3D Printing Service Chicago, IL

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Over 6 million parts delivered to 35,000+ companies

Our online 3D printing services

Our online 3D printing services leverage a global network of over 2,400 3D printing machines, which means our customers get both competitive prices and fast lead times. We specialize in four processes, bringing you everything you need for custom 3D printing projects, from rapid prototyping with FDM to small production runs of 3D prints for industrial applications.

FDM

FDM

Fast & affordable prototyping

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SLS

SLS

Functional prototyping & low-run production

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MJF

MJF

Functional prototyping & low-run production

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SLA

SLA

Visual prototyping

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Our 3D printing service has been rated 4.9/5

Over 181 customers are satisfied with our 3D printing service.

“Great work, excellent quality. Will definitely request more prints. ”

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Frank, Chicago

Fiberglass reinforced Nylon, FDM

“Great print! Speedy delivery and great communication! 2 Thumbs up! ”

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Vince, Chicago

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great service, pieces are printed and shipped very quickly.”

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Matteo, Chicago

Transparent resin, Material Jetting

“Excellent work! Goes above and beyond to make sure you get a good print!”

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Thomas, Chicago

Standard ABS, FDM

“Great Print and extremely fast turnaround.”

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Gregory, Chicago

Standard ASA, FDM

“All around great! Will in the future be getting more prints from this printer. ”

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Arthur, Chicago

Standard PLA, FDM

“Honestly I had a crappy day but to come home to a nice box packaged so nicely with everything I wanted and more. Thank you so much! Honestly made my day. And you helped me get closer to a final prototype thank you. So greatful. ”

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Michael, Chicago

Standard ABS, FDM

“Very nice progress updates and deliveries.”

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Jiahong, Chicago

Standard PLA, FDM

“Did a great job and gave me some pointers for future part printing needs.”

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Chad, Chicago

Standard PETG, FDM

“really great quality print, knowledgeable builder. recommended!”

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Joseph, Chicago

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great pieces, quick turnaround, highly recommended.”

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Jeff, Chicago

Standard ABS, FDM

“Awesome provider. Submitted order on Tuesday, got the preview of my printed model on Wednesday, and received the print on Thursday. Excellent speed and good quality. ”

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Ming, Evanston

Standard Nylon, SLS

“The figures were printed quickly and turned out amazing.”

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Anthony, Hillside

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Quickly responded to questions and followed up well”

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David, Northbrook

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Great quality prints and communications. Overall great service!”

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Mihira, Addison

Standard resin, SLA/DLP

“Great job. Thank you! wonderful communication”

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Edison, Woodridge

Standard ABS, FDM

“Very happy with the product and the service”

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Israel, Highland Park

Standard PLA, FDM

“Print quality is great, and shipped quickly, thank you!”

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Rich, Arlington Heights

Standard PLA, FDM

“ Went above and beyond the requested work for a very reasonable service fee. Would not hesitate to recommend or use again.”

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Abhi, Frankfort

Standard TPU, FDM

“Awesome. Really happy with my first 3D print”

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Tim, Arlington Heights

Standard ABS, FDM

“Good communication, and slightly splitting first TPU-material part was replaced quickly with superb second part. ”

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Dave, Monee

Standard TPU, FDM

“Good job, fast service, good communication.”

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Deb, Bloomingdale

Standard ABS, FDM

“Super easy to work with, and had superb print quality. ”

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Adam, New Lenox

Standard PETG, FDM

“Very glad with how the print turned out. I received the parts much faster then I expected to.”

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Kevin, Naperville

Standard TPU, FDM

“Absolutely awesome job. Great communication, high print quality, and super fast shipping. Thanks David!!!!!!!”

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Marcin, SCHAUMBURG

Standard ABS, FDM

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Our experience in numbers

145,000 engineers served

35,000 businesses

240 manufacturing partners

6M+ parts & prototypes produced

27% of Fortune 500 companies

4200+ machines

We use powerful automation to make custom 3D printing easy

We’re eliminating slow and antiquated processes with automated engineering tools to help you reduce development cycles and increase the speed at which projects are delivered.

Instant 3D printing quotes

Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.

Automated DfM feedback

You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.

Online order management

Easily manage orders online, track deliveries and share important details with others on your team.

Instant 3D printing quotes

Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.

Automated DfM feedback

You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.

