3D Printing in Engineering Education – Sheffield’s STEM Revolution

Education 3D printing in Sheffield is transforming how students learn engineering. By combining CAD design, 3D scanning, and hands-on manufacturing, schools and universities are preparing the next generation of skilled STEM professionals through practical, industry-ready experience.

Top 5 Design Mistakes to Avoid in SLS 3D Printing

Avoid the most common design errors in SLS 3D printing. Learn how to improve wall thickness, prevent warping, and optimise your Nylon PA12 and PA12 GF parts for stronger, more reliable results.

How To Guide: Applying Textures in Formlabs PreForm Software

One of the most striking yet underutilised features in Formlabs PreForm is its native support for texture mapping — letting you add rich surface detail without needing to sculpt every bump in CAD. In this how-to guide, we’ll walk you through how to paint faces in your 3D model, export the appearance data via STEP, and then bring it into PreForm for final texture assignment.

Whether you’re after a subtle grain, a bold embossing, or a complex displacement pattern, this workflow lets you blend the freedom of CAD design with PreForm’s intuitive texture tools. We’ll also highlight key tips — like choosing the right amplitude for SLS parts and printing textured surfaces at angles — to help you get the most from each print.

Ready to bring your parts to life? Let’s dive in.

SLA vs FDM: Which 3D Printing Process Is Best for Your Prototype?

Compare SLA vs FDM 3D printing for prototypes. Discover key differences in strength, accuracy, surface finish, cost and when to use each process in product development.

Industries Using FDM 3D Printing: Real-World Applications in UK Manufacturing

Discover how UK manufacturers leverage FDM 3D printing to accelerate prototyping, produce bespoke tooling and deliver low-volume production parts across aerospace, automotive, medical, renewable energy and consumer sectors.

Designing for FDM: How to Optimise Your 3D Print for Strength and Accuracy

Learn how to design FDM 3D printed parts for maximum strength, accuracy, and function. Covers wall thickness, infill, orientation, tolerances, and materials.

Blog Post: Early May Bank Holiday 2025

Home Make the Most of the Bank Holiday with Custom 3D Prints from SGD 3D As the UK gears up for the May bank holiday, there’s no better time to kick back, relax — and get creative! Whether you’re planning a quiet weekend at home or looking for something unique to bring to a gathering, […]

Blog Post: Earth Day 2025

Home 🌍 Earth Day 2025: Restoring Our Planet, One Action at a Time Every year on April 22nd, people around the world unite to celebrate Earth Day—a global movement dedicated to protecting the planet and promoting environmental sustainability. In 2025, the theme is “Planet vs. Plastics”—a rallying cry to drastically reduce plastic production, use, and […]