Investment
Every Ink Hive commission is priced transparently. Choose the tier that matches your scale — or commission something entirely bespoke.
Tier 01
£40 – £250
Prototypes & small pieces
For designers, students and hobbyists who need a single crafted object.
PLA, PETG, TPU and standard resin (SLA).
Up to 200 × 200 × 200 mm per part.
3–5 business days from artwork approval.
As-printed, light sanding on request.
Standard tracked UK courier included.
30-day defect warranty on workmanship.
Tier 02
£250 – £1,500
Professional & small-batch
For studios, clinics and boutique brands producing considered small runs.
Engineering polymers (Nylon, PC, ABS, ASA), biocompatible resins.
Batch production 2–50 units, identical tolerance.
One design consultation and DFAM review included.
Vapour smoothing, dyeing, painting available.
Insured tracked courier; European dispatch available.
12-month workmanship warranty.
Tier 03
£1,500 – £5,000
Aerospace, medical & enterprise
Certified, traceable manufacturing for regulated industries and enterprise clients.
Titanium, stainless, Inconel, PEEK, ULTEM 9085, carbon composites.
ISO 13485-aligned workflow; ITAR-aware handling on request.
Full material certificate and part-level QA report.
Dedicated project engineer from brief to dispatch.
Priority insured worldwide dispatch with signed handover.
Extended 24-month warranty; SLA available.