and businesses alike

Makers, gamers & gift-givers

  • Tabletop miniatures and terrain
  • Cosplay props and armour pieces
  • Personalised gifts and nameplates
  • That discontinued plastic part that snapped
  • Your own designs, printed properly

Businesses & professionals

  • Product prototypes and concept models
  • Jigs, fixtures and workshop tooling
  • Low-volume production runs (1–500 units)
  • Architectural and presentation models
  • NDA-friendly — your designs stay yours
How it works

From file to finished part

STEP 1

Send your file

STL, STEP, OBJ or 3MF. No file? Send photos and measurements — we can model simple parts for you.

STEP 2

Same-day quote

We'll confirm material, finish and price. No obligation, no surprises.

STEP 3

We print & check

Every part is inspected before it leaves. Resin parts arrive washed and cured.

STEP 4

Collect or post

Free collection in Manchester, or tracked postage anywhere in the UK.

Recent prints

Straight off the build plate

A few recent jobs. Follow us on Instagram for print timelapses and works in progress.

[ photo: cosplay helmet ]
[ photo: prototype enclosure ]
[ photo: painted miniatures ]
[ photo: replacement gear ]
[ photo: architectural model ]
[ photo: production batch ]
Get a quote

Tell us about your print

Got an STL file? Use the instant quote tool for a price in seconds — or describe the job below and we'll get back to you.

PRINT JOB TICKETHIVE 3D · MCR
We reply to every request within one working day — usually much faster. Files can be emailed to info@hive3d.co.uk.