3D Printing Service Washington, DC

We manufacture high-quality, competitively priced custom prototypes & production parts. Upload a CAD file for an instant 3D printing quote. Order parts in 5 minutes from your desk.

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Instant DfM feedback on every quote
Lead times from 22 business days
FDM, SLS, SLA, MJF & DMLS
25+ plastics & metals, 35+ colors
Rapid prototyping & full-scale production
ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100

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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 specialise in five processes, bringing you everything you need for custom 3D printing projects, from rapid prototyping with FDM to small production runs of metal 3D prints for industrial applications.

FDM

FDM

Fused deposition modeling

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SLS

SLS

Selective laser sintering

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MJF

MJF

MultiJet fusion

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SLA

SLA

Stereolithography

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DMLS

Direct metal laser sintering

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Our 3D printing service has been rated 4.9/5

Over 177 customers are satisfied with our 3D printing service.

“Nice print and delivered earlier than estimated. ”

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Eric, Elkridge

Standard ABS, FDM

“Prints came out great - surpassed any previous sample prints I've seen from this type of printer. Parts functioned great & at a very fair price - very happy!”

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Glenn, Lancaster

Carbon filled Nylon, FDM

“Fast service good prints will do business with again”

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Thomas, Souderton

Standard ABS, FDM

“A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++”

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Nate, Fairfax

Standard ABS, FDM

“I love this product and quality was so good. ”

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hong, Ellicott City

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great work, very clean sidewalls on these parts!”

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Eric, Chester Springs

Standard ABS, FDM

“Great work. Excellent print and great communication. Highly recommended.”

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Philip, Arlington

Standard PLA, FDM

“Awesome prints! They were rather large prints and yet the dimensions were spot on. ”

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Brandon, Bordentown

Standard ABS, FDM

“Excellent quality parts. Good feedback on design.”

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Tony, Chambersburg

Carbon filled Nylon, FDM

“Great communication and wonderful print quality!”

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Eric, Laurel

Standard ABS, FDM

“This was my first 3D printing order ever. I am 100% happy with the quality, price, and I liked the way I was notified at every step. Posting photos of the printed parts took customer service to the next level!”

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Chris, TELFORD

Standard ABS, FDM

“Was very swift about getting back to me about the order. Answered questions and was very good with communication. The part came out in excellent quality, perfect.”

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Joshua, Philadelphia

Standard ABS, FDM

“My 7'' Daenerys Bust is printed perfectly. They finish my job within 2 days time frame and I highly recommend their services to everyone who is looking for professional 3D printing service. ”

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luhua, Elkridge

Standard ABS, FDM

“The parts look great, and arrived faster than expected. I also really appreciated the test print and consulting he did for me on these parts.”

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Andy, Lexington

Standard ABS, FDM

“Fast and sweet prints, couldn't be happier! Thank you.”

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Chris, Brandy Station

Standard TPU, FDM

“Easy to do business with. Great communicator. Keep me informed during the entire printing process.”

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Thomas, Washington

Standard PLA, FDM

“I ordered a print at the cheapest level and the quality is much better than I anticipated. These guys examined my drawings in no time, got the print started, snapped images post-print, and got it out the door in the same day. A+ service.”

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Valentino, Easton

Standard ABS, FDM

“received quickly and work was high quality”

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Peter, Potomac

Carbon filled Nylon, SLS

“Great! Everything came as expected and super fast. I would definitely order from this maker again.”

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Megan, Washington

Standard PLA, FDM

“Just as expected. Fast delivery. No issues.”

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frank, clarks summit

Standard PLA, FDM

“Excellent prints, would definitely use again!”

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Lex, Washington

Standard PETG, FDM

“Great fast service. Will surely work with them again.”

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Naser, Bear

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great service, quick turn around time and knowledgeable hub.”

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Nick, Altoona

Standard ABS, FDM

“Excellent work and will go right into our design. Thanks”

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Steve, Lawrence Township

Standard Nylon, SLS

“fast and excellent quality and customer service. I will order something from you in the future.”

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libo, clarksville

Standard PLA, 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	DMLS
Available materials	10	11	2	2	2
[US] Lead time in days	From 2	From 2	From 3	From 3	From 10
[EU] Lead time in days	From 2	From 2	From 3	From 3	From 10
[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''	9.84'' x 12.80'' x 9.84''
[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	250 x 325 x 250 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''	<10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.008" >10mm: ± 2%
[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	<10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.2 mm >10mm: ± 2%
Prototyping applications	Low-fideily, 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.	Design verification of metal parts.
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.	Alternative to CNC machining for complex, small or low-volume metal parts.

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 are removed and support nibs are sanded smooth.
For clear resins, a polishing oil is applied
All support material is removed and support nibs are sanded smooth
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 time (mins)
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 prints

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

Standard

Critical dimensions
Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
Surface finish
Threads and tolerances

Standard

On request

Critical dimensions
Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
Surface finish
Threads and tolerances

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3D printing resources for engineers

The 3D Printing Handbook by 3D Hubs

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

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3D printing vs. CNC machining

Learn about the practical differences of CNC machining and 3D Printing and how to select the right technology for manufacturing end-use parts and functional prototypes.

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PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference?

PLA and ABS are the most popular materials on 3D Hubs. This comparison will help you select the best option for your project.

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Dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts

This article presents the expected dimensional accuracy of parts produced via 3D printing and discusses why part inaccuracies occur.

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Key design considerations for 3D printing

A list of things to keep in mind when designing a model for 3D printing - regardless of the technology that you will be printing with.

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How to design snap-fit joints for 3D printing

This guide discusses the benefits of 3D printing snap-fits and gives design and material recommendations.

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SLA 3D printing materials compared

Compare the main SLA 3D printing resins - standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable - by material properties and find the best option for your application.

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3D printing STL files: A step-by-step guide

Learn how to avoid low quality prints or unnecessarily large 3D files by exporting your STL file in the correct resolution.

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Selecting the optimal shell and infill parameters for FDM 3D printing

Shell and infill properties impact the performance and cost of FDM 3D printing. Learn how to optimize these features for your 3D printed part

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The 3D Printing Handbook by 3D Hubs

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

Read article

3D printing vs. CNC machining

Learn about the practical differences of CNC machining and 3D Printing and how to select the right technology for manufacturing end-use parts and functional prototypes.

Read article

PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference?

PLA and ABS are the most popular materials on 3D Hubs. This comparison will help you select the best option for your project.

Read article

Dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts

This article presents the expected dimensional accuracy of parts produced via 3D printing and discusses why part inaccuracies occur.

Read article

Key design considerations for 3D printing

A list of things to keep in mind when designing a model for 3D printing - regardless of the technology that you will be printing with.

Read article

How to design snap-fit joints for 3D printing

This guide discusses the benefits of 3D printing snap-fits and gives design and material recommendations.

Read article

SLA 3D printing materials compared

Compare the main SLA 3D printing resins - standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable - by material properties and find the best option for your application.

Read article