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Notes from the print floor.
Materials guides, process notes, and answers to the questions we get asked most before a first order.
How Much Does 3D Printing Cost? What the Price Depends On
How much on-demand 3D printing costs: what makes up the price of a 3D print, what drives it up, and how to pay less for the same part.
How to Order a 3D Print Online — Step by Step
How to order a 3D print online: where to get a 3D model (STL or 3MF), how to see the price instantly, how to choose a material and what happens after you order.
What Is 3D Printing and How Does It Work?
What 3D printing is, how FDM technology works, what can be printed, which materials are used and when 3D printing beats traditional manufacturing.
5 Things to Check Before You Send Us Your File
The small details that save a week of back-and-forth on your first 3D-printed prototype — wall thickness, tolerances, orientation, and more.
PLA vs PETG vs ABS: Which Material Should You Print In?
A practical breakdown of the three most common FDM materials — strength, heat resistance, ease of printing, and which jobs each one is actually good for.