Pictures of our 3d printed molecular models and crystals structures

3d printing is open to just about anyone thesedays - gone are the days of it being an esoteric high-tech method of creating three dimensional models. Unfortunately, unless you opt for extremely expensive printing methods, 3d prints can be disappointing. Before we even start to print the 3d files require preparationto ensure that the structure is strong enough to support itself, and that, where necessary, it is strengthened by realistic bonds (for example, by the inclusion of inter-chain hydrogen bonds in protein structures.

Standard home or laboratory printers can result in brittle models with a poor surface finish and colours that lack vibrancy. We don't use cheap printing methods, but the printed items still require post-processing to give the models that you see here. Processing the printed model to create smooth surfaces and hand-painting results in vibrant colours in our 3d printed models that you will be proud to display in your laboratory, office or museum.

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a large (40cm) 3d printed model of Pepsin	a 3d-printed protein showing graduated colouring	a 3d printed zeolite
a 3d-printed protein showing graduated colouring	a 3d-printed protein showing graduated colouring	a 3d-printed protein showing graduated colouring
birch pollen antigen	Detail of a 3d-printed protein	Molecular model of a large (60cm) 3d printed model of myosin
3d printed molecular models of Hepcidin	A single 3d printed FMOC	An array of FMOC molecules
3d printed model of Thermolysin