What 3B3D Printing Solutions does

3B3D Printing Solutions is a UK-based 3D printing specialist operated by Calsbar Developments Ltd (Companies House registration 09777992), trading from operational offices in Mold, Flintshire and a registered office in Chester. The company distributes industrial and consumer FDM 3D printers — primarily Zaxe Z3/Z3S/X3 units plus AnkerMake, Creality, and Zortrax models in a £319 to £4,499 price band — alongside an extensive filament catalogue that includes proprietary 3B3D-branded filaments (PLA, PLA Premium, PLA Wood, STAR PLA, Tough PLA with approximately 3x impact resistance, PETG, PETG Transparent, ABS, ASA, TPU Flex, PC/ABS, and HIPS support) and FilamentPM third-party filaments including industrial carbon-fibre composites and recycled PLA+. Accessories, spare parts, and Magigoo bed-adhesion products complete the consumables catalogue.

The business monetises across multiple revenue streams: one-time printer and consumable sales through the 3b3d.co.uk e-commerce store, a Filament Top Up monthly subscription (10% discount), the Fillapoints loyalty programme (10 points per £1 spent), the Instaprint on-demand 3D prototyping service with an online instant-quotation tool, a printer repair and upgrade service, and digital gift cards. Customers include UK-based product designers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, educational institutions, defence and aerospace buyers, medical-device developers, and hobbyist makers, served via direct e-commerce, phone sales, trade show presence, and an editorial blog. The company claims over 10 years of industry expertise and ships nationwide across the UK, operating as an independently owned private limited company with no disclosed institutional investors, subsidiaries, or geographic expansion outside the United Kingdom.

Name

3B3D Printing Solutions

Legal name

Calsbar Developments Ltd

Website

https://3b3d.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based 3D printing specialist selling Zaxe, AnkerMake, Creality, and Zortrax printers alongside proprietary and FilamentPM filaments, accessories, and an Instaprint on-demand prototyping service to businesses, professionals, and hobbyists across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), Electronics, Sensors & Control Spares (Thermistors, Encoders, Boards, Cables) (IMAAAIAL)

Keywords

• 3D printing equipment
• 3D printer filament
• Additive manufacturing
• 3D printing services
• FDM printers

Headquarters

HQ city

Mold

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of industrial and consumer-grade 3D printers including Zaxe Z3, Z3S, AnkerMake M5, Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo, and Zortrax M300 Dual. Printers are sold directly via the e-commerce store with pricing ranging from approximately £319 to £4,499. The company stocks business-grade equipment ready to ship throughout the UK.
2. 3D Filament Sales: Sale of proprietary 3B3D filaments and third-party filaments (Filament PM, Zaxe). Product range includes PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PC/ABS, HIPS, PLA Wood, STAR PLA, and specialty filaments. Filaments are sold in 1kg spools (1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters) with prices ranging from £15.99 to £34.99 per spool. Bulk/saver packs available with discounts. Subscription 'Filament Top Up' model offers monthly delivery at reduced prices (10% discount).
3. 3D Printing Service (Instaprint): On-demand 3D prototyping and manufacturing services for UK businesses. The company leverages its in-house setup to create limited production items and one-off prints. Industries served include architectural, product design, education, manufacturing, defence, automation, automotive, aerospace, and medical. An instant quotation tool is available on the website.
4. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement components for 3D printers including motors, sensors, controller boards, end stops, service items, and HEPA filters. Specialising in Zaxe 3D printer spares. Also stocks accessories such as Magigoo adhesion products (PA, PC, PP, Original) and printer consumables.
5. Loyalty Program (Fillapoints): Customers earn 10 Fillapoints per £1 spent on purchases and 200 Fillapoints for site sign-up. Points can be redeemed for £10 Fillapoint Coupons (2,000 points = £10 off specific category), encouraging repeat purchases and customer retention.
6. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in denominations of £25, £50, £100, £150, and £200.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

3B3D Printing Solutions supplies 3D printing hardware, proprietary and third-party filaments, and related services to UK businesses and hobbyists. The company distributes industrial-grade FDM printers (Zaxe, Zortrax), consumer printers (Creality, AnkerMake), manufactures its own 3B3D-branded filaments made in Europe, and provides print-on-demand, repair, and upgrade services.

Product overview

3B3D Printing Solutions is a UK-based 3D printing specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core product offering centers on Zaxe industrial FDM 3D printers (Z3S and X3 models), complemented by a wide range of proprietary 3B3D filaments including PLA variants (standard, Premium, Wood, STAR, Tough PLA+), PETG variants (standard, Transparent), ABS, ASA, TPU Flex, PC/ABS, and HIPS support material. The company also stocks third-party Filament PM filaments (carbon fibre composites, PETG, PLA+, recycled PLA+, industrial grades). Supporting products include bed adhesion solutions (Magigoo), spare parts, and accessories. Service offerings encompass the Instaprint in-house 3D printing/prototyping service, repair and upgrade services, a loyalty program (Fillapoints), and eGift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Instaprint: 3D printing service for prototyping and manufacturing support offered by 3B3D Printing Solutions.
• Fillapoints

