Laser Prototypes (Europe)

LASER PROTOTYPES (EUROPE) LIMITED (LPE) is a leading UK and Ireland-based contract manufacturer established in 1991, specialising in rapid prototyping and low-volume production. They offer a comprehensive suite of additive manufacturing (3D printing) services, complemented by vacuum casting, CNC machining, and 3D scanning.

LPE's extensive capabilities include Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Digital Light Processing (DLP), and Hybrid Photosynthesis (HPS). They work with a wide array of plastic, rubber, and metal materials, including specific grades for medical applications and high-performance alloys for aerospace and defence. Their services cater to diverse industries such as Medical, Automotive/Motorsport, Aerospace, Consumer Goods, Defence, Film & Animation, and Architecture.

The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 quality certifications, underscoring their commitment to quality, particularly in the medical and aerospace sectors. LPE differentiates itself through extensive in-house capabilities, technical expertise as the longest-established 3D Printing Bureau in the UK & Ireland, a personal and tailored service, and rapid turnaround times. Their capabilities have been demonstrated through projects like manufacturing a combustion chamber for a liquid rocket engine and producing 3D printed orthotics and sensors for medical applications.