3D printing · Additive manufacturing
Industrial 3D printing service for end-use plastic parts
OPEX is an on-demand 3D printing service built for production, not prototypes. Upload your CAD file, get instant pricing and automated DFM review, and receive production-grade plastic parts in as little as three days — with no mold, no tooling cost and no minimum order quantity.
What we 3D print
We run a single, scaled additive manufacturing process and put everything behind it — process control, material qualification and inspection — so the parts you get are repeatable enough to specify on a drawing. Typical work includes:
- Replacing low-volume injection molded parts
- Bridge production while tooling is built
- End-of-life and spare part replenishment
- Jigs, fixtures and line tooling
- Short-run enclosures and housings
- Design iterations shipped as functional parts
Three certified 3D printing materials
Most 3D printing services offer dozens of uncertified, generic materials. We offer three engineering materials on one platform, each backed by recognized industry standards so you can select by performance instead of by printer.
Tough
Impact resistance and ductility for enclosures, brackets, snap fits and living hinges.
Rigid
High stiffness and dimensional stability for jigs, fixtures, housings and structural parts.
Flexible
Elastomeric behaviour for seals, gaskets, grips, dampers and soft-touch components.
3D printing lead times and pricing
| Option | Ship time | Price effect |
|---|---|---|
| No rush | 10 days | −10% |
| Standard | 6 days | Base price |
| Express | 3 days | +25% |
Pricing is generated live from your geometry, material, quantity and lead time — there is no tooling charge and no minimum order.
3D printing vs. injection molding
| OPEX 3D printing | Injection molding | |
|---|---|---|
| Tooling cost | $0 | $50,000–$250,000+ |
| Time to first part | 3–10 days | 4–12 weeks |
| Minimum order | 1 part | 1,000+ typical |
| Design changes | Free — reprint the new file | Tool rework or a new mold |
For a deeper breakdown, read the low-volume injection molding guide.
3D printing FAQ
What is an industrial 3D printing service?
It produces parts directly from CAD on a qualified additive manufacturing process, with controlled materials, monitoring and inspection — output intended for end use, not visual prototypes.
Can 3D printed parts be used in production?
Yes. Our Tough, Rigid and Flexible materials carry recognized industry standards for mechanical, thermal and flammability performance, so engineers can specify them the same way they specify molded resins.
How much does 3D printing cost per part?
It depends on part volume, quantity and lead time — but there is no tooling charge, so you avoid the mold investment entirely. Upload a STEP or STL file for live pricing.
Do you offer 3D printing in Canada and the US?
Yes — we serve customers across Canada and the United States and ship from our manufacturing network.
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