Oz Andrews
Director
Tyba Home
We use the Geomiq platform as it is the easiest and fastest way to get any of our parts made. They are the obvious choice, highly recommended!
SLA 3D printing service | online parts
Delivering high-resolution SLA 3D printed prototypes and end-use parts. Receive SLA 3D printed parts in as little as 3 days. Our in-house specialists and advanced processes ensure you get the perfect 3D printed parts the first time, every time.
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What is SLA 3D printing?
Stereolithography (SLA) is a vat photopolymerisation 3D Printing technology that prints high-resolution parts from liquid resins. This technology is suitable for end-use, low-volume production, as well as rapid prototyping. SLA 3D printing is known for producing extremely high-accuracy, detailed parts with smooth surface finishes, offering higher resolution printing than many other 3D Printing technologies.
Order high-quality SLA 3D printed parts online
At Geomiq, we’re proud to partner with 260+ experienced and highly vetted manufacturers, who have a proven track record of making high-quality, high-precision SLA 3D Printed parts for customers all over the globe. With our partners’ expertise, access to 120+ of the latest 3D printers, our engineers’ attention to detail and our entire team’s commitment to exceptional quality assurance at every stage, you can rest assured that with Geomiq, you’ll receive only the best SLA 3D Printed parts – the first time, every time.
SLA 3D printer capabilities
SLA 3D printer capabilities
SLA 3D printing has two distinct classes: prototyping (desktop) SLA and industrial SLA. These are the key capabilities of each technology.
Prototyping (desktop) SLA
Max. build size
145 × 145 × 175 mm
Standard lead time
From 3 business days
Dimensional accuracy
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
Layer height
50-100 μm
Min.feature size
0.2 mm
Industrial SLA
Max. build size
500 x 500 x 500 mm
Standard lead time
From 3 business days
Dimensional accuracy
± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm
Layer height
50-100 μm
Min.feature size
0.2 mm
Max. build size | Standard lead time | Dimensional accuracy | Layer height | Min.feature size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prototyping (desktop) SLA | 145 × 145 × 175 mm | From 3 business days | ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | 50-100 μm | 0.2 mm |
Industrial SLA | 500 x 500 x 500 mm | From 3 business days | ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm | 50-100 μm | 0.2 mm |
Why choose SLA 3D printing service from Geomiq?
Rapid turnaround
Our streamlined order process allows you to receive a quote instantly or within one business day, and SLA 3D printed parts delivered in 5-7 working days.
Complex geometry
All of our partners’ SLA 3D Printing technologies allow you to produce SLA 3D printed parts with virtually any geometry, and our tolerances are typically +/- 0.127mm.
Unmatched scalability
With our network of over 260 manufacturers offering SLA 3D Printing services, you can rest assured that there is always capacity for both prototyping and large-scale production.
A wide range of industries
Our SLA 3D printing services creates parts that meet the high quality demands of numerous industries; from mission-critical aerospace parts to medical components.
A wide variety of materials and colors
Geomiq’s SLA 3D printing services provides a wide range of thermoplastics and engineering material options, ensuring you have the perfect materil for your application.
Our SLA 3D printing process:
Get a quote
Upload your CAD to our platform, select your lead time and get an instant or 24hr SLA 3D printing quote.
Production
We select the most suited manufacturer for your order, with production starting immediately.
Quality control
We gaurantee your order arrives to specification, with our industry leading virtual and physical quality standards.
Delivery
We ship your parts on express services where possible, providing physical delivery notes and inspection reports.
Our SLA 3D printing process:
Get a quote
Upload your CAD to our platform, select your lead time and get an instant or 24hr SLA 3D printing quote.
Production
We select the most suited manufacturer for your order, with production starting immediately.
Quality control
We gaurantee your order arrives to specification, with our industry leading virtual and physical quality standards.
Delivery
We ship your parts on express services where possible, providing physical delivery notes and inspection reports.
