# 3D Print Pittsburgh — full reference > Custom 3D printing, 3D scanning, CAD design and large-format additive manufacturing in > Pittsburgh, PA. Upload an STL, 3MF or OBJ and get an instant price online. Most standard > orders ship within three business days. One-offs to production runs of thousands, no > minimum order. Founded 2021 by Rachel and Jareth Tackett. An INFILL, LLC company. > > Phone 412-939-5611 · support@3dprintpgh.com · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA > Quote tool: https://3dprintpgh.com/product/custom-3d-print-request/ This file is the complete plain-text reference for 3dprintpgh.com. It exists so that an assistant or agent can answer questions about our services, capabilities, materials, pricing basis and turnaround without crawling and parsing the site. The short curated index is at https://3dprintpgh.com/llms.txt --- ## Who we are 3D Print Pittsburgh is a custom 3D printing and product development shop created in 2021 by Rachel and Jareth Tackett. It operates as an INFILL, LLC company and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We started with a handful of modified printers and grew into a full-service additive manufacturing operation that handles everything from one-off prototypes to production runs of thousands. We are not a faceless online service — we work directly and in person with local businesses, startups, hobbyists and creators in the Pittsburgh area, and we ship nationwide. Our cloud printing service is priced only on the amount of filament and machine time a print consumes. Our background in product development and computer aided drafting lets us produce 3D models at a more competitive price than many dedicated modeling services. Our shop also carries products from local Pittsburgh hobbyist printers through a vendor marketplace, and we are always looking for more local makers to join. ## How to order — read this first **If you already have a printable file (STL, 3MF or OBJ), do not email us.** Use the online quote tool at https://3dprintpgh.com/product/custom-3d-print-request/. It gives an instant price from your uploaded file, lets you choose material, color and quantity, and lets you check out immediately. There is no back-and-forth and no sales call. This is faster for everyone. **If you do not have a file**, or you need CAD design, bulk pricing, a partnership or anything that is not a straight file-to-print job, contact us at https://3dprintpgh.com/contact-us/, by phone at 412-939-5611, or by email at support@3dprintpgh.com. We typically respond within a few hours on business days. Local pickup is available in Pittsburgh. We ship anywhere in the United States. ## Services in full ### Custom 3D printing on demand Find a file anywhere — online, such as Thingiverse, or your own design — and send it to us. We print it using the best material and technique for the project and either ship it to you or arrange a pickup. This is the quickest way to get custom 3D prints close to home. ### 3D scanning and Scan-to-CAD Need to duplicate a complex part you own but have no drawing for? We scan physical objects into digital files ready for printing. Our Scan-to-CAD service produces precise STEP files suitable for manufacturing or further modification. ### CAD design from scratch Have an idea but no file, and you cannot find the thing anywhere? Our team creates custom CAD designs from nothing. You receive the finished print plus the original design file we created and all licensing associated with it — the design is yours. ### Rapid prototyping 3D printing puts functional prototypes in your hands fast, in days rather than weeks. Choose economical materials for quick design iterations, or premium finishes when the part has to impress investors or customers. With our in-house print farm we can produce prototypes for testing before you commit to tooling and mass manufacturing. ### Batch and small-run production Need 50 parts? 5,000? Our print farm handles batch runs of any size with consistent quality and no retooling cost. Runs of 10 to 100+ units are routine for startups and small businesses. There is no minimum order. Contact us for volume pricing and turnaround estimates. ### Signage and displays 3D printed signs are colorful, durable and hard to ignore. We match your brand colors and materials, and we offer lighted signage options. ### Product development Have an idea for a new product but do not know where to start — a custom enclosure for a startup's electronic gadget, or a unique tool for the shop? Our team has created custom products for clients large and small, and can take you from concept through prototype to batch production. ### Large format additive manufacturing (BigPAM) See the dedicated section below. Parts up to 800 x 800 x 900 mm. ### 3D printed ultrasounds and lithophanes See the dedicated section below. ## BigPAM — our large format printer BigPAM is a one-of-a-kind, custom-built, large format FDM 3D printer. - **Build volume:** 800 x 800 x 900 mm — nearly three feet in every direction, over 2.5 square feet of build area. - **Extrusion rate:** 75 mm3/s, a large jump from typical low-detail rates around 20 mm3/s. - **Nozzle diameter:** up to 3.0 mm thanks to that extrusion rate, drastically reducing print time. Nozzles range from 0.4 mm to 3.0 mm. - **Materials:** PLA for prototyping, PETG-CF for general engineering purposes. - **Hot end:** custom build combining a Mosquito Magnum Plus with a Bondtech LGX Pro extruder, a high-resolution nozzle camera, custom-designed cooling ducts, and an integrated bed leveling probe for advanced mesh creation and layer adhesion. - **Multi-material unit:** 8 individual filament channels. Print in up to 8 colors at once, or load 8 x 3 kg spools of the same filament for up to 24 kg of continuous material without a manual spool swap. Also runs specialty filaments such as breakaway support material, which leaves no visual marks on the finished print. - **AI print monitoring:** long prints are watched in real time by cameras and failure-detection software so problems are caught and corrected before the job is lost. Larger extrusion lines mean faster prints and stronger parts: the increased layer thickness from a large nozzle improves structural integrity compared with standard nozzle sizes. BigPAM suits large-scale rapid prototyping and strong end-use parts. Typical BigPAM customers: machine shops, automotive, medical, construction, startups, art and decor, and energy. ## Post-processing We offer post-processing to finish parts properly — sanding, smoothing, sculpting, painting and sealing, plus heat-set inserts and even adding lights and automation to finished objects. ## Print farm and general capability - Multi-printer FDM farm using both custom-built machines and production-grade equipment, running around the clock on parallel jobs. - Production printers reach speeds over 500 mm/s without sacrificing quality, with tuned profiles per material for dimensional accuracy and clean surface finish. - Hotend temperatures up to 310 C with enclosed build chambers, which puts engineering-grade materials — carbon fiber nylon, polycarbonate, glass fiber composites — within range. ## Materials in detail ### PLA — most popular Made from plant-based materials such as cornstarch. The most popular 3D printing filament. Smooth surface finish with vibrant colors, eco-friendly and biodegradable. Ideal for prototypes, models and decorative prints. We use Polymaker PolyTerra PLA for quality and sustainability. ### PETG — best all-rounder Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol. A step up from PLA: more rigid, better impact resistance, polished glossy finish, good chemical and moisture resistance. Nearly as easy to print as PLA but significantly tougher. Great for functional parts and outdoor use. ### TPU — flexible and durable Thermoplastic Polyurethane produces rubber-like parts that can be pushed, pulled, flexed and put under friction with minimal wear. Heat-resistant and impact-absorbing. Typical uses: castor wheels, seals, gaskets, drive belts, protective cases, phone bumpers, shoe soles. ### Nylon composites — industrial grade Polyamide blends (PA6, PA6.6, PA12) infused with carbon fiber or glass fiber for maximum structural integrity. Carbon fiber nylon gives high impact, heat and wear resistance; glass fiber nylon suits high-temperature and electrical applications. Exceptional structural rigidity and dimensional stability. Our strongest and most heat-resistant materials, for industrial and engineering end-use parts. ### Choosing a material - **Visual and display** — appearance matters most: PLA for a matte finish, PETG for gloss. - **Functional parts** — needs to flex, absorb impact or resist friction: TPU for rubber-like flexibility, PETG for rigid durability. - **Industrial and engineering** — high heat, high impact or load-bearing: nylon composites reinforced with carbon or glass fiber. Not sure? Tell us what you are building and we will recommend the right material for strength, flexibility, heat resistance and finish. ### Filament partners We work specifically with Polymaker filaments for consistent quality across every print, from eco-friendly PolyTerra PLA through their high-performance engineering materials. We also stock specialty filaments from other top manufacturers to cover every use case — just ask. ## Filament for sale (retail) We partnered with FabLabz in Squirrel Hill to carry the largest selection of 3D printer filament in Pittsburgh — PLA, PETG, TPU and specialty. No waiting on Amazon; drop in and get your printers running the same day. Local pickup for all filament purchases is at FabLabz in Squirrel Hill, and in-store and online prices are