Formada3D Custom sensor and IoT enclosures.
Formada3D designs and 3D prints custom enclosures for sensors, IoT boards, controllers and cameras in Melbourne, sized to your PCB, connectors and mounting points. Send a STEP of the board or its dimensions; STL files get an instant price from A$8 at formada3d.com/quote and everything else is quoted within 24 hours.
What goes into a custom enclosure?
Board & sensor housings
Shells sized to your PCB, with standoffs, cut-outs for connectors, buttons, LEDs and cables.
Mounts & brackets
Wall, DIN-style, pole or chassis mounts to suit where the device lives.
Cable entries & strain relief
Grommets and strain reliefs, with soft TPU parts where a cable needs to flex.
Lids, vents & fasteners
Screw-down or snap lids, vent slots for heat, and your logo or label text on the lid.
From one to a run
Prototype the fit, then order the same enclosure in quantity.
NFC inside
An NFC tag can be sealed into a printed part so a phone tap opens a web page.
The drawings show part types. They are illustrations, not customer projects.
Which material is best for an electronics enclosure?
PETG is the default for indoor devices. For outdoor or sunny spots, ASA is available on request.
| Material | Good for | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PETG | Indoor enclosures and lids. Tougher than PLA; softens around 69–71 °C. | Printing today |
| TPU 95A | Soft seals, bumpers, grommets and cable boots. | Printing today |
| PLA | Fit-check prototypes of the case before the real one. | Printing today |
| ASA / ABS | Outdoor and UV-exposed enclosures; ASA softens around 100 °C. | On request |
| PETG-CF / PLA-CF | Stiff, matte housings and mounts. | On request |
| Resin (Formlabs Form 4) | Small, fine-detail cases with a smooth surface. | Coming soon, not available yet |
We don’t claim an IP rating for printed enclosures. If the device has to survive rain, dust or washdown, tell us and we design for it and suggest testing a sample first.
What do you need from us to quote an enclosure?
- A STEP of the board, or its outline, hole positions and the tallest component
- Connector, button and cable positions
- Where it lives: indoors, outdoors, on a robot, on a wall
- Quantity, and whether you need an NDA first
Holes and slots print slightly undersize, so we design in clearance for screws, standoffs and mating lids, and can print a fit-test piece first. Plan on about ±0.2–0.3 mm on most features.
Examples of our print quality
Real photos of our own designs, printed in our workshop. They are not customer jobs.
How much does a 3D-printed enclosure cost?
Priced by estimated material weight on our instant quote, from A$8 a job. Design work is quoted per 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
Can you design an enclosure around our PCB?
Yes. Send a STEP of the board, or its outline, hole positions and component heights, plus connector and cable positions. We model the enclosure in CAD, iterate with you, then print it.
Are 3D-printed enclosures waterproof?
We don’t claim an IP rating for printed enclosures. If a device has to survive rain, dust or washdown, tell us: we can add TPU seals and print in ASA (on request) for outdoor use, and suggest testing a sample before a run.
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.
What files can I send?
STEP, STL or other CAD exports, or a sketch, photos and measurements. STL files get an instant estimate in our online quote tool at formada3d.com/quote; send STEP and other files to [email protected] and we quote them manually or model the part for you.
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.