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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, all in house. 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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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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Tan wood-tone Loki mask from The Mask, on a display stand

Loki Mask from The Mask

Unleash your daring side with the Loki Mask from The Mask. 3D printed in 30% walnut...

$35.00 2 available
Blue e-collar strap fitted with a black receiver and a yellow printed antenna keeper

E-Collar Antenna Keeper Holder New V2

Safeguard your pet's training with the E-Collar Antenna Keeper Holder, 3D printed in flexible TPU in...

$5.00 1 available
Pale glow in the dark ghost planter with a draped sheet shape

Ghost Planter

Bring some spooky fun to your home with the Ghost Planter, 3D printed in glow in...

$15.00 1 available
White ribbed hive hanging planter suspended on black cord

Hive Hanging Planter - Large

Add a touch of nature to your space with the large Hive Hanging Planter, 3D printed...

$25.00 1 available
Small tan hive hanging planter suspended on cream cord

Hive Hanging Planter - Small

Hang in there. Add a touch of whimsy with the small Hive Hanging Planter, 3D printed...

$20.00 1 available
Brown planter with a rough tree bark texture

Tree Bark Planter

Add some down-to-earth charm to your gardening with the Tree Bark Planter. 3D printed in PLA...

$15.00 2 available
Small orange jack-o-lantern planter with a carved stitched grin

Jack-O-Lantern Planter - Small

Add a dose of Halloween to your plant collection with the small Jack-O-Lantern Planter, 3D printed...

$10.00 1 available
Translucent blue crystal egg opened to reveal a small crystal dragon hatchling

Mini Crystal Egg + Hatchling

This tiny crystal egg may be small at 3 inches tall, but it promises a big...

$10.00 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