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STL / STEP ACCEPTED • NO MINIMUMS • NDA-FRIENDLY
24-hour prototypes, engineer review, Melbourne-made with AU-wide delivery.
STL, STEP, IGES, 3MF, OBJ, WRL, DXF, DWG or ZIP (up to 200 MB). If needed, we provide file
fixing and printability checks. NDAs and secure handling are available.
STL / STEP ACCEPTED • NO MINIMUMS • NDA-FRIENDLY
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FDM, SLA, SLS or MJF
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and heat ratings.
STL / STEP ACCEPTED • NO MINIMUMS • NDA-FRIENDLY
Fast, simple, and tailored to rapid prototyping projects of any size
NDA / IP: We ll sign your NDA or issue ours. All assets are treated as confidential; access is need-to
know only. We retain files solely to manufacture your parts and can remove them on request.
what our clients says about kad3D
based on 300+ reviews
Most cost-effective option great for fast concept parts.
Mid-range material Tough with moderate UV and chemical resistance
Stronger, heat-resistant up to 100°C
Stronger, heat resistant up to 100°C and UV stable for outdoor use
Flexible with 95A shore hardness
Carbon Fibre Extra Stiff, heat resistant, and UV stable
Cost-effective general-purpose resin, ideal for quick concept parts.
Strong, tough, moisture-resistant; accurate and stable, heat-resistant to 70 °C.
Strong, tough, moisture-resistant; accurate and stable, heat-resistant to 70 °C.
Optically transparent resin available in glass-like or frosted finish
Flexible (Shore 82A) with good tear resistance; ideal for rubber-like parts.
Up to 135 °C; stiff, accurate and dimensionally stable for heat-resistant tooling
High-resolution resin for investment casting with clean burnout
ABS-like, chemically resistant SLA resin ideal for medical/lab parts and functional prototypes.
Strong engineering nylon — 48 MPa tensile strength. Heat resistant up to 175 °C (HDT).Great for functional parts.
Rubber-like (Shore 95A) — bends and springs back, tear-resistant. Ideal for grips, seals and living hinges
Strong engineering nylon — 48 MPa tensile strength. Heat resistant up to 175 °C (HDT).Great for functional parts.
Stiffer, dimensionally stable nylon — higher heat stability (HDT 182 °C). Ideal for jigs, fixtures and flat, precise parts
Most cost-effective option great for fast concept parts.
Aerospace-grade strength-to-weight, corrosion-resistant and biocompatible— ideal for high-performance or medical parts
Excellent corrosion resistance and toughness—suited to food/medical fixtures and outdoor hardware.
Ultra-high strength after ageing with low distortion—perfect for tooling, mould inserts, dies and jigs
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End-use production via 3D printing (1–200+ units), bridge production via vacuum casting (10–500), and high-volume injection moulding (500+).
Best for: 1–200+ units, fast iterations, test fits & demos.
Best for: 10–500 units, injection-moulding feel without tooling.
Best for: 500+ units, tight tolerances, repeatability.
Rapid prototyping turns your idea or CAD model into a physical part fast so you can test fit, form and basic function before committing to production. Use it for design validation, stakeholder demos, ergonomic checks, and engineering iterations.
Our in-house FDM service offers 24-hour express turnaround (standard is ~3 business days). SLA/SLS/MJF and other processes are typically ~2 weeks depending on part size, finish and queue.
Choose FDM for the most cost-effective, fast iterations and robust functional samples. Pick SLA when you need high surface quality, fine detail or paint-ready parts. Use SLS/MJF for stronger, more uniform nylon parts, complex geometries and short-run end-use trials.
Upload a 3D file via Instant Quote (STL, OBJ, WRL, STEP/STP, IGES/IGS, 3MF, DXF, DWG, ZIP; up to 200 MB). Make sure the model is watertight, scaled in millimetres, and specify any critical dimensions, thread sizes or press-fit features in notes.
Typical prototype accuracy is within a few tenths of a millimetre, depending on material, geometry and orientation; tighter fits generally favour SLA. If you have critical tolerances or mating parts, tell us and we’ll advise settings or a process to suit.
Yes—options include sanding, priming/painting, inserts, tapping, basic assemblies and sealing/infusion where applicable. Tell us the intended use (display, functional, outdoor, heat) and we’ll recommend the right finish and material.
We’re in Melbourne (781 High Street, Reservoir). You can pick up locally or choose AusPost/Courier for Australia-wide delivery; urgent same-day courier is available for metro Melbourne.
Click Instant Quote on kad3d.com.au, enter your details and upload a supported 3D file. If a file won’t upload or you need manual help, submit a request and our team will price it up.
Absolutely. We offer CAD design, reverse engineering and 3D scanning. Share photos, dimensions or a sample part and we’ll create production-ready CAD (STEP/IGES) and a printable file.
Yes—uploads are handled securely, we routinely work under NDAs, and we only share files internally to produce your job. We’re happy to sign your NDA or provide ours.
