Laser Prototypes Europe
Belfast additive manufacturing bureau running SLA, SLS, DMLS, and DLP for prototypes and low-volume production parts, with CNC machining and vacuum casting.
What they do
Laser Prototypes Europe, known as LPE, is a Belfast additive manufacturing bureau with more than 30 years of experience, 40 staff, and 20 in-house machines. It describes itself as the longest-running 3D printing company in the UK and Ireland.
Its 3D printing processes include SLA, high-resolution SLA, DLP, SLS, direct metal laser sintering, and hybrid photosynthesis, with lead times of 3 to 5 days for most processes and 5 to 7 days for metal sintering. The company also offers CNC machining, vacuum casting, and EDM alongside printing.
LPE states ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100 certification, with a quality lab and testing options for medical, aerospace, automotive, motorsport, and consumer work. Quotes take 2 to 4 hours rather than an instant online price.
Other processes stated on their site
Capabilities
3D printing
Industrial additive manufacturing in SLA, DLP, SLS, and DMLS for visual models and end-use production parts.
CNC machining
CNC machining offered alongside 3D printing, vacuum casting, and EDM.
Commercial terms
Minimum order
Not stated
Quoting
By request
Cost tier $$$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification
LPE is a UK bureau selling premium, quality-assured prototyping and low-volume work by quote, which matches the rubric's domestic quick-turn category.
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Sources
Not verified
- ITAR status
- MOQ
Last verified November 7, 2026. Listings are informational and are not endorsements. Cost tiers are ProductFlo's classification, not quotes: confirm pricing, lead time and capability with the vendor.