Quality assurance at every stage
We’re committed to providing the best quality assurance in the business. We employ highly skilled engineers to triple-check all of your files and parts from the initial SLA 3D printing quote to final inspection – ensuring that you’re happy with your results the first time, every time.
From prototype to production in days
At Geomiq, we know your time is valuable – and we’re passionate about helping you save more of it. When you upload your files, we’ll get you a quote within one business day – and our network of highly experienced partners will ensure the finished products are of the highest quality possible.
Leverage the expertise of our global partner network
We partner with 260+ highly vetted and experienced manufacturers from 50+ different countries, so that you can benefit from more options, greater capabilities and the highest standards in the world – all from a single access point of sheet metal processing and production.
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SLA 3D printing materials
- Standard Resin - Black
- Standard Resin - White
- Standard Resin - Grey
- Standard Resin - Clear
- Formlabs Tough Resin 2000 - ABS-like
- Formlabs High Temp Resin
- Formlabs Durable Resin - PP-like
- Formlabs Rigid Resin 4000
- Formlabs Grey Pro Resin
- Formlabs Flexible Resin 80A - Silicone-like
SLA 3D printing finishing options
As-printed
Support structures, if present, will be removed, and support surface nibs will be lightly sanded until smooth, ensuring a high-quality finish.
Vapour polished
Vapour polishing is done to increase the smoothness of the surface.
Custom
You can specify custom finishes such as painting and electroplating. Note that custom finishes require manual review and quoting and may be subject to approval.
Benefits and limitations of SLA 3D printing service
Benefits:
- Can produce parts with high dimensional accuracy and intricate details
- Produces very smooth surface finishes
- Compatible with specialty materials, such as castable, flexible, and clear (transparent) resins.
Limitations:
- Limited to photosensitive resins/polymers
- SLA-printed parts are susceptible to visual and mechanical degradation over long-term exposure to sunlight
- Typically requires support structures for most geometries
SLA 3D printing service compared to other 3D printing technologies
SLA 3D printing service compared to other 3D printing technologies
Dimensional accuracy
SLA
Standard: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
Industrial: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm
FDM
Standard: ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm
Industrial: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
SLS
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm
MJF
± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm
DMLS
±0.2% with a lower limit on (0.1 – 0.2 mm)
Strengths
SLA
Smooth surface finish, fine feature details
FDM
Low cost, wide range of materials
SLS
Design flexibility, support not required
MJF
Design flexibility, support not required
DMLS
Engineering-grade metals, numerous post-processing options, complex geometries
Build volume
SLA
Standard: 145 × 145 × 175 mm
Industrial: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
FDM
Standard: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
Industrial: 900 x 600 x 900 mm
SLS
395 x 500 x 395 mm
MJF
380 x 285 x 380 mm
DMLS
400 x 400 x 400 mm
Layer thickness
SLA
25-150μm
FDM
100-300μm
SLS
100μm
MJF
80μm
DMLS
20 – 80 mm depending on the material
Min. feature size
SLA
0.2 mm
FDM
2.0 mm
SLS
0.762 mm
MJF
0.5 mm
DMLS
0.5 mm
Dimensional accuracy | Strengths | Build volume | Layer thickness | Min. feature size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SLA | Standard: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm Industrial: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.13 mm | Smooth surface finish, fine feature details | Standard: 145 × 145 × 175 mm | 25-150μm | 0.2 mm |
FDM | Standard: ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm Industrial: ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | Low cost, wide range of materials | Standard: 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 100-300μm | 2.0 mm |
SLS | ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm | Design flexibility, support not required | 395 x 500 x 395 mm | 100μm | 0.762 mm |
MJF | ± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm | Design flexibility, support not required | 380 x 285 x 380 mm | 80μm | 0.5 mm |
DMLS | ±0.2% with a lower limit on (0.1 – 0.2 mm) | Engineering-grade metals, numerous post-processing options, complex geometries | 400 x 400 x 400 mm | 20 – 80 mm depending on the material | 0.5 mm |
Our SLA 3D printing gallery
Standard Resin - Black
Tough Resin 2000- Clear
Formlabs Flexible Resin 80A - Silicone-like
Flexible 80A
Grey Pro Resin
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Our distributed network of SLA 3D printing manufacturers
We have hundreds of global manufacturing partners that ensure we are highly competitive and have unlimited capacity. We can route jobs geographically to reduce lead times and shipping costs as well as reducing the carbon footprint of each order. All of our SLA 3D printing partners have stringent onboarding and we use data to track on-time deliveries, quality and pricing. This ensures that your job and SLA 3D printing parts are always with the most suited supplier.
