The function, dimensions and environment
The function, handling, overall size, known dimensions, support points, contacts, fixings, assemblies and adjacent components establish the part’s real-world context.
3D PROTOTYPING & PRODUCTION · LUXEMBOURG
3D prototyping & production
Two starting points: have a part, object or prototype made from an existing 3D file, or have an idea, sketch, photograph or dimensions scoped before possible modelling. The function, context of use, dimensions, geometry and priority areas are examined before quoting.
3D SOLUTIONS
Choose based on your starting point
The first page covers production from an existing digital model. The second covers a requirement that still needs scoping, creation or adaptation of the model before a prototype can be considered.
WHAT THE WORKSHOP CHECKS
What we check before production or modelling
A shape cannot be assessed independently of its function. The part’s real-world context and the information available determine what can be produced directly and what still needs to be scoped.
The geometry and priority faces
Wall thickness, fine details, openings, contact surfaces, fits and faces that must remain visible or clean are examined before preparation.
Orientation, supports and stages
Orientation can affect layer lines, the position of temporary supports and possible finishing work. The project distinguishes between scoping, modelling, the prototype and assessment of a small run.
Material, colour and finish options are confirmed after assessment. No tolerance, mechanical, thermal, outdoor, food, medical or safety suitability, or certification, is assumed.
FROM REQUIREMENT TO PRODUCTION
Three steps to define your 3D project
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You tell us your starting point
Send the existing 3D file or present the idea, function, known dimensions and any available sketches, photographs or references.
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We check the function and data
The workshop examines the context of use, dimensions, geometry, assemblies, priority faces and information that still needs to be specified.
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You receive initial guidance
You receive a first response within 1 working hour; the scope, quote and schedule follow once the file or available materials have been checked.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions — 3D prototyping & production
What is the difference between custom 3D printing and 3D prototyping & design?
Custom 3D printing covers production from an existing digital model. 3D prototyping and design cover requests that still require scoping, creation or adaptation of the model before a prototype can be considered. The workshop confirms the appropriate route after reviewing the materials supplied.
Can I have a single part or a small run made?
Yes. A one-off part or small run can be assessed from an existing 3D file. State the quantity of each part and whether every copy must match exactly the same model version. After a prototype, a small run can be considered only once a version has been approved and feasibility checked again.
What do I need to send to get started?
If the model exists, send the exact file version, target final dimensions, quantity, intended use, priority faces, contact or assembly areas, known constraints and preferred date. Without a usable file, describe the function, context of use and known dimensions, then add any available sketches, photographs or references. A photograph alone cannot reliably provide all dimensions. You must hold the necessary rights to the files, models and references supplied.
What happens if my 3D file cannot be produced directly?
The file is examined before production. If its geometry requires clarification, correction or a design stage, the workshop will identify the relevant points. Any work on the model must be defined and approved separately before production can begin.
Will layer lines and support marks be visible?
Layer lines may remain visible. Depending on the geometry and orientation, temporary supports may also be required, and their removal may leave marks. State which faces should be prioritised and the appearance required; the possible result and level of finish are specified after assessment, without any promise of a perfectly smooth surface.
Can the prototype be changed before a possible small run?
Adjustments can be considered based on observations made from the prototype. Each change may affect the scope, schedule and cost; these consequences are specified before a new stage. No number of iterations is assumed without explicit agreement. A small run can then be assessed after a version has been approved and feasibility checked again.
How do I choose the material, colour or finish?
Describe the intended use, expected conditions, required appearance and known constraints. After assessment, the workshop specifies the material, colour and finish options actually available for the project. No mechanical or thermal suitability, compatibility with outdoor, food, medical or safety use, or certification is confirmed without specific approval.
What lead time should I allow for a 3D project?
The usual lead time of 10 to 14 days applies to production or a clearly defined stage after its scope has been approved and the required materials received. A complete project involving modelling, a prototype, feedback and adjustments may require several stages and a suitable schedule. A 24 h or 72 h express option can be considered only for a defined stage, subject to feasibility, the part, quantity, file preparation, requested finish and the state of the information supplied.
YOUR 3D PROJECT
Let’s discuss your starting point
Tell us whether you already have a 3D file or are starting from an idea, then describe the function, known dimensions, context of use, proposed quantity and preferred date. The workshop will tell you what needs to be checked and the next step.