Design and manufacture the part that moves work forward Product design, prototyping and 3D printing in Bothwell, Glasgow
From first ideas and unavailable components to validated parts and repeatable products. Based in Bothwell, near Uddingston, Glasgow, we serve Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Scotland, with UK-wide and worldwide supply.
Need design or recreation? Start a design enquiry. Already have a print-ready file? Get an instant quote.
Why HW3D
What you can expect when you bring a part, a product or a printer to us.
A genuinely free sample
Considering a batch order? Qualifying projects get a real 3D printed sample of their part, with no payment and no obligation to proceed.
Proven on real projects
Case studies from engineering, survey and bottling work:
- Douglas Laing & Co. — bespoke bottle-handling tooling for whisky bottling lines, produced in small batches.
- SurveySolutions — a replacement battery cover for a Leica DS2000 GPR unit, delivered in under 72 hours.
- Flytpath Aviation — CAD engineering and functional prototypes for a full-motion flight simulator platform.
Jigs, fixtures and production tooling
Custom jigs, guides, fixtures and change-parts for assembly, inspection and packaging work that has become slow or hard to repeat.
Bambu Lab printer repairs
Fault diagnosis £25. Repairs £45/hour plus parts.
Instant quote
Upload a print-ready STL, 3MF or OBJ file and check a price online.
Services
- Design & Prototyping — Solve the problem, develop the CAD and validate the proposal through prototypes.
- Batch Manufacture — Repeatable products and small-to-medium production runs.
- Reverse Engineering & Replacement Parts — Measurement, scanning, CAD reconstruction and validation.
- Jigs, Fixtures & Production Tooling — Custom aids for production problems.
- Printer Repairs — A separate repair, servicing and support service.
Materials
- PLA — Standard, eco-friendly material ideal for display and light-use parts.
- PETG — Durable and weather-resistant, great for functional parts.
- ABS — Heat-resistant and strong, suited for engineering applications.
- TPU — Flexible, rubber-like material for grips, gaskets, and wearables.
- ASA — UV-resistant for outdoor use.
- PC — High-impact-resistant polycarbonate for demanding applications.
How It Works
- Share your idea or upload your file.
- Receive a quote or a request for more information after review.
- We manufacture and ship your parts.
Case Studies
- Flytpath Aviation — CAD engineering and rapid prototyping for a full-motion flight simulator platform.
- Douglas Laing & Co. — bespoke 3D printed bottle handling tooling for whisky bottling lines.
- McGinnSpecs — from a customer's idea to a market-ready retail product.
- SurveySolutions GPR Battery Cover — precision replacement part delivered in under 72 hours, saving over £350.
- Custom Poker Chip Set — bespoke chip set designed and manufactured from scratch.
Retro Computing Accessories
Get an instant 3D print quote or claim a free sample.
One-off prints from £10, every job quoted individually. Most jobs in 3–5 working days. Need it faster? Ask us.
Local to us? See 3D printing in Glasgow, Bothwell, Uddingston and Lanarkshire. HW3D also offers website design for small businesses.
Customer reviews
“Top class service and end product. Quick, responsive, polite, pleasant and had delivered what we needed inside 72hrs. Amazing service and our new go to 3D printer.”
“Working with Harry has been an excellent experience. Alongside our lead design engineer, Harry played a key role in reviewing and refining our existing CAD designs, identifying design issues, and implementing practical improvements to ensure the components were both functional and manufacturable.
He also produced several new CAD designs from scratch to meet evolving project requirements. Throughout the project, his technical knowledge, attention to detail, and collaborative approach were invaluable.
Communication was always clear and professional, and I'd have no hesitation recommending Harry to anyone looking for high-quality CAD design and engineering support.”
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Email: harry@hw3d.uk | WhatsApp: +44 7448 176126