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See our case studies in action. Discover how we turn ideas into products with our prototyping and manufacturing capabilities.
Case Study: Brompton Bicycles
Founded in 1976, Brompton is a cornerstone of innovation in the bicycle market, aiming to enhance urban mobility. As they faced the challenge of scaling production for several innovative products while ensuring quality, Brompton partnered with Geomiq to access cutting-edge manufacturing solutions that could keep pace with their growth.
Case Study: Tyba
Tyba, a leader in home automation, designs sophisticated control and automation products tailored for high-end residential, superyacht, and commercial environments. Geomiq helped to make their product commercially viable, allowing them to rapidly bring their product to market and capitalise on a booming trend.
Saint Gobain
Saint-Gobain, with operations across 70 countries and 171,000 employees, impacts almost every aspect of daily life through its diverse range of products and materials. As a major player in the automotive sector, the company sought ways to optimize costs and improve delivery efficiencies. Geomiq was chosen for its ability to connect Saint-Gobain with a comprehensive network of precision tooling suppliers, enabling competitive pricing and enhanced operational efficiency.
Case Study: Vikaso
Founded in 2019, Vikaso is a leading innovator in the robotics industry, specializing in Collaborative Robot (COBOT) systems. These systems are engineered to work side-by-side with humans to automate routine tasks in industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to hospitality. Facing challenges in manufacturing logistics and scalability, Vikaso partnered with Geomiq. Our platform provided them with the streamlined sourcing and manufacturing solutions needed to accelerate their production without compromising on quality.
Case Study: Small Robot Company
The Small Robot Company is revolutionizing farming with its innovative approach to sustainable agriculture. By leveraging robotics and artificial intelligence, they have developed a suite of robots designed to optimize care for each plant in a field, a method they call "Per Plant Farming." This technique reduces chemical usage and waste, making farming more sustainable and profitable. As the company rapidly expands, the need for efficient and cost-effective development of their robots has become crucial. Geomiq has been instrumental in meeting these needs through rigorous testing, prototyping, and scalable production.
What our customers say
We use the Geomiq platform as it is the easiest and fastest way to get any of our parts made. They are the obvious choice, highly recommended!
Oz Andrews
Director
Tyba Home
Geomiq streamlines your parts supply chain down to a single supplier. A true enabler for anyone involved with fast paced R&D through to production.
Jamie Fairclough
Design Lead
Industrial Robotics | Arrival
Geomiq have been fantastic in getting one-off prototype parts to us in our research team super fast so we can go out and test these ideas in the real world using the Brompton Future Lab initiative.
James Batstone
Future Product Research Lead
Brompton Bikes
The quality and service since using Geomiq has rapidly accelerated our development process for roadmap, strategic and bespoke projects.
Alex Leck
Design Engineer
JCL Lighting
Jamie Fairclough
Design Lead
Industrial Robotics | Arrival
Geomiq streamlines your parts supply chain down to a single supplier. A true enabler for anyone involved with fast paced R&D through to production.
James Batstone
Future Product Research Lead
Brompton Bikes
Geomiq have been fantastic in getting one-off prototype parts to us in our research team super fast so we can go out and test these ideas in the real world using the Brompton Future Lab initiative.
Alex Leck
Design Engineer
JCL Lighting
The quality and service since using Geomiq has rapidly accelerated our development process for roadmap, strategic and bespoke projects.
Join us on the path to better, faster and stronger innovation
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