the same. - Panchroma Matte PLA — $24.99 per spool - Polymaker PETG (PolyLite) — $24.99 per spool - Panchroma Specialty PLA — $26.99 per spool - PolyFlex TPU95 — $34.99 per spool ## Industries we serve ### Industrial Purpose-built components for demanding environments. Cases and enclosures for industrial components; spare and replacement parts modeled and printed to spec; custom CAD design for any application. ### Education Hands-on learning tools for classrooms, labs and museums. Interactive models for physics, anatomy, history and math; 3D replicas of scaled buildings, artifacts and objects; STEM teaching aids and demonstration pieces. ### Startups and small business Go from idea to product without massive upfront tooling costs. Rapid prototyping with detailed functional models in days; small batch manufacturing of 10 to 100+ units; design iteration without retooling. ### Art and hobby Custom gear for creators, makers and hobbyists. Photography and videography mounts, rigs and accessories; drone and RC parts, DJI add-ons and frames; cosplay, props and custom collectibles. ### Why customers choose us - **Local expertise** — based in Pittsburgh, PA. Meet in person, drop off files, pick up parts, or have them shipped anywhere in the US. - **Fast turnaround** — most projects complete in days, not weeks. Rush orders available. - **Any scale** — one prototype or a thousand production parts. No minimum orders. ## 3D printed ultrasounds and lithophanes ### 3D ultrasound models Most elective ultrasounds are done in 3D, and most mainstream sonogram machines can output the file types needed for 3D printing. We turn those files into a to-scale, highly detailed printed replica — a keepsake that lets parents hold their 20-week baby and see the details of the face and hands. Every file goes through digital post-processing, sculpting away excess that should not appear in the final print; this is included in the price. How it works: 1. Book an elective 3D ultrasound. Private clinics are best — tell them ahead of time you need a special file type for 3D printing. 2. Ask your provider for the 3D source files. STL or DICOM both work; we handle conversion. 3. Bring a flash drive or memory card to the appointment, since 3D files are large. 4. Email us and we will send upload instructions. Then we sculpt and print the keepsake. ### Ultrasound lithophanes Lithophanes are 3D printed images that reveal themselves when lit from behind. We turn ordinary 2D sonogram photos into them — hang in a window, place near a lamp, or build into a printed light box. Two steps: get the .JPEG images you already receive at any routine or elective ultrasound, and email them to us. ### For ultrasound providers Providers in the greater Pittsburgh area get discounted rates so they can offer this keepsake to their clients. You perform the ultrasound, export the correct file format, and send it to us; the client orders through you and you tell us which image to produce. Prints take one to two weeks, then clients return to you for pickup or we ship directly to them. ## Vendor program — for Pittsburgh makers A community marketplace for Western Pennsylvania 3D printing enthusiasts to sell their creations through our online storefront, which we advertise on Google, Facebook and TikTok. Terms: - 15% commission per sale - $0 monthly fees, no contracts, cancel anytime - 10% discount on our entire in-stock Polymaker line — PolyTerra PLA, PolyLite PETG, PolyMide PA, PolyFlex TPU and more - Only two requirements: keep at least one active listing per month, and commit to the 15% commission on marketplace sales What members get: a vendor-only Facebook group of local Pittsburgh printers for help and sharing; free marketing through our paid and organic channels; print job backup — send us an STL at discounted vendor rates when you are out of town or backlogged; and tabling and consignment, where top sellers get products featured at the events we attend around Pittsburgh. ## Pricing and turnaround summary - Custom prints are priced on filament consumed and machine time, not a flat per-part markup. The online quote tool returns a real price instantly from your uploaded file. - Most standard orders ship within three business days of checkout. - 3D printed ultrasound keepsakes take one to two weeks. - No minimum order quantity. - Volume pricing available on batch runs — contact us. - Local pickup in Pittsburgh, shipping throughout the US. - Filament: $24.99–$34.99 per spool, pickup at FabLabz in Squirrel Hill. ## Contact - Phone: 412-939-5611 - Email: support@3dprintpgh.com - Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Instant quote: https://3dprintpgh.com/product/custom-3d-print-request/ - Contact form: https://3dprintpgh.com/contact-us/ - Response time: typically a few hours on business days - 3D Print Pittsburgh is an INFILL, LLC company.