Online 3D Printing Quote Tool
Get an 3D printing instant quote for on-demand production. Upload your files to see pricing.
3D People’s online quote tool
Use our instant quote tool to upload your 3D files and get an instant 3D printing quote. Select from a versatile range of industrial plastic materials and apply performance-enhancing surface finishes to suit your needs. Store your 3D designs as digital parts in your PartsVault for quick, hassle-free reordering. Our 3D printing quote tool is the fastest, most reliable way to order 3D printed parts online.
3D printing quote application
Key Features
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Upload .STL, .STEP, .3MF & .OBJ files
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Instant on screen pricing
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Save projects & manufacturing specifications
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Secure IP protection
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Pay now and pay later options
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Choose your delivery times
How to order 3D prints online
Upload your 3D files
Drag and drop up to 100 .stl, .step or .3mf files onto the page for an instant quote. The tool is secure, protecting your intellectual property.
Continue to your quote
Open your 3D printing quote and check your part details, on this page you can view your files in 3D, check the dimensions and add or remove parts.
Select manufacturing requirements
3D printing quotes loads in your default manufacturing technology. Edit each part to specify the 3D printing material, quantity and finish for each of your designs.
Place your 3D printing order
Choose from our production lead times before proceeding to your 3D printing quote. Enter your details and checkout by card. Invoicing with 30-day terms is available for approved business customers, get in touch with our sales team to apply for a trade account.
Upload your 3D files
Drag and drop up to 100 .stl, .step or .3mf files onto the page for an instant quote. The tool is secure, protecting your intellectual property.
Continue to your quote
Open your 3D printing quote and check your part details, on this page you can view your files in 3D, check the dimensions and add or remove parts.
Select manufacturing requirements
3D printing quotes loads in your default manufacturing technology. Edit each part to specify the 3D printing material, quantity and finish for each of your designs.
Place your 3D printing order
Choose from our production lead times before proceeding to your 3D printing quote. Enter your details and checkout by card. Invoicing with 30-day terms is available for approved business customers, get in touch with our sales team to apply for a trade account.
Feature: Partsvault™
PartsVault™ gives you a secure, digital home for your parts, complete with saved production settings, live revision tracking, and instant reorder capability. Whether you’re managing repeat production, updating designs, or scaling orders, PartsVault™ makes it effortless.
With a click, you can trigger on-demand manufacturing at our London facility, speeding up delivery, ensuring perfect repeatability, and freeing you from the costs and risks of traditional inventory.
Instant Online Quote FAQ
What file types are acceptable for instant 3D printing quotes?
For instant 3D printing quotes, we accept 3D files in the following formats: .stl, .stp, .step, .3mf, and .obj. Most CAD programs used for creating 3D designs can export in one or more of these formats. If your 3D data is in a different file type, please try exporting it again in one of the accepted formats or get in touch by email for a manual review.
Where can I find my VAT invoice?
After completing payment for your 3D printing quote, you’ll receive an order confirmation email with your VAT invoice included at the bottom.
Does 3D People have a minimum order cost?
Yes! The minimum order cost for our on-demand 3D printing service is £30 + VAT. This applies to the total value of your 3D printing quote, not to individual parts. If your items fall below the minimum, you can increase quantities to meet the threshold.
Please note that shipping costs are not included in the minimum order value.
My 3D file size is too big to upload, what can I do?
The online quoting app has an upload size limit of 100Mb. Most large STL files have a level of detail that is too fine to be seen by the human eye, let alone come out in a 3D print. Reducing the size of your 3D file will allow you to upload and get a 3D printing quote without compromising on the quality of your part.
Read how to reduce the size of an STL file.
If you can’t reduce the file size enough, we recommend using we-transfer to send us your data.
My payment has failed, why is this?
The online quote tool uses a secure payment gateway with post-code validation to protect you from fraud. The most common error with failed payments is due to the post-code entered not matching the record for your card issuer. If you are having other issues, please email print@3dpeople.uk for assistance.
What is the lead time for on-demand 3D printing?
The lead time is the time from placing your order to receiving your finished 3D prints. When using our online quote tool, lead times are shown as part of your 3D printing quote and can be selected based on your project requirements.
Production Lead Time
Production times are counted in working days. For 3D People, this is Monday to Friday and excluding weekends. For example, a part ordered on Monday with a five working day lead time is expected to be ready the following Monday. We also have a 2 pm cutoff for new orders. Any order placed after 2 pm will have its lead time start from the next working day. The estimated shipping date is calculated based on your manufacturing requirements and displayed within the lead time selection box when using the online quote app.
Delivery Lead Time
If you select to have your order delivered as opposed to factory pick-up, the lead time for the delivery is in addition to the production lead time.
Should I include multiple parts in a single 3D file?
It’s generally recommended to upload your parts as individual 3D files unless you’re considering nesting parts for SLS.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Our SLS 3D printing service uses a pricing algorithm that allows for 3D nesting. Depending on your files, you might find it more cost-effective to upload parts nested together in a single file. Check out our guide to 3D nesting to learn how to utilise nesting to your advantage.
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
MJF 3D printing service calculates prices based on an offset part volume. Grouping multiple parts into one file won’t provide a cost benefit when using MJF 3D printing.
Get more insights on how our 3D printing service is priced by visiting our pricing information page.
I'm having trouble uploading my 3D files, what should I do?
If our instant ordering platform isn’t working for you, please send your data via our contact form and our technical consultants can prepare a 3D printing quote for you. If there is a technical issue, please share a screenshot to our team.
For larger files, please include a we-transfer link into the message section of your enquiry.
How are the prices for 3D printing calculated?
Each 3D printing technology uses a different pricing formula. We use machine learning algorithms to update and improve our formulae to get you the best price. Some factors that affect pricing are:
Boundary Box
The box around your model is the XYZ dimensions.
Model Volume
The volume of the 3D model.
Offset Model Volume
Offsetting the part’s surface and recording the new model volume gives you the Offset Model Volume.
Boundary Box Density
Boundary box density is the ratio between the model and boundary box volumes.
Quantity
Price breaks are available for parts ordered in multiple quantities. The online quote tool automatically applies the quantity discount starting from two or more copies of the same file.
Read more about how prices our 3D printing service is priced on our pricing information page.