Small prints
$50
Typical printing time under 3 hours. Standard PLA or PETG.
PRICING GUIDEClear pricing.
Clear pricing.
Your next step.
From a single replacement part to a batch of prototypes, get a clear idea of what your project could cost. Explore our pricing guide below, then send your files for a tailored quote.
All prices are in AUD and include GST. Delivery is additional.
01 / 3D PRINTINGA guide to
A guide to
your next print.
Indicative printing prices for standard PLA and PETG. We review your files before confirming your quote.
Medium prints
$50–$90
Typical printing time of 3–6 hours. Standard PLA or PETG.
Large prints
$90–$250
Typical printing time of 6–10 hours. Standard PLA or PETG.
These indicative ranges cover standard PLA and PETG printing. Final pricing depends on material usage, print settings, supports, quantity and finishing. Printing time refers to machine time, not order turnaround.
02 / BATCHES & SPECIAL PROJECTSMore parts.
More parts.
A tailored approach.
Batch printing
Volume pricing
For runs of 10 or more identical parts. Ask for a tailored quote based on quantity and production efficiency.
Extended print jobs
By quote
For projects requiring more than 10 hours of printing, multiple builds or additional preparation.
Multicolour printing
From $15 per additional colour
Added to the base printing price. Final cost depends on colour changes, material waste and printing time.
03 / DESIGN, SCANNING & FINISHINGAdditional work.
Additional work.
Clearly itemised.
These services are separate from the printing estimates above. We confirm any additional work in your quote before proceeding. Quotations and invoices are issued by Invention Steps Pty Ltd, and payments are made to Invention Steps Pty Ltd.
3D scanning
Capture the surface geometry of an existing object. Suitability and scope confirmed before quoting.
From $250
3D scan processing
Clean up and prepare scanned data. Creating an editable CAD model is quoted separately.
$85/hour
3D modelling / CAD
Create or modify a 3D model for your project.
$85/hour
Support removal
Additional support-removal work where required, itemised in your quote.
$60/hour
Design, scanning, preparation and finishing requirements are reviewed for your project and itemised in the quote.
Explore design & CAD04 / UNDERSTANDING THE ESTIMATEWhat affects
What affects
the price?
The shape of the part and how it will be used help determine the right printing approach.
Part size and material usage
Larger parts and thicker sections generally use more material. Material choice also affects the estimate.
Print duration and settings
Layer height, wall count and infill change the amount of machine time and material required.
Supports and orientation
How a part sits on the printer can affect support material, preparation and removal work.
Quantity and repeat parts
Identical parts may be grouped into efficient builds. Batch pricing depends on the complete order.
Finishing or assembly requirements
Extra support removal, fitting or assembly is reviewed and itemised where required.
05 / PRICING QUESTIONSA few things,
A few things,
made clear.
Does the $50 minimum apply to every part?+
No. The $50 minimum including GST applies to the printing order, not each component. Several parts can be quoted together as one order.
Are these fixed prices?+
These are indicative printing ranges and guide prices. Final pricing follows a review of your files, material, print settings, quantity and any additional work required.
Can I get a quote without a 3D file?+
Yes. You can provide sketches, photographs and dimensions to help define the project. Design work is quoted separately from printing.
Does print time mean delivery time?+
No. Print time is machine time. Scheduling, preparation, printing and finishing all contribute to the order turnaround, with delivery time additional.
Are postage and additional services included?+
Delivery and any additional services are itemised in your quote. The printing estimates above do not include delivery or separately quoted design, scanning or finishing work.
LET’S REVIEW THE DETAILSReady to price
Ready to price
your project?
Share your file or tell us what you need. We’ll review the details and confirm the next step.
All prices in AUD, including GST.