3D printing near me3D printing near you: where to get your part printed
You have three ways to get something 3D printed near you: a local maker or print shop, a makerspace or FabLab where you print it yourself, or a network of makers that ships the part to your door. For most parts the printer doesn't need to be close: with a file or a photo, you post your project on Fabrishare for free and get offers with price and lead time from makers within 24–48 hours. Depending on the project, makers from your own country or elsewhere in Europe apply, and the part arrives by post.
Three ways to get 3D printing near you
A local maker or print shop
- You can collect the part in person
- You talk through what you need face to face
- Hard to find: many have no website
- Prices and quality vary a lot
A makerspace or FabLab
- Cheap if you know how to print
- You learn to do it yourself
- You need to prepare and print the file
- Limited opening hours and machines
A maker network like Fabrishare
- Compare several offers with price and lead time
- Resin, FDM and more, from 1 part to thousands
- The part arrives by post
Does the printer need to be near you?
Being close helps if…
- You need to test-fit the part on site before printing the final one.
- It's large or fragile and you'd rather not ship it.
- You need it the same day.
It doesn't matter if…
- You have the STL file: what counts is the machine and the skill, not the distance.
- It's a miniature, figure, spare part or small part: they travel well by post.
- You want to compare prices: several makers save you going from shop to shop.
How much does 3D printing cost near you?
The price depends on the part, not on your city: size, material, technology, quantity and finishing. Ballpark prices for the whole job, excluding VAT and shipping:
| Part | Technology | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 mm miniature | Resin | €14 – €38 | €23 |
| 75 mm bust | Resin | €15 – €40 | €25 |
| Small spare part (bracket, clip) | FDM | €6 – €17 | €10 |
| Medium case or cover | FDM | €7 – €19 | €12 |
How to get your part with Fabrishare
- 1Post your project for free: the STL file, a photo or just the idea, with your country and city.
- 2Your project reaches the makers in the network who can do it.
- 3Offers with price and lead time arrive within 24–48 hours. You choose, and the maker prints and ships the part to you.
Questions about 3D printing near you
Where can I get something 3D printed near me?
At a local maker or print shop, at a makerspace or FabLab if you know how to print, or through a maker network like Fabrishare, where you post your project for free and get offers with price and lead time within 24–48 hours. For most parts the printer doesn't need to be close: the part is shipped to you.
How much does 3D printing cost in my city?
The same as anywhere else: the price depends on the part, not the city. As a guide, a 28 mm resin miniature is about €23 and a small FDM spare part about €10, excluding VAT and shipping.
Will the maker be in my city?
Not necessarily, and we don't promise it. Depending on the project, makers from your own country or from elsewhere in Europe apply. Add your city when you post the project: if the maker you choose happens to be nearby, you can arrange a collection.
How long does it take?
Offers arrive within 24–48 hours. Printing and shipping depend on the part and the quantity: each maker gives their lead time in the offer, and you choose.
Do I need a 3D file?
No. With an STL file you get an instant ballpark price in the calculator, but you can also send a photo or describe your idea: some makers design the part.