Don’t worry it’s easier than you think!
Want something made?
Here’s everything you need
to know!
Workflow Overview
01 — Have an idea/Project
You’re here! Which probably means you want something made. Either 3D printing, 2D laser cut, or designed from scratch.
02 — Tell us what you need
By submitting your file and filling in quick questionaire. Don’t worry, if you don’t have all the information we’ll help you fill in the rest when we check out your file. The most important is that you have a file you’d like to print, and a good idea of your most important criteria. Be it surface finish, Part strength or turnaround time.
03 — Review + Quote
Once you’ve submitted your information, we’ll have our experts review your file and flag any potential issues. We’ll suggest a printing process and material if you’re not sure (or we suspect would be a better match) and provide a quote with a few options.
Because we review each project individually, it may take 1-3 hours to get back to you. If you need an immediate idea of the cost breakdown. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a cost breakdown.
04 — Accept and print
Once you’ve decided on the details of your print and are OK with the cost and time estimate, we’ll send you an invoice you can checkout online.
And commence printing! (or scanning, or lasing)
05 — Delivery
Once finished and passed quality check, you’ll be notified of print completion! The part will then be shipped out to you.
(courier options available for Vancouver/Toronto for extra fast delivery)
Pickup in Vancouver/Mississauga also available via partners at shop3d.
Typical Turnaround & Cost
FFF Printing
Widest material selection and lowest cost. Strong parts with large build volumes. Ideal for engineering prototypes, end use parts, and general default choice.
$10 Startup Fee
$46.71 - part printed above (60mm sphere)
Turnaround 1-3 days
(Volume dependent, large parts may take up to a week for a full build volume dual extrusion build)
SLA printing
Best surface finish overall. Suitable for high detail miniatures, molds, or final production prototypes. Small build volume.
$12 Startup Fee
$16.25 - part printed above (36ml figure)
Turnaround 1-2 days
(+1 for engineering resins requiring post cure)
Specialized resin available. (Bio, Castable, High temp)
SLS printing
Suitable for Batch production, end use parts, or high end prototype of extremely complex geometries. Bead blasted finish.
$60 Startup minimum
$475 1/4 build volume (46% packing density)
$1461 Full build volume of parts. (46% packing density)
Turnaround 3-6 days (single runs)
Turnaround 4-10 days (batch runs)
