3D Printing Costs & Prices
In addition to the 3D printing material as well as 3D design tips, the question we get most often is how much 3D printing costs for certain objects. For an instant calculation of your 3D model upload your model to our 3D printing service. On this page we explain typical cost factors for 3D printing and give you some price examples based on the Multi Jet Fusion technology. In addition, we show you potential cost-saving opportunities.
Quick overview
How are prices calculated?
The pricing algorithm depends on the material. Generally, a combination of material input, size of the part and a fixed portion for handling.
What discounts are available?
Price discounts are available for higher quantities. You can calculate the price for your CAD file(s) in our instant price calculation. You will also receive a 3% discount for online orders at checkout.
What is the minimum order value?
For an order a minimum order value of EUR 50,- plus VAT applies.
How do I get a quote?
Price examples
Multi Jet Fusion
In Multi Jet Fusion technology, the printhead sprays a heat-conductive liquid (called “fusing agent”) onto a layer of material powder. Immediately after printing, a heat source is applied. The areas where the “fusing agent” has been applied are heated more strongly than the powder without this liquid. This causes the required areas to fuse together. To put it simply, the “fusing agent” (color: black) absorbs more energy than the excess (white) powder. This process is repeated until the object is fully printed.
Price examples / as of April 2023
All example prices are (rounded) net prices, excl. 19 % VAT
Polyamide 12 (Gray)
ESTANE 3D TPU M95A (Gray)
267 × 72 × 62 mm
Material volume approx. 100 cm³
quantity 1
approx. EUR 94,12
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 50.78
plus VAT
quantity 1
approx. EUR 119,36
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 66.02
plus VAT
134 × 134 × 32 mm
Material volume approx. 49 cm³
quantity 1
approx. EUR 53.46
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 25,50
plus VAT
quantity 1
approx. EUR 66.50
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 33.16
plus VAT
84 × 84 × 31 mm
Material volume approx. 35 cm³
quantity 1
approx. EUR 31.29
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 12,96
plus VAT
quantity 1
approx. EUR 37.67
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 16.82
plus VAT
94 × 89 × 40 mm
Material volume approx. 19 cm³
quantity 1
approx. EUR 33.47
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 13.62
plus VAT
quantity 1
approx. EUR 40.51
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 17,71
plus VAT
65 × 48 × 18 mm
Material volume approx. 8 cm³
quantity 1
approx. EUR 15.66
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 3,24
plus VAT
quantity 1
approx. EUR 17,35
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 4,21
plus VAT
15 × 15 × 12 mm
material volume approx. 1,5 cm³
quantity 1
approx. EUR 11.09
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 0,75
plus VAT
quantity 1
approx. EUR 11.42
plus VAT
Minimum price
approx. EUR 0,97
plus VAT
267 × 72 × 62 mm
Material volume approx. 100 cm³
polyamide 12
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 94.12 plus VAT
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 50.78 plus VAT
TPU
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 119,36 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 66.02 plus VAT.
134 × 134 × 32 mm
Material volume approx. 49 cm³
Polyamide 12
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 31.29 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 12.96 plus VAT.
TPU
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 37.67 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 16.82 plus VAT.
94 × 89 × 40 mm
Material volume approx. 19 cm³
polyamide 12
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 33.47 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 13.62 plus VAT
TPU
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 40,51 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 17.71 plus VAT.
65 × 48 × 18 mm
Material volume approx. 8 cm³
polyamide 12
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 15.66 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 3.24 plus VAT
TPU
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 17,35 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 4.21 plus VAT.
15 × 15 × 12 mm
Material volume approx. 1.5 cm³
polyamide 12
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 11.09 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 0.75 plus VAT
TPU
- Quantity 1: approx. EUR 11.42 plus VAT.
- Minimum price: approx. EUR 0.97 plus VAT.
Please consider our minimum order values for the sample prices.
Production times
Polyamide 12
Standard
7 working days
Express
4 working days
ESTANE 3D TPU M95A
Standard
7 workdays
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Cost factors
Material usage:
How many grams of material are needed for printing? Materials for 3D printing are usually significantly more expensive than materials for other production processes (e.g. injection molding). This is due, for example, to the special form of the materials (e.g. fine-grained powder).
Estimated build volume:
How much space does the workpiece take up in the machine? This provides information about the capacity utilization. Due to high acquisition or operating costs as well as long printing times, this is an important factor for many 3D printing technologies.
Finishing:
A 3D print is usually not finished when it comes out of the 3D printer. The complexity of finishing depends on the finishing options chosen. Here you get an Overview of your finishing options.
Ways to reduce 3D printing costs
Printing costs can be reduced via quantity-based discounts or design optimizations. For the design changes to reduce costs, there are, for example, the following possibilities:
- Reduction of external dimensions: One of the main cost factors is the space your component takes up in the installation area. If there are protruding elements, for example, the part is very expensive to manufacture. Therefore, the goal should be to keep protruding elements as short as possible to make the component as compact as possible.
- Reduction of material volume: In principle, material volume also contributes to pricing, but to a lesser extent than dimensions. Hollowing out thicker structures to reduce costs is possible. However, openings should be left for this purpose so that residual material can be removed from the interior. The openings should be made as large as possible, at least 10 mm in diameter, better are either several openings or even larger diameters.
Optimizing the printing costs for your 3D model requires a good understanding of the 3D printing material and the 3D printing process used. We would be happy to give you advice on how to optimize the cost of your 3D printing. Simply get in touch with us Contact and we will be happy to assist you!