Short-Run Manufacturing (20–2,000 units) — No Tooling Required
Launch and scale without injection moulds. Brisbane-based, Australia-wide. FDM in-house + PA12 nylon (MJF via partners). First-article fast, repeatable batches, AU-made.
DFAM → Prototype → Pilot → Production
A clear ladder from idea to repeatable batches.
Quality checked
First-article approval, AQL sampling, batch IDs.
Made in Australia
Fast turnarounds, local support, clear communication.
With 30+ FDM 3D printers in-house in SE Queensland, we turn approved CAD into parts fast: first-article in 2–5 business days, pilot batches (20–200) in 5–10, and production (200–2,000+) in 10–20. PETG is produced on our own farm, and PA12/PA11 nylon is delivered via local MJF partners. QA-checked, NDA-friendly, AU-made.
Who this is for
- Startups & product designers needing bridge manufacturing before tooling
- Industrial distributors/OEMs seeking white-label accessories or spares
- Construction, electrical, HVAC, robotics/automation — brackets, housings, jigs, fixtures
Capabilities & materials
FDM (in-house)
- Materials: PETG (standard), ASA/ABS on request, TPU 95A (flex)
- Layer heights: 0.12–0.28 mm (0.20 mm production standard)
- Best for: functional parts, outdoor tolerance (PETG/ASA), colour options, larger parts
MJF/SLS (partner network)
- Materials: PA12 / PA11 nylon
- Layers: ~80 μm; excellent strength & isotropy
- Finishes: bead-blasted matte, dye black/grey available
- Best for: rugged, repeatable end-use parts and dense nesting at volume
Tolerances, finishing & quality
Typical tolerances
- FDM PETG: ±0.30 mm or ±0.5% (whichever is greater)
- MJF PA12: ±0.20 mm or ±0.2% (typical)
- Holes/press-fits can be reamed/tapped to nominal
Finishing & secondary ops
- Heat-set brass inserts (M2–M6), tapping, light machining, bonding
- Sub-assemblies, kitting, barcode/QR labelling
- Dyeing (nylon), deburr/bead-blast (nylon), part marking
Quality & documentation
- First-article approval before pilot runs
- Dimensional spot checks (AQL-style) on batches
- Batch IDs, revision control, retained samples for repeats
Lead times & logistics
- Prototype: 2–5 business days
- Pilot (20–200): 5–10 business days
- Production (200–2,000+): 10–20 business days
- Australia-wide courier shipping. Secure handling under NDA. Files deleted on request.
Indicative pricing (ex-GST)
Prototype — from $490
- DFAM consult + design feedback
- Up to 2 iterations
- 3 PETG prototypes or 1 PA12 prototype
- Basic dimensional check & photo report
Pilot (20–200)
- First-article sign-off, batch ID, sampling QC
- PETG: ~ $12–$55/ea
- PA12: ~ $14–$65/ea
Production (200–2,000+)
- Saved nests, repeatability, kitting & labels
- PETG: ~ $9–$18/ea
- PA12: ~ $10–$22/ea
Final quotes depend on geometry, material, finish, and QA level. Simple break-even tip: Tooling ÷ (3DP price − moulded price) ≈ units where moulding wins.