What's Possible
What's not?
From home-wares, toys, and containers, to light duty mechanical parts and electronic housings, the limits of additive manufacturing are nearly unlimited.
electronics housings | sensors | lighting | brackets | gaming accessories | fidget toys | soap trays | travel containers | home organization | coffee tools | planters | speaker stands | stationary | kitchen accessories | racks and shelves | aquarium accessories
Unlimited options can be terrifying though, so here's a breakdown.
It's printable if it's:
Rigid
We can't print fabrics, yet. (chainmail excluded)
Flat sided
At least one flat surface, or it'll roll around during printing. Bigger is better.
3D Model-able
Even better if you provide us with one. 2D is possible too, boring, but possible.
Obeys physics
We can only defy gravity a bit. Large overhangs require extra support material.
Basketball Sized
We're capable of printing up to 290mm (~11.5") cubed, which is slightly larger than a basketball.
How does FDM 3DP work?
In FDM 3D printing, material is precisely melted and laid down in 2D layers stacking until a 3D form is created. We've mastered the in & outs of this process allowing you to get the most out of the process.
When compared to injection molding (how plastic products are usually made) you get a lot more design freedom and flexibility as you don't need an expensive metal mold that's near impossible to change once made.
When compared to injection molding (how plastic products are usually made) you get a lot more design freedom and flexibility as you don't need an expensive metal mold that's near impossible to change once made.
It's not witchcraft or rocket-surgery.
Just a really fast hot glue gun on a robot.
"Finally, we can create and iterate on truly unique designs"
- Elon Musk, Probably.
Materials
We use almost exclusively plant-based plastics (biopolymers). These materials are made from sustainably sourced crops, and offer lasting performance for your product's needs.
100% Biodegradable, sourced from GMO-free crops.
10x less carbon footprint vs petroleum-based plastics.
Used by leading brands like IKEA, Danone, and more.
Compliant with intl. standards for industrial composting.
We can bring in nearly any color you want.
We print a TON of a few colors, such as matte black, white granite, & grey marble, so generally we'll have some on hand. We can get just about anything else in within days from our supplier network.
Want a custom color? We can do just about any color you may see in a pantone book. Minimum orders apply.
Want a custom color? We can do just about any color you may see in a pantone book. Minimum orders apply.
What if I need something other than plant plastic?
If you're absolutely certain that we can't find a suitable grade of biopolymer for you, we can also print in PETG, engineering grade, impact resistant & glass/carbon fibre reinforced materials.
*limited to <1000 unit runs, on approval only.