Prototype parts
Fit checks, design iterations and functional components for early testing.
Need it sooner? Select Express in the calculator (+25%, minimum £5 per order). Availability and an earlier dispatch date are agreed with your quote; delivery is separate.
3D printing & design support
Functional FDM 3D printing in Sheffield
Functional parts, one-offs and small batches printed in-house in Sheffield. Send a file or a requirement and we can review the design, material and practical next step.
Use an STL for an instant estimate. Send STEP files and drawings for a reviewed quote. Need CAD or design help?
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Maximum single-part build volume
STL & STEP
Upload CAD, drawings or reference files
One-offs & small batches
From development parts to repeat builds
Sheffield workshop
Local collection available by arrangement
Built for functional engineering parts
We focus on parts that need to fit, mount, protect, locate or prove a design, rather than decorative printing alone.
- Prototypes, jigs, fixtures, brackets and enclosures
- PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon and PC where appropriate
- Engineer-led review when material choice or printability is unclear
What we can help with
Jigs, fixtures & brackets
Practical parts for mounting, positioning, handling and repeatable workshop tasks.
Enclosures & housings
Sensor mounts, electronics housings, cable-management parts and integration hardware.
Need CAD or design help?
Send a sketch, dimensions, an existing component or rough CAD and we can develop the part before printing. Send the requirement
Recent client project
Custom bushing housings from requirement to small batch
A local client needed a custom housing where no suitable off-the-shelf component was available. Seked Labs developed the geometry, produced the engineering drawing and manufactured a repeatable FDM batch.
- Designed around the required clearances and bushing axis
- Included a feature less than 1 mm thick
- Produced and supplied within the client's required timescale
Materials
We help select the material around the part’s function, environment and fit requirements. If you need another material, include it in your enquiry.
- PLA & PETG
- PLA for fit checks and visual prototypes; PETG for brackets, housings and general functional parts.
- ABS & ASA
- ABS for durable engineering parts; ASA for applications needing better weather resistance.
- TPU (Shore 68D)
- Firm, flexible TPU (Shore 68D) for impact-resistant covers, grips and compliant features. Flexibility depends on the part geometry and infill; tell us how the part needs to bend.
- Nylon (PA) & PC
- Selected engineering applications, reviewed case by case for material suitability and printability.
From file to finished part
Send the part
Upload CAD, a drawing or a short description of what you need.
Review & quote
We check printability, material, quantity and any important design constraints.
Print & supply
Parts are manufactured in-house in Sheffield and supplied as agreed with the quote.
Common questions
What files can I send?
STL, STEP and STP files are accepted for quoting. You can also send drawings, PDFs, images or reference files if the part still needs design work.
Can you print a single part or a small batch?
Yes. The service is intended for one-off prototypes, development parts and repeatable small batches.
Can Seked Labs help design the part?
Yes. CAD and engineering drawing support can be included where you have a requirement, sketch or existing component rather than a finished printable model.
How quickly can a part be printed?
Lead time depends on geometry, material, quantity and current workload. We confirm a practical timescale with the quote rather than applying one fixed turnaround to every part.
Can I collect from Sheffield?
Yes. Collection from the Seked Labs Sheffield workshop is available by arrangement.
Send your part for a quote
Upload a model, drawing or project requirement. We will review it and confirm the appropriate material, manufacturing approach, cost and timescale.