What can you 3D print? 886 real requests from Edmonton
Since 2022 we’ve received 886 project requests from across Alberta. Here’s what people actually wanted printed.
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Requests by category
Of the requests that described the job, functional parts led by a wide margin. Toys, cosplay and car parts followed.
| Category | Requests |
|---|---|
| Functional & replacement parts | 105 |
| Toys & tabletop | 58 |
| Cosplay & props | 49 |
| Automotive | 40 |
| Figurines | 31 |
| Home & garden | 23 |
| Electronics enclosures | 22 |
| Molds, tools & jigs | 22 |
| Signs & gifts | 17 |
The most common kind of job
A single, small, functional part that can’t be bought on its own: a valve connector, a socket cover, a pegboard stand, a shelf connector, a mug lid, a fan holder for a PC.
The most memorable
A full-size Formula 1 front wing. A wearable Turian helmet. A V8 engine-block cooler. A 737 instrument panel for a home flight simulator. Multi-level taverns for D&D. A stadium for retired golf balls.
What 3D printing isn’t good for
Parts that carry serious loads or keep people safe — brakes, steering, climbing gear — belong in metal. Very large flat panels are often cheaper cut from sheet material. And mass production in the thousands is usually a job for injection moulding.
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Tell us what you need.
Free quote.
Plain words are fine. You’ll get back a price, a material recommendation and any questions we have.
What helps
- A photo next to a ruler or tape measure
- The key measurements, if you have calipers
- Where it lives — indoors, outside, in a car
- How many, and by when
- Call or text
- (780) 707-6969