3D printing sounds futuristic, but the reality is simpler than you think: you send a file (or a sketch), and we turn it into a physical object, layer by layer.
What is 3D printing?
3D printing (additive manufacturing) builds objects layer by layer from a digital model - no mold required, no minimum order quantity. You can print a single piece, and that's the revolution.
FDM vs resin (MSLA) - which technology?
| FDM (filament) | Resin (MSLA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PC | Standard, flexible, castable, dental |
| Layer precision | 0.1–0.3 mm | 0.025–0.05 mm |
| Surface | Visible layers (sandable) | Smooth, near mold quality |
| Best for | Prototypes, enclosures, large parts | Jewelry, miniatures, fine details, casting molds |
| Price from | €5 | €10 |
Summary: FDM = faster, cheaper, bigger. Resin = more precise, smoother, smaller. At AEJaCA sTuDiO, you get both under one roof.
From file to print - 5 steps
- Submit your file - .STL, .3MF, .STEP, .OBJ. No file? We can design a CAD model from a sketch or photo.
- Analysis & quote - we check geometry, choose technology and material. Quote within 24h.
- Slicing - the model is sliced into layers, supports and parameters are configured.
- Printing - the printer builds the object layer by layer. Time: 1h to 24h+ depending on size.
- Post-processing - support removal, sanding, optional painting. For resin: IPA wash + UV curing.
What you can (and can't) print
Great for: product prototypes, miniatures, jewelry casting molds, NFC gadgets, custom gifts, replacement parts. Not ideal for: 500+ unit runs (injection molding is cheaper), heavy load-bearing parts (CNC metal is stronger), or food-contact items (food-contact approval covers the raw polymer, not the printed part: layer grooves harbour bacteria and brass nozzles contain lead).
Pricing
Small FDM prints start at €5, resin from €10, large models €40–120. CAD design from scratch: from €30/h.
Sources
- ISO/ASTM 52900:2021, Additive manufacturing. General principles. Fundamentals and vocabulary, the current additive manufacturing terminology, including the distinction between layer-based techniques
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, overall migration limit: 10 mg of constituents per dm² of contact surface. Approval covers the polymer, not the process used to shape it
- Prusa Research, How to make food-grade 3D printed models, a practical account of stainless steel nozzles, coatings and the limits of cleaning
Tools for this topic
FDM 3D printing
Upload an STL file and get a binding price immediately.
from €4.83
