# Prototype Projects: Rapid Prototyping \& 3D Printing Company UK

> UK rapid prototyping \& low\-volume manufacturing since 1980\. 3D printing, CNC machining, injection moulding \& vacuum casting\. Get an instant quote

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## Pages
- [About Prototype Projects](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/about-prototype-projects/)
- [Contact us](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/contact/)
- [Privacy statement](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/about-prototype-projects/privacy-statement/)
- [3D Printing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/)
- [3D Printing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/quote/3d-printing/)
- [SLS – Selective Laser Sintering](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/sls/)
- [SLA \- Stereolithography](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/stereolithography/)
- [DLP – Digital Light Projection](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/digital-light-projection/)
- [Micro 3D Printing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/micro-3d-printing/)
- [Filament 3D Printing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/filament-3d-printing/)
- [Matrix for Instant 3D Printing Quotes](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/matrix-for-instant-3d-printing-quotes/)
- [3D Printing Materials](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/materials-for-3d-printing/)
- [3D Printing Finishing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/3d-printing/finishing-for-3d-printing/)
- [CNC Machining](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/cnc-machining/)
- [CNC Machining](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/quote/cnc-machining/)
- [CNC Milling](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/cnc-machining/cnc-milling/)
- [CNC Turning](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/cnc-machining/cnc-turning/)
- [Low Volume Manufacturing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/expertise/low-volume-manufacturing/)
- [CNC Machining \- 3\-Day Production](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/cnc-machining/cnc-3-day/)
- [CNC Materials](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/cnc-machining/cnc-materials/)
- [CNC Finishing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/cnc-machining/cnc-finishing/)
- [Injection Moulding](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/quote/injection-moulding/)
- [Vacuum Casting](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/vacuum-casting/)
- [Model Making](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/expertise/model-making/)
- [Laser Cutting](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/expertise/laser-cutting/)
- [Rapid Prototyping](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/expertise/rapid-prototyping/)
- [Inspection](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/expertise/inspection/)
- [Production Speeds and Delivery Methods](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/production-speeds/)

## Posts
- [From prototype to low\-volume production in industrial automation](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/prototype-to-low-volume-production-automation/): How do you move an automation component from prototype to production? Compare SLS, CNC machining, vacuum casting and injection moulding
- [Prototyping for automation and industrial engineering: choosing the right manufacturing process](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/automation-prototyping-choosing-the-right-process/): Choosing a prototyping process for automation and industrial engineering? Compare SLS, CNC machining, SLA, vacuum casting and injection moulding\.
- [SLS 3D printing for jigs, fixtures and robotic grippers](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/sls-3d-printing-for-jigs-fixtures-and-robotic-grippers/): Discover when SLS 3D printing is suitable for jigs, fixtures, robotic grippers and end\-of\-arm tooling in industrial automation\.
- [Vacuum casting for consumer products: production\-quality parts without production tooling](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/vacuum-casting-for-consumer-products/): Vacuum casting produces small batches of production\-representative polyurethane parts for user testing, retail samples and pre\-production evaluation\. A practical guide for consumer product teams\.
- [Surface finish and colour in consumer product prototypes: what's achievable and how to specify it](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/surface-finish-and-colour-in-consumer-product-prototypes-whats-achievable-and-how-to-specify-it/): Paint, lacquer, texture, dyeing, soft\-touch coating, vacuum metallising \- a practical guide to surface finish and colour options for consumer product prototypes\.

## Categories
- [3D Printing](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/category/3d-printing/)
- [CNC Machining](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/category/cnc-machining/)
- [Company news](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/category/company-news/)
- [SLA Prototyping](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/category/sla-prototyping/)
- [Selective Laser Sintering](https://www.prototypeprojects.com/category/selective-laser-sintering/)

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