Blue Box Goblin

Blue Box Goblin Blue Box Goblin - brand of Maikoot Limited - offering on-demand 3D printing, CAD, scan and filament. Established in 2018.

We are Swindon (UK) based a small family business and 3d filament supplier passionate about 3d printing and 3d modelling. So far we were able to help broad customers from different industries, businesses and individuals, to speed up their prototyping process, develop new products, support their hobby or simply replicate broken parts. Starting on automotive passionate and finishing on dentists, art

ists, product designers, plumbers, hobbyists and many more. We managed to combine 3d printing, designing and good plastic materials understanding supported with years of injection moulding background into comprehensive 3d services. We are constantly expanding our knowledge along with range of 3d filaments, artistic products, gadgets and miniatures available via the online store.

Designing for 3D printing is not the same as designing for injection moulding.The same part may need different design ch...
04/06/2026

Designing for 3D printing is not the same as designing for injection moulding.

The same part may need different design choices depending on how it will be made.

For injection moulding, you need to think about things like draft angles, ribs, wall thickness, shrinkage and how the part comes out of the mould.

For 3D printing, the focus is different: print orientation, support material, layer direction, overhangs, surface finish and material behaviour.

Neither process is simply “better” — they just have different rules.

That’s why CAD design matters.
A good model is not just a shape on screen. It should be designed around the process, the material and the job the part needs to do.

A cheap 3D printed part is only cheap until you have to make it twice.With functional parts, the lowest price is not alw...
02/06/2026

A cheap 3D printed part is only cheap until you have to make it twice.

With functional parts, the lowest price is not always the best value.

A part still needs the right:

- material
- fit
- strength
- orientation
- tolerances
- wall thickness

For display models, “good enough” may be fine.

For practical parts, it needs to work properly in the real world.

That’s why we focus on useful, application-led 3D printing — not just making the cheapest shape possible.

21/05/2026

From printed part to finished result.

3D printing is often only the first stage.

Depending on the project, post-processing can help improve the surface, appearance and overall finish of a part.
Some sanding and filling stages were skipped in the video to keep it short, but they’re often part of the finishing process.

Not every print needs this — many functional parts are used straight from the printer — but when presentation or surface quality matters, the finishing stage can make a big difference.

Printed → post-processed → finished.

Printed on: Voron 2.4

A small look back while we continue setting up the new workshop.As the new space comes together, we’ve started building ...
14/05/2026

A small look back while we continue setting up the new workshop.

As the new space comes together, we’ve started building a display of previous work — including functional parts, replacement components, clips, holders, enclosures, prototypes and a few creative projects from earlier stages of the business.

For us, this is a useful reminder that 3D printing is not just one type of service.

It can support:

product development, fit testing, replacement-style parts, low-volume production, presentation models and practical problem-solving.

Some projects start with a clear CAD model.
Some start with an awkward requirement.
Some start with a broken, unavailable or hard-to-source part.

The common thread is turning an idea or requirement into something physical, usable and fit for purpose.

The display is still a work in progress, but it already shows a good part of the journey so far.

12/05/2026

First functional prints in the new workshop.

These are 32mm open snap-in clips, printed in Rosa3D PA12+15CF / Nylon CF.

They’re one of the products available through our website and a good example of what we focus on most: practical 3D printed parts made for real use.

After the move, we’re testing, tweaking and getting the printer back into regular production.

Printed on: Voron 2.4
Material: Rosa3D filaments – PA12+15CF / Nylon CF

Small part, real design work.This replacement guide/listing rail for an electric folding roof was developed in CAD and p...
07/05/2026

Small part, real design work.

This replacement guide/listing rail for an electric folding roof was developed in CAD and produced as a 3D printed part in red ASA.

Product reference: replacement part for electric folding roof – Mini Cooper ’92–’97

Even small sliding parts need more thought than they first suggest — fit, contact surfaces, wall thickness, strength and printability all matter.

That’s where CAD and 3D printing work well together:
design it, print it, test it, refine it.

Printed on: Voron 2.4
Material: Rosa3D filaments – Red ASA

When the part exists, but the file doesn’t, 3D scanning can save a lot of time.Not every project starts with a CAD model...
23/04/2026

When the part exists, but the file doesn’t, 3D scanning can save a lot of time.

Not every project starts with a CAD model.

Sometimes the only starting point is an existing part — whether that’s a legacy component, an awkward shape, or something that’s no longer available off the shelf.

That’s where 3D scanning helps.

It can be useful for:

- reverse engineering
- redesign work
- fitment reference
- replacement parts
- capturing complex shapes more quickly

Used properly, it helps move a project forward with less guesswork and a better starting point for the next stage.

More service-focused posts to follow soon.

A quick look inside the new workshop.The new unit is still coming together, but the space is starting to take shape.One ...
21/04/2026

A quick look inside the new workshop.

The new unit is still coming together, but the space is starting to take shape.

One of the priorities was creating a clean area where we can sit down, discuss projects, review requirements and plan the next steps properly.

Whether it’s 3D printing, CAD design, 3D scanning, product development, rapid prototyping or low-volume manufacturing, good results start with clear conversations and well-defined requirements.

We’re still seeing clients by pre-arranged appointment only, so please get in touch before visiting.

More workshop updates to come as the space continues to develop.

What can you expect from us?Practical, design-led support for parts that need to do more than just look good.Our core se...
16/04/2026

What can you expect from us?

Practical, design-led support for parts that need to do more than just look good.

Our core services include 3D printing, CAD design, 3D scanning, product development, rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing.

That means we can help with things like:

custom enclosures, cases, holders, clips, covers and functional parts
designed around real requirements such as fit, mounting, access, usability and material choice.

Whether it’s a one-off solution, an early prototype, or a small production run, our focus stays the same:
create parts that work properly in the real world.

More detailed service posts will follow over the coming weeks.

We’ve officially moved to our new workshop unit.We’re still finishing the internal setup, but we’re pleased to say that ...
14/04/2026

We’ve officially moved to our new workshop unit.

We’re still finishing the internal setup, but we’re pleased to say that Blue Box Goblin, a brand of Maikoot Limited, is now operating from the new unit.

You can still expect the same professional service, including 3D printing, CAD design, 3D scanning, product development, rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing.

We are continuing to see clients by pre-arranged appointment only, so please get in touch before visiting.

Filament collection update:
Filament orders remain online only. Orders placed before 4pm can be collected the same day between 6pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday.

We’ll share more workshop updates soon as everything comes together.

Address

4 Lilian Close
Swindon
SN251XG

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6pm
Friday 10:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+447921910286

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