Products and services

• Zaxe Z3S 3D Printer
• Zaxe X3 3D Printer
• AnkerMake M5 3D Printer
• Zortrax M300 Dual 3D Printer
• Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo 3D Printer
• 3B3D PLA Filament
• 3B3D PLA Premium Filament
• 3B3D PLA Wood Filament
• 3B3D STAR PLA Filament
• 3B3D Tough PLA Filament
• 3B3D PETG Filament
• 3B3D PETG Transparent Filament
• 3B3D ABS Filament
• 3B3D ASA Filament
• 3B3D TPU Flex Filament
• 3B3D PC/ABS Filament
• 3B3D HIPS Support Filament
• Filament PM Third-Party Filaments
• Magigoo Adhesives
• Instaprint 3D Printing Service
• 3D Printer Repair and Upgrade Service
• 3D Printer Spare and Replacement Parts
• Fillapoints Loyalty Programme
• eGift Cards

Quantifiable outcome

• Tough PLA delivers approximately 3 times higher impact resistance compared to standard PLA filaments
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• ZaxecoreTechnology or Integration3B3D is an authorised reseller and specialist partner for Zaxe 3D printers (including Z3, Z3S, X3 models) in the UK market. They also recommend and distribute Zaxe-developed software including xDesktop (printer management) and xCloud (mobile monitoring). The partnership positions 3B3D as a key Zaxe specialist in the UK, offering sales, support, aftercare, spare parts, and technical guidance for Zaxe equipment.
• FilamentPM (Plasty Mladeč)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3B3D stocks and distributes FilamentPM filaments including PETG, PETG Transparent, PLA+, PLA, ABS, ABS-T, PA-CFJet (carbon fibre nylon), PETG CFJet, PC/ABS, PAJet, PPJet, TPE88/TPE32, and specialty filaments (Tasty Pack, Skin Edition, Envy Green, Recycled PLA+). FilamentPM is a Czech manufacturer known for consistent quality and industrial-grade filaments. 3B3D stocks a wide range of FilamentPM products in various colours and sizes.
• AnkerMakesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3B3D stocks the AnkerMake M5 3D printer (£749.00) as part of their product range, offering UK customers access to this brand alongside their primary Zaxe and Creality offerings.
• CrealitysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3B3D stocks Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo (£319.00), providing a budget-friendly entry point alongside their industrial-grade Zaxe printer range.
• ZortraxsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3B3D stocks Zortrax M300 Dual (£4,399.00, pre-order), expanding their industrial printer portfolio with dual-extrusion capability.
• MagigoominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3B3D stocks Magigoo adhesion products including Magigoo PA, Magigoo PC, Magigoo Original, and Magigoo PP (£18.99–£19.99 each). These are 3D printing bed adhesion solutions compatible with various filament types.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Creality: Global FDM 3D printer manufacturer with massive scale. Currently a 3B3D supplier but also a direct competitor to any 3B3D sales of Creality-branded printers via its own global storefront.
• 3D Systems: Large US-based 3D printing solutions provider across industrial plastics and metals. Operates overlapping industrial prototyping and on-demand services (Quickparts) relevant to 3B3D's aerospace/manufacturing customer base.
• Formlabs: US-based professional 3D printing company selling SLA printers, materials, and a service bureau (Form 3, Fuse 1). Overlaps with 3B3D in industrial prototyping customers but competes in resin rather than FDM.

Direct peers

• Filamentive: UK-based 3D filament manufacturer focused on sustainable and recycled filaments. Directly comparable to 3B3D's proprietary filament business in the same UK market with overlapping product categories (PLA, PETG, recycled grades).
• 3D Print UK: UK-based 3D printing service bureau offering on-demand FDM printing. Closest direct comparable to 3B3D's Instaprint service in geography, technology stack (FDM), and target customer base (UK SMEs).
• MatterHackers: US-based retailer and service provider for desktop 3D printers, filaments, and accessories, with its own training and support ecosystem. Closest direct comparable to 3B3D in business model (multi-brand retailer + filament range + service bureau), differing primarily by US geography and larger scale.
• Polymaker: Global 3D printing filament manufacturer with industrial and specialty grades (PolyMax, PolyCarbonate, Nylon). Competes head-to-head with 3B3D's proprietary filaments for technical applications.
• eSun (eSUN Industrial): Chinese filament and 3D printer manufacturer with very large scale and broad polymer range. Competes with 3B3D on commodity filament pricing while also serving industrial end-use applications.
• Prusa Polymers: Czech-based premium filament manufacturer under Prusa Research. Comparable as a branded filament maker competing for the same professional FDM customer base that 3B3D targets.

Regional players

• Aurarum: Australia-based 3D printing filament and equipment specialist. Comparable product range and target customers (professionals and prosumer) but operating in a different geography from 3B3D.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/3b3dSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100082999759128
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3b3d
• Instagraminstagram.com/3b3dsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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