Upload your 3D model and the calculator shows you within seconds what it costs in each of our three processes – FDM, SLA and SLS side by side, with a 3D preview in the look of each process and an AI recommendation for which process and material suit your part. The price is binding. There are no set-up charges; a minimum order value of €3 applies to the order as a whole.
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STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, IGES, BREP · instant price comparison for every printing process
No 3D preview available –
the prices are calculated all the same.
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How the price calculator works
From model to binding price in five steps – no account, no enquiry.
- Upload your file
Drag and drop an STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, IGES or BREP file into the field above. CAD formats are converted server-side into a printable mesh.
- Wait for the analysis
The calculator measures volume, surface area, overall dimensions and the thinnest wall, detects multiple bodies and the support requirement for FDM – and orients the part optimally by itself.
- Compare prices
A price card appears for each of FDM, SLA and SLS. Not sure? Tell the calculator what the part is for, and the AI recommends a process and material.
- Choose material, colour, quantity
“Select & configure” takes you into the price calculator for the chosen process. There you set material, colour, infill, size, quantity and finishing – the price updates instantly with every change.
- Order
Add to cart, choose a shipping method, pay. The delivery date is already shown in the cart.
What the calculator checks
The thinnest point of the model is measured and checked against the minimum wall thickness of the process – 0.5 mm for SLA, 0.8 mm for SLS and FDM. It flags areas that are too thin instead of silently printing them.
Does the part fit within 200 × 125 × 210 mm (SLA), 159 × 159 × 295 mm (SLS) or 360 × 360 × 360 mm (FDM)? If not, it tells you and suggests scaling it down, rotating it or printing it in sections.
The part is automatically placed in the build volume so that it fits and, for FDM, needs as little support material as possible. You don’t have to rotate it yourself.
For FDM it shows what proportion of the surface needs supports – this explains price differences between the processes, as SLS never needs any.
If the file consists of several separate parts, each one is assessed and priced individually.
STEP, IGES and BREP are converted on our server. You don’t need to export anything from your CAD program.
What makes up the price
No flat rate, no estimate: the price is calculated from your specific model.
For FDM and SLA, the volume of the part in cubic centimetres; for SLS, its weight in grams – multiplied by the price of the chosen material. For solid parts, a lower infill saves a considerable amount with FDM.
FDM is the cheapest; SLA and SLS cost more because resin and powder are more expensive and post-processing is more involved.
From €50 10 %, from €100 15 %, from €200 20 % discount – applied automatically, no need to ask.
Dyeing, sealing, UV protection or heat-set threaded inserts carry a surcharge, which the price calculator factors in immediately.
Germany and EU €4.99, free from an order value of €75. Express shipping €11.00 (DE) or €14.50 (EU).
Set-up charges or a surcharge for single pieces. A part costs what a part costs. Only the order as a whole is subject to a minimum order value of €3.
File formats and limits
Straight to the price calculator for one process
Already know which process you want? Then skip the comparison:
What sets the three processes apart is explained in the process comparison and on the pages for FDM, SLA and SLS.
Frequently asked questions about the price calculator
Yes. What the price calculator shows is the price you pay – plus shipping, which is added in the cart. There is no subsequent review and no quote to wait for.
With FDM you pay for the volume at 20 % infill – the part is largely hollow inside. With SLS the weight of the solid part is calculated, and PA12 powder costs more per gram than filament. In return, SLS needs no support structures and is strong in all directions.
The calculator shows which process it is too large for. You can scale it down or rotate it in the price calculator; for parts beyond 360 mm we print in segments – get in touch with us about this.
No. Uploading and pricing work without signing in. You only need an account to order – or to find saved models again later.
Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 30 days. We keep ordered models for reorders.
Yes. If the file consists of several separate bodies, the calculator detects them and calculates the price per part. Quantities and materials can be set per part in the price calculator.
No model to hand?
Our free online tools generate print-ready models from text, images or dimensions – from the AI generator and the relief generator to the ring designer. And the material finder tells you which material suits your application.