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Practical. Adaptable. Grounded. We run production-grade SLS on a Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W in Nylon 12, alongside 20+ FDM and 20+ resin printers under unified ops with in-process camera monitoring. Plus 3D scanning, CAD, reverse engineering, finishing, and ship-from-our-shop fulfillment under one roof. We work with manufacturers, engineers, and startups that need precision parts fast: prototype, short-run production, multi-part assembly, or something that doesn't fit inside the box.

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Shop ready-to-shipIn-stock prints designed, made, and finished in Ames. Order direct from the vault any time.
Terracotta mini Aztec planter with a carved key pattern, holding a succulent Mini Aztec Planter$7.50 · 3 available Pale glow in the dark ghost planter with a draped sheet shape Ghost Planter$15.00 · 1 available Grey stone brick dice tower with an arched opening and dice at its base Stone Dice Tower$20.00 · 0 available Shop all

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Display models, planters, dice towers, desk pieces, and more! Designed, printed, and hand-finished right here in Ames, then packed and shipped to you.

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Small articulated crystal dragon in rainbow marble with pink and white spines

Rainbow + Marble Crystal Dragon

Unleash the legend. This 26-inch Crystal Dragon is a fully articulated fantasy figure, 3D printed in...

$25.00 1 available
Orange Charmander ornament wearing a Santa hat, with a flame tail

Charmander Ornament

Add a spark of charm to your holiday décor with our 3D-printed Charmander Ornament! Standing at...

$20.00 4 available
Diglett ornament in a Santa hat hanging on a Christmas tree beside red baubles

Diglett Ornament

Pop some personality onto your tree with the Diglett Ornament! This 3-inch tall holiday favorite is...

$20.00 7 available
Pikachu ornament in a Santa hat on a Christmas tree, below a Staryu tree topper

Pikachu Ornament

Bring the spark of joy to your holiday decor with the Pikachu Ornament! Standing 3.5 inches...

$20.00 7 available
Sandshrew ornament in a Santa hat hanging on a Christmas tree with red baubles

Sandshrew Ornament

Add a dose of desert charm to your holiday decor with the Sandshrew Ornament! Standing 3.25...

$20.00 1 available
White articulated polar bear sitting upright with jointed limbs

Polar Bear

Say hello to Polar Bear, a quirky and cuddly addition to your collectible lineup! Measuring 6.5...

$18.00 1 available
Grey 3D printed computer mouse shell with mint green buttons and a cable

Computer Mouse

Upgrade your setup with a mouse that blends style and function. This customized Logitech M100 wired...

$25.00 1 available
3D printed mallet with a translucent blue head and a light blue handle

3D Printed Mallet

Strike with precision, minus the damage. This 3D Printed Mallet is 3D printed in our own...

$25.00 2 available
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What we print

SLS Nylon 12 printed functional partsSLS nylon · functional parts
FDM printed enclosure halves in red, blue, and green PLAMany colors available · functional game parts
Row of fine-detail resin printed livestock figurinesDurable · fine detail resin