Formada3D Small-batch 3D printing and short runs.
Formada3D prints small batches of the same part to order in Melbourne: no tooling and nothing to stock, so you can order the quantity you need and reprint from the same file later. Tell us the quantity and we quote the whole job; single STL parts get an instant price from A$8 at formada3d.com/quote.
When does small-batch 3D printing make sense?
Quantities too small for moulds
When tooling would cost more than the run, printing the same file again is simpler.
Designs that still change
Revise the part between batches without new tooling.
Spares on demand
Keep the file, not a shelf of stock, and reprint when you run low.
Brackets, clips & covers
Functional parts in PETG, with ASA and CF grades on request.
Enclosures & housings
Repeat cases for devices, sensors and products.
Retail & display pieces
Stands, risers and organisers made to fit your products.
The drawings show part types. They are illustrations, not customer projects.
How is a batch priced and scheduled?
Tell us the quantity and we quote the whole job. Our per-gram rates are below; materials marked "on request", design work and business jobs are quoted per job, and a business minimum may apply. Most jobs are printed and shipped in 3–5 days; for larger quantities we confirm timing with the quote.
Any colour in our colour library can be ordered on request. If it is not on our shelf, it adds up to 2 extra days.
| 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.
Which materials are available for production runs?
| Material | Good for | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PETG | Most functional parts. Softens around 69–71 °C. | Printing today |
| TPU 95A | Flexible parts: pads, bumpers, grommets. | Printing today |
| PLA | Indoor display pieces and jigs. Softens around 57 °C. | Printing today |
| ASA / ABS | Outdoor and UV-exposed parts. | On request |
| PETG-CF / PLA-CF | Stiff, matte brackets and mounts. | On request |
| CF-nylon (PAHT-CF) | Stiff, heat-resistant structural parts. | On request |
| SLS / MJF nylon, metal | End-use nylon and metal runs. | Via our partner network |
Examples of our print quality
Real photos of our own products, printed in our workshop. They are not customer jobs.
Common questions
Can you 3D print a small production run in Melbourne?
Yes. Formada3D prints repeat copies of the same part to order in Melbourne with no tooling. Tell us the quantity and we quote the whole job; most jobs ship in 3–5 days and larger quantities get a confirmed timeline with the quote.
Is there a volume discount?
Tell us the quantity and we quote the whole job. The instant quote prices by weight from A$8 a job; business jobs are quoted per job and a business minimum may apply.
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.
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.