Industry insights, case studies, and the latest updates from BFGarage
From comparing FDM vs SLA for your next project to announcing new tools like our free Build Plate Optimiser and InstaQuote calculator, our blog covers practical guides, technical deep-dives, and company news for engineers, designers, and makers across the UK.
We've added three large format FDM machines to our Leeds workshop. Single-piece parts up to 800 x 800 x 1000 mm are now possible, alongside a significant step up in batch production capacity.
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Precision laser cutting in acrylic, MDF, plywood, leather, rubber, and more is now available from our Leeds workshop, the latest addition to our rapid prototyping and manufacturing capabilities.
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Both technologies produce physical parts from digital files, but they suit very different applications. Here's how to decide which process is right for your project.
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No CAD file? No problem. 3D scanning captures physical parts as accurate digital models, useful for legacy component reproduction, inspection, and design modification. Here's how it works.
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FDM, SLA, and SLS each have different strengths. This guide helps engineers and product developers pick the right process for their prototype or production part.
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FDM, SLA, and SLS: how much does 3D printing actually cost? We break down the real pricing factors and show you how to get an instant quote for your parts.
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Stop babysitting your printer between jobs. PlateSwap merges plates from multiple sliced .3mf files into a single file, with repeat counts, queue looping, and nothing to install.
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Upload your STL files, auto-orient parts, distribute across multiple Bambu Lab printers, and download ready-to-print 3MF files all from your browser, completely free.
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Upload your STL, STEP, or DXF files and get real-time pricing for FDM, SLA, SLS 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining, no emails, no waiting, no hassle.
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