A list of 3D Printers in Scotland

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3D Printing is being used by designers, artists, inventors and the general public alike – all of whom are enjoying the convenience and quality of finish that we can now achieve with 3D Printing. In turn, 3D Printing services and facilities have been popping up all over Scotland over the last few years.

If you have no idea what 3D Printing is, you should start by reading our Guide to 3D Printing. 

For those of you who are keen to get started but not quite sure where to start here are the 3D Printers that you'll find in Scotland on Make Works.

3D Printing shops

STEP3D Print & Design, Glasgow

STEP3D Print & Design are a 3D Printing service based in The Whisky Bond, Glasgow. Euan and Dickon offer a range of services – if you know exactly what you're doing you can send your file over and they'll get it loaded straight onto the printer for you. On the other hand, if you're more of a novice they'll guide you through the process and are happy to work from hand drawn sketches and produce the required digital files in house.

They typically work alongside design agencies prototyping and developing new models and products. 

Fifex, Fife

Fifex are fabricators of bespoke, interactive products based in Tayport, Fife. Originally set up by the University of St Andrews as a fabricator for local museums, science centres and visitor attractions, Fifex now work with a variety of national and international clients. They offer 3D Printing along with a range of fabrication and digital fabrication processes. If you're looking to produce something which you reckon would suit 3D Printing, Fifex will handle everything from concept development to technical drawings, production and installation.

3D Printing facilities

MAKlab Glasgow, Glasgow

MAKlab was the first open access digital fabrication studio in Scotland. Now based in Glasgow's Charing Cross Mansions, you'll find a whole host of digital fabrication equipment including Ultimakers, Makerbots and RepRaps. All of MAKlab's eqipment is accessible via membership, costing £15 per month. They offer inductions to their machines and software, and there are always staff on hand to help out.

MAKlab are also happy to take on commissions and handle the fabrication for you.

MAKlab Dumfries, Dumfries

MAKlab Dumfries is MAKlab's second open access digital fabrication studio – offering access to a range of digital fabrication equipment including 3D Printers on a membership basis. For more information take a look at their website, they'll be on Make Works soon!

MAKE Aberdeen, Aberdeen

MAKE Aberdeen is an open access digital fabrication studio run by RGU Grays School of Art on behalf of Aberdeen City Council. MAKE offer low cost access to machines including Ultimaker and Makerbot 3D Printers, along with training and workshops in machine use.

DCA Print Studio, Dundee

DCA Print Studio is an open access workshop – alongside their extensive printmaking equipment they have digital fabrication equipment including 3D Printers. Their equipment is accessible via a membership scheme – £48 per year or just £5 per day. They also have a number of technicians on hand who can help you prepare your files and familiarise yourself with the machines for a fee.

Know of another 3D Printing service or facility that should be listed on here? Let us know

You can also see our list of Laser Cutters here

View our directory of 3D Printers in Scotland for an up to date list of companies