Online order management

Easily manage orders online, track deliveries and share important details with others on your team.

Comparison of our 3D printing services

Need help choosing? See our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process.

3D printing process

	FDM	SLA	SLS	MJF
Available materials	10	11	2	2
[US] Lead time in days	From 1	From 2	From 3	From 3
[EU] Lead time in days	From 1	From 2	From 3	From 3
[US] Maximum build size	19.68'' x 19.68'' x 19.68''	5.7" x 5.7" x 6.8"	16.5" × 19.7" × 16.5"	14.9'' x 11.2'' x 14.9''
[EU] Maximum build size	500 x 500 x 500 mm	145 × 145 × 175 mm	400 x 480 x 400 mm	380 x 285 x 380 mm
[US] Dimensional accuracy	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.0196''	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.006"	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012''	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012''
[EU] Dimensional accuracy	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.15 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm
Prototyping applications	Low-fidelity, proof-of-concept prototyping and visual design verification.	Detailed visual prototypes (especially of injection molded parts).	Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to MJF.	Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to SLS.
End-part applications	Non-visual end parts, such as jigs and fixtures.	Small, smooth, non-functional end parts.	Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to MJF	Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to SLS.

Choose from a broad range of 3D printing materials

Need help choosing? We have a whole range of resources on selecting the right 3D printing material for your application

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Standard 3D printing post processing

FDM

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All surfaces must have a consistent visual appearance
Support structures are removed
Excess support/build material are removed
All parts are printed with 3 outline / perimeter shells or a wall thickness of 1.2 mm
Top and bottom layers will have a minimum thickness of 0.6 mm (6 layers at 100 um)

SLA

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All support material is removed and support nibs are sanded smooth
For clear resins, a polishing oil is applied
Formlabs materials are cured in a Form Cure using the following settings which follow the official Formlabs "Recommended Cure" settings

Formlabs Cure settings

Resin	Post-cure time (mins)	Post-cure temperature
Standard clear	15	60 °C
Standard black	30	60 °C
Standard white	30	60 °C
Standard grey	30	60 °C
Tough 2000	30	70 °C
Durable	60	60 °C
Grey pro	15	80 °C
High temp	120	80 °C
Flexible	15	60 °C
Rigid	15	80 °C

SLS/MJF

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All unfused powder is removed via bead blasting (first) and air blasting (second)
Air pressure range of 2 - 5 bar or 29 - 72.5 psi
Glass beads with diameter 70-110 microns
No additional post-processing

How we ensure high-quality 3D printed parts

Every order includes our standard inspection report. Further reports and certifications are available on request, submit an order to begin.

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Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
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On request

Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
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Founded

2015

Number of machines

Capabilities

MJF, FDM, SLS

3D printing resources for engineers

The 3D Printing Handbook by Hubs

Our founders literally ‘wrote the book’ on 3D printing.

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3D printing vs. CNC machining: Which is better for prototyping and end-use parts?

Is 3D printing or CNC machining better for your custom part applications? Learn the practical differences between CNC machining and 3D printing and how to select the right technology for manufacturing prototypes, end-use parts and everything in between.

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3D printing with PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference?

PLA and ABS are two essential materials for 3D printing with FDM. They are also two of the most popular materials on our platform. This comparison will help you choose which material to use for your 3D-printed custom parts.

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Dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts

What is dimensional accuracy in 3D printing and how do you achieve it?

What is dimensional accuracy in 3D printing and how do you know which technology will yield the most accurate results? This article compares the expected dimensional accuracy of various 3D printing technologies to help designers and engineers choose the right solution for their application.

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Key design considerations for 3D Printing

What are the key design elements for 3D printing?

Are you new to designing parts for 3D print manufacturing or need a refresher on essential design elements? This article provides the key design elements for creating digital models for 3D printing, no matter the additive manufacturing process.

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How to design Snap-fit Joints for 3D Printing

How do you design snap-fit joints for 3D printing?

What are snap-fit joints and how do they work? This in-depth guide discusses the benefits of 3D printing snap-fit connectors and clips and gives design and material recommendations for designing custom parts with snap-fit joints.

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What’s the right resin for SLA? 3D printing materials compared

What are the different materials available for SLA 3D printing? This article compares the main printing resins, including standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable, by material properties. Find the best material option for your application.

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