Answer first
Looking for 3D printing near you in Melbourne? Formada3D is a Melbourne 3D printing workshop. Send us an STL, or just a sketch or photo if you don't have a file. We quote within 24 hours, print in PLA, PETG or TPU and ship in 3–5 days anywhere in Melbourne and across Australia.
Get an instant STL quote → Or describe your job
What we print
- STL printing. Have a file? Drop it into the instant quote tool. It reads the size and volume in your browser and estimates the price on the spot. Nothing is uploaded until you choose to send it.
- Custom design & modelling. No file? Send a sketch, photo or description. We model it in CAD, iterate with you, then print it.
- Replacement & repair parts. Broken clips, knobs, brackets and covers. Measurements or a photo of the original is usually enough to start.
- Bulk & wholesale runs. Tell us the quantity on the quote form.
- Ready-made designs. Over 60 of our own designs are in the shop, printed to order: paint racks, planters, desk organisers and tabletop terrain.
Which material?
| Material | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | display pieces, organisers, prototypes, most household parts | softens in hot cars and near heat |
| PETG | functional parts, outdoor use, anything that sees warmth or knocks | slightly less crisp detail than PLA |
| TPU | flexible parts: bumpers, grips, gaskets, phone-case-style fits | not for rigid structural parts |
Not sure? Tell us what the part has to do and we'll pick. For every filament we print with (including ABS, ASA, silk, glow and wood-fill PLA), see our filament & material guide, and browse the full colour library before you order.
Get an accurate quote first time
Most Melbourne jobs are quoted faster when the first message already answers a few questions. Include as many of these as you can:
- The file or a reference. An STL goes straight into the instant quote. Otherwise attach a sketch, a photo of the original part, or measurements.
- What the part has to do. Does it sit on a shelf, carry weight, flex, live outside or get warm? That decides PLA, PETG or TPU (see the table above).
- How many. One-off prints and repeat runs are both fine; say the quantity so we can price it properly.
- Colour. Check the colour library and name the one you want.
- Size and fit. For replacement parts, the dimensions that must match (hole spacing, thickness, clip width) matter more than how it looks.
We reply to custom enquiries within 24 hours, confirm the final price before printing, and ship Australia-wide. Want ideas first? Browse the buying guides, real setups or ready-made designs.
How it works
- Send the file or the idea. Use the STL quote or the enquiry form.
- Get a price. Instant for STLs. Within 24 hours for custom jobs. We confirm the final price before we print.
- We print and ship it. Usually within 3–5 days. Shipping: AU $10 (express $15) · FREE AU over $100 · NZ $15 · US $20 · Intl $25.
Recent prints from our Melbourne workshop
More in Real setups. Every photo there is a real print, not a render.
FAQ
How much does 3D printing cost in Melbourne?
It depends on size, material and print time. Drop your STL into our instant quote tool for an estimate on the spot; we confirm the final price before anything is printed. Ready-made designs in our shop start from $12.99.
How fast is your turnaround?
Most jobs are printed and shipped in 3–5 days depending on size. Custom quotes come back within 24 hours.
What materials do you print in?
PLA, PETG and TPU. PLA suits most display and household parts, PETG is tougher and more heat-tolerant, and TPU is flexible — tell us what the part has to do and we'll recommend one.
I don't have an STL file — can you still help?
Yes. Send a sketch, photo or description and we'll model it in CAD, iterate with you, and print it.
Do you print replacement or repair parts?
Yes — replacement and repair parts are one of the job types on our quote form. A photo, measurements or the broken original is usually enough to start.
Is there a 3D printing service near me in Melbourne?
Formada3D is a Melbourne workshop. Orders anywhere in Melbourne and the rest of Australia are shipped to you, so you don't need to live nearby. Shipping: AU $10 (express $15) · FREE AU over $100 · NZ $15 · US $20 · Intl $25.
Do you ship outside Australia?
Yes — to New Zealand, the US and 20+ other countries.
What file do I need for an instant quote?
An STL. Drop it into the instant quote tool and it reads the size and volume in your browser to estimate the price; nothing is uploaded until you choose to send it. No STL? Send a sketch, photo or measurements instead.
Which material should I choose for a part that lives outdoors or in a hot car?
PETG. PLA softens in hot cars and near heat, while PETG is tougher and more heat-tolerant. Tell us where the part will live and we'll confirm the pick.
Can I choose the colour?
Yes. Browse the colour library on our filaments page, and mention the colour you want when you request a quote; we confirm what is available before we print.
How much is shipping within Melbourne?
Melbourne orders ship like the rest of Australia: AU $10 (express $15) · FREE AU over $100 · NZ $15 · US $20 · Intl $25. Everything is posted to you.
Do I get a final price before you print?
Yes. STL quotes are instant, custom jobs are quoted within 24 hours, and we confirm the final price before anything is printed.
Do you do one-off prints or only bulk runs?
Both. One-off parts, prototypes and replacements are normal jobs for us; for larger quantities tell us the number on the quote form.
Next step: Instant STL quote · Custom job enquiry · Shop ready-made designs · Guides