3D printing service, made in Germany
FDM manufacturing from Schleswig-Holstein instead of overseas: German contacts, German invoicing, data that stays in Germany, and shipping via DHL or GLS to any address in the country.
Samples ready to ship in 2 to 4 working days, nationwide via DHL and GLS
What companies in Germany ask us for
From design offices to maintenance departments: requests usually come in when time or data protection matter more than the last cent of unit cost.
Functional prototypes for R&D departments
German machine builders use short distances to test design changes on a real part within a week instead of waiting weeks for samples from Asia.
Spare parts with data protection requirements
For parts with sensitive geometry, the CAD file stays within Germany, which is often required for safety related or patented designs.
Small series for German SMEs
Quantities of 50 to 2000 parts, often in PA12-CF or PC, with a German invoice that goes straight into accounting.
Rush orders for production downtime
When a machine is down because of a broken plastic part, every day counts. Short domestic shipping routes cut exactly that waiting time.
Suitable materials
All 20 materials are processed in the same facility in Schleswig, so material changes within one order need no extra supplier coordination.
- PA12-CFCarbon-filled nylon 12 - the metal replacement workhorse.
- PCPolycarbonate - high impact, high heat, transparent option.
- PETGTough, food-safe-capable everyday workhorse.
- ABSClassic engineering ABS - strong, affordable, easy to finish.
- ASAThe outdoor specialist - ABS mechanics with true UV stability.
- PLAFast, affordable prototyping and visual parts.
What helps a smooth order process
- 01Delivery address and preferred carrier, DHL or GLS, so the shipment is planned accordingly.
- 02Billing address and VAT ID if the order runs through a company.
- 03STEP file of the part so wall thickness and fits can be checked before printing.
- 04Desired quantity, so sample and series pricing can be calculated separately.
- 05Target date, if delivery is tied to a production start or a maintenance window.
3D printing from Germany: why origin matters
Ordering parts overseas usually trades a lower unit price for an uncertain lead time. Customs clearance, longer transport routes and time zone gaps for questions quickly add up to several weeks. For prototypes where the next design change depends on test results, that is a real loss of time.
In the Schleswig facility, the entire chain from data intake to shipping happens in one place. That not only shortens time but also makes it easier to clarify technical details: wall thickness, tolerance specs and post processing can be discussed directly with the people setting up the print, without intermediaries.
For companies working with protected design data, there is another point: the file never leaves Germany. For parts from regulated industries or with a pending patent, this is often an explicit requirement from the company's own compliance department, one that overseas manufacturing does not always meet cleanly.
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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FAQ about the service in Germany
- Why print in Germany instead of overseas?
- Short distances mean short lead times. A sample from Schleswig ships in 2 to 4 working days, series parts in 4 to 15. Orders from overseas add customs handling, long transit times and often unclear contacts for complaints. Your CAD data also stays in Germany, which matters for protected parts.
- What language is used for communication?
- In German, directly with the people who check your file and set up the print. Technical questions about wall thickness, tolerances or material choice get resolved without translation loss.
- How does shipping within Germany work?
- We ship via DHL and GLS from Schleswig-Holstein to any address in Germany. Bulky or heavy shipments go by freight carrier. Pickup on site can be arranged by agreement.
- Do I get a German invoice?
- Yes, invoicing follows German law with VAT shown separately, ready to use for the accounting of German companies.
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