Guide
Where to 3D print in Toronto
We are not the right choice for every job. Here is when to use each option, including the ones that are cheaper than us.
| Option | Cost | Speed | Choose it when | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Public Library (Digital Innovation Hubs) | Lowest: a small printing fee | Depends on booking | You have time, a small simple part, and want to learn | Library card needed; booking limits; one material; you prepare the file |
| Campus labs (TMU, U of T and others) | Free or low | Queue varies; busy before deadlines | You are a student or staff member there | Members only; size and material limits |
| A local service like us | From $15.00 | 2 business days; same-day rush | You need it soon, need a tougher material, have no file, or want someone else to handle it | Filament printing in plastic, up to 256 mm |
| Professional shops | Higher; quoted per job | Days | You need resin, nylon powder, metal, full colour, painting or very large parts | Mostly quote by email, weekday hours |
| Online platforms (Hubs, Xometry, JLC3DP) | Low for big orders | Days to weeks with shipping | You need industrial processes or hundreds of parts and can wait | Shipped from abroad; duties may apply; no pickup |
Library and campus details change. Check with the Toronto Public Library and your school before relying on them.
When we are the better choice
- You need the part within two days, or today.
- The part will sit in a hot car or outdoors and needs ABS or ASA.
- You have a broken part and no file.
- You need 10 to 200 identical parts.
- You want a fit guarantee and one person to talk to.
Ready when you are
Upload a file for an instant price, or send a photo and we will design the part.