3T RPD Ltd - Market Leader In Additive Manufacturing

3T RPD Ltd is a market leader in Rapid Product Development and 3D modelling providing Rapid Prototyping, Metal Prototypes and Rapid Manufacturing services to a diverse range of industry sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Architectural, White Goods, Marine, Defence and FMCG.

With the UK's largest Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) facility, we now lead the way in 3D prototyping and model making, supplying metal parts using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) throughout the UK and Europe. Engineers, Architects and Designers are using these technologies to revolutionise the speed at which products can be brought to market. And with new opportunities for low volume production, Rapid Manufacturing is becoming a reality for many.

SLS and DMLS enable the cost-effective, fast and extremely accurate production of aesthetic models, functional metal rapid prototypes and low volume production components. Built directly from 3D CAD data, they negate the need for conventional tooling. Offering a wide range of both plastic and metal materials, together with some of the world's largest Laser Sintering machines we can supply parts in just a matter of days, giving you ...

• high performance, complex parts and prototypes for functional testing and assembly trials
• aesthetic, tactile models for demonstrations, photography and exhibitions
• tool-free rapid manufacturing of low volume production components

Our team of highly trained engineers ensures we consistently produce prototype metal and plastic parts with the best surface finish and mechanical properties that these technologies can provide, in the shortest lead-times possible. Our post-processing workshops and paint facilities enable our skilled 3D model makers to ensure every last detail is taken care of, generating models that are comparable to the final manufactured item.

To find out more about 3D prototyping and our Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and metal prototype capabilities visit the Our Services section.

Examples of past projects illustrating how 3D modelling with SLS and DMLS could assist with the development of your new product can be found in Case Studies, and our latest news and newsletters can be read in Our News.

Why not register for our SLS and DMLS Seminars to find out how you can make the most of the opportunities that these rapid manufacturing technologies offer?