Welcome to PrintLab Tec
PrintLab Tec marks the next chapter in our ten-year partnership with Shining 3D. Over the past decade, PrintLab has grown two strong divisions: a global 3D printing and design learning platform for education and a dedicated 3D scanner business that manages UK distribution and support for Shining 3D solutions. PrintLab Tec gives this work its own home, bringing together specialist product knowledge, practical workflows, and the experience of a team that includes industrial designers who use these tools every day.
Who Are Shining 3D?
Shining 3D is a global leader in 3D scanning, known for combining accuracy, reliability, and accessibility across a broad portfolio. Their scanners are used in fields ranging from product design and digital art to engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and cultural preservation. Over the years we have worked closely with their team to bring each generation of scanners to the UK market, from entry-level systems to professional solutions.
Why PrintLab Tec Exists
As our partnership with Shining 3D grew, so did the need for a dedicated hub that could focus on 3D scanning alone. Customers increasingly wanted more than product information. They wanted real examples, practical workflows, articles, and support from people who understand how 3D scanning integrates into creative and technical work.
PrintLab Tec has been built to meet that need. It gives customers a place to explore best-in-class 3D scanners, better understand the applications, discover step-by-step workflows, and connect with resellers who specialise in their sector.
A Specialist Focus
While many distributors represent several brands, PrintLab focuses solely on Shining 3D. This allows us to develop deeper expertise and provide clear, consistent guidance without bias. Whether you are creating miniature assets, reverse-engineering components, documenting heritage artefacts, or capturing digital models of people or spaces, our team and partners can help you understand which Shining 3D solution fits your workflow best.
How It Works
PrintLab Tec operates through a network of specialist UK resellers who offer sector-specific knowledge, hands-on demonstrations, installation support, and training services. Working with these partners ensures you receive guidance from teams who understand your workflow, whether you are in design, manufacturing, heritage, healthcare, education, or other industries.
Here is how the process works:
- Submit an enquiry on any product page or on our Help Me Choose page.
- We review your requirements and connect you with the reseller best suited to your industry, location, and support needs.
- Your chosen reseller will contact you to discuss options, arrange demonstrations, provide quotations, and plan any training you may need.
If you prefer, you can also reach us directly at hello@weareprintlab.com. This approach gives every customer a more personalised experience than a direct sales model, ensuring specialist support from first enquiry through to installation, onboarding, and ongoing use.
Looking Ahead
Over the coming months we will continue expanding the site with new project breakdowns, informative articles, videos, and industry guides. As Shining 3D releases new products and software, PrintLab Tec will remain the most up-to-date place for UK customers to learn, explore, and connect with our reseller network.
If you would like to explore Shining 3D’s solutions or discuss your requirements, submit an enquiry through the form below and we will connect you with the right reseller.
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