Formada3D Parts for ag-tech and harvest robots.
Formada3D 3D prints parts for agricultural and harvest robots in Melbourne: soft TPU 95A fin-ray style fingers and pads for fruit and other delicate produce, camera and sensor housings, brackets and cable guides, and field spares reprinted from your file. STL files get an instant price from A$8 at formada3d.com/quote.
Which harvest-robot parts can be 3D printed?
Soft fingers & pads
TPU 95A fin-ray style fingers that wrap around fruit and other irregular items, plus pads and bumpers.
Camera & sensor housings
Housings, sun hoods and mounts for vision cameras, lidar and sensors.
Brackets & mounts
Brackets, plates and covers; ASA on request for parts out in the sun.
Cable management
Guides, clips and strain reliefs that fit your arm or chassis.
Field spares
Fingers, pads, covers and clips are wear items: we reprint them from your file and ship them from Melbourne.
Season runs
Prototype a finger, test it, then order the same part in quantity for the season.
The drawings show part types. They are illustrations, not customer projects.
Which material suits parts used outdoors on a farm?
Outdoor parts face UV, heat and dirt. Tell us where the part sits and what it touches.
| Material | Good for | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TPU 95A | Soft, compliant fingers, pads and bumpers. | Printing today |
| PETG | Rigid fingers, mounts, housings. Softens around 69–71 °C. | Printing today |
| ASA / ABS | Outdoor parts: ASA for UV and weather, softens around 100 °C. | On request |
| CF-nylon (PAHT-CF) | Stiff, heat-resistant structure. | On request |
| SLS / MJF nylon, metal | End-use nylon and metal parts. | Via our partner network |
We don’t certify printed parts as food-safe. If a finger or pad touches produce, say so and we discuss material and testing with you.
Why 3D print gripper fingers instead of moulding them?
There is no tooling, so changing a finger design costs only the reprint. Printing two or three finger variants to test side by side is normal, and once one works, the same file can be reprinted as field spares whenever you need more.
How much do the parts cost?
Priced by estimated material weight on our instant quote, from A$8 a job.
| Part weight | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 g | A$0.15 / g |
| 100 – 300 g | A$0.18 / g |
| Over 300 g | A$0.22 / g |
| Instant-quote minimum | A$8 |
Worked examples
- 100 g part: about A$15
- 200 g part: about A$33
- 300 g part: about A$51
- Materials marked "on request", design work and business jobs are quoted per job. A business minimum may apply.
Common questions
Who makes 3D-printed parts for harvest robots in Australia?
Formada3D prints parts for agricultural and harvest robots to order in Melbourne and ships Australia-wide: soft TPU 95A fin-ray style fingers and pads, camera and sensor housings, brackets, cable guides and field spares. STL files get an instant quote from A$8 at formada3d.com/quote.
What material is used for soft gripper fingers that pick fruit?
TPU 95A, a flexible filament, for soft and compliant fin-ray style fingers and pads. PETG is used for the rigid finger mounts and adapters. We don’t certify printed parts as food-safe, so tell us if a part touches produce.
What tolerances can you hold?
Plan on about ±0.2–0.3 mm on most FDM features. Holes and slots print slightly undersize, so for bearings, press fits and mating parts tell us the fit you need and we design in the clearance or print a fit-test piece first.
How much does it cost?
Our instant quote prices by estimated material weight: A$0.15/g up to 100 g, A$0.18/g from 100 to 300 g and A$0.22/g beyond, from A$8 a job. A business minimum may apply to B2B jobs; we confirm the full price, including any minimum, before anything is printed.
How fast can you turn parts around?
We reply to custom enquiries within 24 hours. Most jobs are printed and shipped in 3–5 days depending on size; for larger quantities we confirm timing with the quote.
Do you ship, or can we pick up?
Everything is shipped from our Melbourne workshop: AU $10 (express $15), free in Australia over $100, NZ $15, US $20, international $25. We don’t offer pickup.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes, NDAs are available on request. Say so in your enquiry and we sort it out before you send any files.
Have a file? Get an instant quote.
STL files are priced instantly from A$8. STEP files, sketches and briefs: use the enquiry form or email [email protected] and we reply within 24 hours.
Last updated 10 October 2026.