3D printing for labs and research
In the lab things rarely fit together: the instrument from one maker, the sample holder from another. We print adapters, holders and test setups that fit your arrangement exactly.
Also for universities and institutes
Typical lab parts
Parts you cannot find in a catalogue.
Sample holders and racks
For tubes, cuvettes and carriers in special sizes.
Instrument adapters
Adapters between instruments from different makers.
Test setups
Mounts for sensors, optics and test specimens.
Enclosures for custom electronics
Enclosures for measurement electronics and controls.
Suitable materials
PETG as a chemically robust all-rounder, PC for higher temperatures, PA12 for loaded parts.
- PETGTough, food-safe-capable everyday workhorse.
- PA12Tough, low-friction nylon for functional mechanical parts.
- PCPolycarbonate - high impact, high heat, transparent option.
- ASAThe outdoor specialist - ABS mechanics with true UV stability.
- PLAFast, affordable prototyping and visual parts.
Details for lab parts
- 01Chemicals the part will contact.
- 02Whether the part is autoclaved or heated.
- 03Dimensions of instruments or vessels to be held.
- 04Billing address and ordering route, for example via purchase order.
Custom made instead of improvised
Many lab setups are improvised with tape, stand clamps and pieces of wood. That works until the measurement has to be repeated. A printed holder makes the setup reproducible.
Since no tooling is needed, even a single part pays off. If the experiment changes, the file is adjusted and reprinted.
With chemicals or heat we choose the material carefully and say openly when a test is needed.
Manufacturing data at a glance
- Location
- Schleswig, Germany
- Part size
- up to approx. 250 x 250 x 250 mm, larger parts split and joined
- Quantities
- 1 to several thousand, no minimum order quantity
- Tolerances
- approx. ±0.2 mm for PLA, PETG and carbon grades, ±0.3 mm for ABS, ASA and PC
- Layer height
- 0.10 to 0.30 mm
- Materials
- 20 engineering filaments from PLA to PA12-CF and PC FR
- File formats
- STEP, STL, 3MF, OBJ, IGES up to 200 MB
- Lead time
- 2 to 4 working days for samples, 4 to 15 working days for series
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Lab FAQ
- Are printed parts autoclavable?
- Most FDM materials are not repeatedly autoclavable. PC survives individual cycles depending on conditions. We recommend a test first.
- Which material is most chemically resistant?
- It depends on the medium. PETG and PA12 resist many aqueous solutions, some solvents not. Tell us the chemicals.
- Can universities order on invoice?
- Yes, orders on invoice with a purchase order number are possible.
- How fine can details be?
- With fine layers and a 0.4 mm nozzle, details around 0.5 mm are well reproduced.
Read next
Which Filament for Which Part? A Practical Table
Stop choosing filament by price or colour. Choose it by what the part has to survive.
PETG Temperature Resistance: How Hot Can It Get?
Around 70 degrees unloaded, far less under load. The practical temperature limits of PETG parts.
Engineering Material Selection Guide for FDM 3D Printing
The best material is not the strongest one. It is the one that matches the environment, the mechanical requirements and the production goals of the part.