Empowering 2D Printing for a Leading 3D-Printing Platform
MyMiniFactory is a global leader in the online 3D-printing community. Established in 2013, they now have 60 employees across the globe and a headquarters based in Central London. They provide a platform for indie creators to sell 3D designs for tabletop gaming collectables including models, terrain and other products such as toys, puzzles, and mechanical creations. They also offer 3D-printing services on demand, through Only-Games.co, using their state-of-the-art full-colour printers. With a global presence and over a million users, their commitment to quality and innovation has positioned them as a leader in the 3D printing world, in recognition of their high-quality designs.
Pain points to fix:
- Identify the correct technologies for this diversification.
- Identifying this market’s needs.
- Tackle the unreliable supply of consumables problem.
- Offer a cost-effective solution.
The Challange
MyMiniFactory faced multiple challenges when establishing a new venture. The venture aimed to seamlessly print and refine 2D products. As a leading manufacturer of 3D printing, they wanted to expand into 2D printing, specifically for the UK market. To navigate this new market and ensure success with this diversification, they required a supplier with an intimate knowledge of the UK market and a wide knowledge of products. This partner needed to understand the nuances of the market but also needed to recommend precise solutions that would help MyMiniFactory achieve its goal, whilst staying within budget. During thorough planning, we identified a common problem in the commercial print industry, which was the unreliable supply of consumables. This would lead to further issues like downtime for their business, which tends to be an issue for many commercial printers.
Why they engaged with us
We established Landall Services in 2016, which makes us a relatively new business. At our company, we strive to nurture the diverse experiences of our employees and constantly seek ways to grow our business reputation. We have introduced a new way of working, disturbing the industry, by thinking differently and finding new ways to engage with prospects. MyMiniFactory had found this refreshing.
The selected specialist for MyMiniFactory, Jason Bryant, was a further reason why they continued to engage with us. Jason was eager to embrace the challenge that he had yet to tackle. He invested a significant amount of time and effort to understand and analyse MyMiniFactory’s distinctive needs. With Jason’s experience, knowledge, and capabilities, combined with our new approach of working, consulting methods and access to all top manufacturers, MyMiniFactory felt confident that we would provide the help they needed with this diversification. Trusting that our help will overcome all the challenges they face, making them continue to engage with us.
Other key factors that led to HD Forwarding engaging with Landall:
- Jason, with almost three decades of industry experience and knowledge, was able to recommend effective technologies for this diversification.
- Our knowledge of working in the UK market makes us an ideal candidate to help identify this market’s needs and complexities.
- Our new service, Production Print Managed Service (PPMS), provides a reliable automatic supply of consumables, automatic toner replenishment, a UK-based support helpdesk, engineer call-outs, and a dedicated account manager.
- With a wide portfolio of products, we can offer a cost-effective solution that fits within different budgets.
The Solution
The dedicated specialist, Jason, was eager to help MyMiniFactory succeed with their new venture. He aimed to build a strong partnership with them that would continue to thrive in the future. With our consultative and unbiased approach, we assessed our product portfolio and ensured that our recommendations would support MyMiniFactory’s needs.
Part of our solution:
- Xerox V280 – this production printer is a powerful and versatile solution for handling demanding colour printing needs, perfect for production environments and businesses that require high-quality output.
- Fiery RIP – this enables different file types to be reformatted, simplifying the printing of different file types.
- Booklet Maker – giving the customer the ability to make booklets inline.
- Vivid Matrix Laminator and Foiler – this is ideal for in-house finishing options like laminating or digital foiling, allowing you to finish your digital print work at a cost-effective price.
- Vivid Veloblade with Taper and Guillotine – this automates production with its precise cutting, creasing, perforating and taping, allowing you to increase business efficiency.
- PPMS – to provide a reliable automatic supply of consumables.
“At MyMiniFactory, innovation is at the core of everything we do. When we ventured into 2D printing, aiming to provide our customers with new products, we needed a partner who shared our passion for driving excellence. Led by Jason Bryant, Landall Services impressed us with their industry knowledge, forward-thinking approach, and comprehensive range of solutions that perfectly aligned with our needs. What set them apart from other businesses was their dedication to our success, shown by their significant investment of time and effort to understand our business objectives, resulting in a devised strategy that would drive us towards success. They didn't just provide solutions; they became an integral part of our team, guiding us every step of the way and ensuring that we achieved our goals. The implementation of cutting-edge solutions like the Xerox V280, Fiery RIP and PPMS revolutionised our printing capabilities, giving us a competitive edge in the market. We see the relationship with Landall as more than just a business contract; it's a partnership built on trust, innovation, and shared success. We couldn't be happier with our experience and we look forward to continuing our journey together towards even greater heights of success.”
The Results
- Pioneering edge in 2D printing, propelling MyMiniFactory ahead of competitors.
- Opening doors to new customers who require 2D printing, which creates new revenue streams.
- Working towards an allocated budget.
- Receiving reliable automatic supply of consumables.
- Receiving UK market-based insights, which help with decision-making.
- Helping to achieve strategic plans for diversification.
