Specialising in SLS
When Loop 3D Additive Manufacturing opened its high-end selective laser sintering (SLS) facility in Milton Keynes in 2025, the objective was simple but bold: build one of the UK’s most capable polymer production hubs for serious industrial customers
Within a year, the company had manufactured more than 200,000 parts, proving that additive manufacturing can deliver both speed and scale.
A DUAL PERSPECTIVE
Founded by additive manufacturing specialist Erkan Ustaoglu, Loop 3D entered the UK market with a unique hybrid model – combining machine development expertise with contract manufacturing. That dual perspective shaped the Milton Keynes site into a purpose-built SLS factory rather than a conventional print farm. High-throughput SLS systems are supported by automated powder handling, breakout stations, vapour smoothing, and structured quality-control processes designed for repeatability.
At the core of the operation is an industrial SLS machine park engineered for volume production. Integrated powder management and on-site nitrogen generation allow continuous operation, while downstream finishing cells prepare parts for immediate deployment on production lines. The facility primarily serves automotive, motorsport, aerospace, and industrial engineering clients who demand fast turnaround and consistent output.
“Milton Keynes places us right in the heart of the UK’s engineering corridor,” says Ustaoglu. “Our customers need rapid delivery and absolute reliability – we built this site specifically for that.”
EFFICIENCY AND CONSISTENCY
Over the past year, LOOP 3D has produced jigs and fixtures, lightweight housings, ducting systems, and short-run production components – often replacing traditional tooling methods. Digital quoting tools integrated with manufacturing execution software enable customers to move from design upload to production within hours.
Reaching the 200,000-part milestone required disciplined operations. Standardised build preparation, in-process monitoring, and batch inspection routines ensure consistency across thousands of components, helping LOOP 3D build a reputation for industrial-grade SLS rather than prototyping volumes.
In just twelve months, the Milton Keynes facility has evolved into a high-output digital factory – demonstrating how focused investment, automation, and process control can transform polymer additive manufacturing into a scalable production technology.
For UK manufacturers looking to localise supply chains and accelerate development cycles, LOOP 3D’s SLS operation offers a compelling blueprint for the future of industrial 3D printing.
For more information visit: www.loop3d.uk
