3D printing in Colchester, Essex
Replacement parts, file printing, prototypes and batches, plus made-to-fit and personalised prints, all printed on our own printers in Colchester.
Last updated 13 Oct 2026
The short answer
Hatch3D is a 3D printing service in Colchester, Essex. We print replacement parts from a photo, your own STL, 3MF or OBJ files, prototypes and small batches for businesses, plus made-to-fit organisers and personalised prints. Collect free from our Colchester office by arrangement, or we post it. We reply to every request within 24 hours (Mon–Sat).
Our 3D printing services in Colchester
- Custom 3D printing serviceSend a photo, a sketch or a file. Free quote within 24 hours.
- Print your file – instant estimateUpload an STL, 3MF or OBJ and see a price range straight away.
- Replacement parts from a photoKnobs, clips, covers and brackets, made from a photo of the broken one.
- STL, 3MF and OBJ printingWe print your file in PLA, PETG or TPU, up to 34 × 32 cm.
- Car interior partsClips, trims, holders and cup holder adapters. Interior, non-safety parts only.
- Business & batchesPrototypes, parts and batches, with volume discounts and invoices.
- Materials guide: PLA, PETG or TPUWhich plastic suits your part: heat, sun, flex and strength.
- 3D printing in EssexPosted to every Essex town, or collect in Colchester.
Find us and get in touch
Collecting in Colchester
We don't have a shop counter. You collect from our Colchester office by arrangement:
- It's free. Choose "Collect from our office" at checkout, or tell us on a custom request.
- We message you to arrange a time once your order is ready. Bring your order or request number.
- Pay how you like: by bank transfer, or by cash or card when you collect.
- Prefer it posted? Royal Mail 2nd Class is £2.99, free on shop orders over £25.
How to order locally
- For a part or a one-off, send a photo through the request form, or upload a 3D file to the instant estimate. For shop items, personalise them online.
- We reply within 24 hours (Mon–Sat) with a fixed price and a ready date. Nothing prints until you say yes.
- We print it in Colchester and message you to arrange collection, or post it if you'd rather.
For Colchester businesses
We print prototypes, replacement parts for equipment and fixtures, signs, scan-to-review QR stands and branded batches for local businesses, with volume discounts and invoices with your PO number. Local businesses can ask for a free material sample card to see and feel the plastics first. See 3D printing for businesses, or send the details through the request form.
Made-to-fit and personalised prints
Our shop items are printed after you order, in the colours you choose.
- Made to fit: Gridfinity drawer kits, battery organisers, cable clips and car cup holder adapters, printed to your measurements.
- Signs and labels: house number signs, door signs, plant labels, desk name plates and scan-to-review QR stands.
- Pet tags and bowls: silent dog ID tags, AirTag holders, cat tags and personalised dog bowls.
- Phone cases: name, pattern and bumper cases for iPhone 13 to 17.
- Keyrings, jewellery and Christmas baubles.
Prices from
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Personalised name keyring | £4 |
| Silent dog ID tag | from £8 |
| Personalised dog bowl | from £22 |
| Name Christmas bauble | £10 |
| Desk name plate | £14 |
| Custom prints | from £8 |
Custom jobs: £15–£35 incl. design for a simple replacement part, and from £10 to print your own file. Multi-buys apply in the basket, for example name keyrings are 3 for £10. Prices include everything; we're not VAT registered.
Elsewhere in Essex
We post to every Essex town, and anyone can collect from us in Colchester by arrangement. See 3D printing in Essex for delivery times and distances.
Questions
Is there a 3D printing service in Colchester?
Yes. Hatch3D prints replacement parts, customers' own 3D files, prototypes and business batches, as well as made-to-fit and personalised prints, in Colchester, Essex. Collect free by arrangement, or we post it.
Can I collect my order in Colchester?
Yes, free, from our Colchester office, by arrangement. Choose "Collect from our office" at checkout and we'll message you to arrange a time once it's ready.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No, we don't have a shop counter. You can collect orders from our Colchester office by arrangement, or we'll post to you.
How quickly can you print something?
Shop orders are started within 24 hours and posted as soon as they're finished. Custom jobs are usually ready in 3–5 working days after you approve the price, and the quote gives you a date.
Do you print from my own 3D file?
Yes. Upload an STL, 3MF or OBJ file to the instant estimate for a price straight away. We print up to 34 × 32 cm in one piece.
Do you deliver outside Colchester?
Yes, anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales by Royal Mail, from £2.99, free on shop orders over £25.