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Replacing Hard-to-Find Plastic Parts with 3D Printing

When a small plastic part breaks — a clip, bracket, knob, or cover — it can stop an entire product from working. Finding a replacement is often frustrating or impossible, especially if the part is…

Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Canadian 3D Printing Service (Over U.S. Sellers)

If you’re in the U.S. and looking for affordable, high-quality 3D printing, you might assume buying from an American seller is the fastest route. But in reality, Canadian 3D printing services often…

Need a One-Off Part Made? 3D Printing Is the Fastest Option

Sometimes you don’t need hundreds of parts — you just need one. A missing bracket, a custom mount, or a one-time prototype. 3D printing makes that possible without setup costs, tooling fees, or long…

3D Printing in Automotive: Custom Mounts, Fixtures, and Replacement Parts

Automotive projects often stall because a single small part is missing, discontinued, or too expensive to replace. 3D printing solves that problem — letting you recreate, customize, or even improve…

How 3D Printing Helps Architects and Designers Bring Concepts to Life

For architects and designers, communicating ideas clearly is everything.Drawings and renders can show intent — but physical models let clients truly understand form, scale, and detail. That’s where 3D…

Strongest 3D Printing Materials for Functional Parts

Not all 3D printing materials are created equal. If you need parts that can take real-world stress — hold weight, resist impact, or survive outdoor conditions — choosing the right filament is crucial…

The Complete Guide to Outsourcing 3D Printing for Your Business

Building an in-house 3D printing setup can sound appealing, but it often comes with hidden costs — equipment, maintenance, labor, and time spent troubleshooting instead of creating. For most…

Why 3D Printing Is the Most Affordable Way to Test New Product Designs

Bringing a new product idea to life doesn’t have to drain your budget. Traditional manufacturing methods like injection molding or CNC machining can require thousands of dollars before you even see…

3D Printing vs Injection Molding: What’s Best for Low-Volume Production

When you need a small batch of custom parts, choosing between 3D printing and injection molding can make a big difference in cost, lead time, and flexibility.Both methods produce high-quality results…

How to Get Your 3D Design Professionally Printed in Canada

If you have a 3D design or an idea that needs to become a physical part, you don’t need to own a printer or learn complex software to make it happen. A professional 3D printing service like 3D…