3D printed industrial housings — full-size prototypes before committing to sheet metal.
Industrial enclosures and housings are expensive to fabricate in sheet metal or cast. Before committing to tooling, validate your design with a full-size 3D printed prototype. Test component fitment, cable routing, thermal management, and serviceability with a part you can hold, open, and assemble.
Challenges we solve
What industrial housings and enclosures teams need from a 3D printing service
Validating enclosure designs at full scale
Scaled-down models miss the issues that only show up at full size — cable bend radii, service access, tool clearance, and component heat dissipation. We produce full-size enclosure prototypes up to ~1200mm.
Testing component fitment and assembly
Mount real components, route real cables, and test real assembly sequences in a full-size prototype. Identify interference and access issues before committing to sheet metal.
Iterating before expensive fabrication
Sheet metal tooling and fabrication is expensive and slow to change. Iterate on the 3D printed prototype until the design is locked, then fabricate with confidence.
Producing functional prototypes that can be modified
ABS and ABS-Like Resin can be drilled, tapped, sanded, and machined. Add mounting holes, modify openings, and test modifications directly on the prototype.
Technologies
Best technologies for industrial housings and enclosures
Materials
Materials for industrial housings and enclosures
ABS-Like Resin on Industrial SLA for detailed housings requiring smooth surfaces and dimensional precision. ABS on FGF for large enclosures requiring impact resistance and machinability. Both materials can be drilled, tapped, and modified after printing.
Common parts
What we build for industrial housings and enclosures
Built in our factory
Brooklyn, NY
How it works
Your project, step by step
Upload housing design
Send CAD files with component layout, mounting details, and critical dimensions.
Build planning
We assess single-piece vs. multi-part construction and recommend technology based on size and detail requirements.
Housing produced at full scale with orientation optimized for wall flatness and dimensional accuracy.
Finish & verify
Surfaces finished. Critical mounting features and openings dimensionally verified.
Ship
Shipped in protective packaging. Ready for component fitment and assembly testing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I mount real components in the prototype?
Yes. ABS and ABS-Like Resin can be drilled and tapped for mounting hardware. We can also print threaded inserts directly into the housing.
How does the wall thickness compare to sheet metal?
We can print walls from 1mm to 10mm+. For prototyping purposes, we match your sheet metal wall thickness to evaluate stiffness and feel.
Can you produce watertight enclosures?
Industrial SLA produces near-watertight parts. For fully sealed enclosures, we can apply sealant or gasket features.
Other applications
Rapid Prototyping
Functional prototypes in 2–3 business days. Test form, fit, and function before committing to tooling.
Production Parts
Production-grade 3D printed parts at volume — without tooling investment.
Hardware Development
One vendor from first prototype to production parts — no retooling, no requalifying.
Large Format 3D Printing
Single pieces up to 1200mm — or seamless multi-part assemblies at any scale.
Tooling & Fixtures
Custom jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids — delivered in days, not weeks.
Bridge Manufacturing
Ship real product now. Transition to injection molding when you are ready.
Replacement & Spare Parts
Reproduce legacy parts, replace obsolete components, and eliminate spare parts inventory.
Custom Enclosures
Custom enclosures with snap-fits, bosses, and ventilation — production-grade, no tooling.
Low Volume Manufacturing
Manufacture 10 to 5,000 parts without tooling — scale up or down order by order.
Presentation Models & Props
Presentation-quality models, trade show props, and display pieces — finished and delivered on time.
Casting Patterns
3D printed casting patterns — clean burnout, fine detail, no traditional pattern tooling.
Medical & Anatomical Models
Anatomical models, surgical planning aids, and medical training tools — dimensionally accurate.
End-Use Consumer Products
Ship real products to real customers — without injection mold tooling.
Design Verification & Testing
DVT and EVT builds in production-representative materials — validate before you tool.
Product Design Validation
Test form, fit, and function with production-grade materials before committing to tooling.
Investor Samples
Presentation-quality parts that look and feel like the final product — built for boardrooms, pitch decks, and demo days.
Pre-Production Testing
Validate tolerances, material behavior, and assembly flow at low volume before committing to production.
Jigs and Fixtures
Custom tooling for your production line — printed and delivered in days, not weeks.
End-Use Production Parts
Parts that go directly into products your customers buy and use — not prototypes, not samples.
Supply Chain Supplementation
Fill gaps in your supply chain without retooling or waiting months for overseas shipments.
Low-Volume Serial Production
Hundreds to thousands of identical parts — no MOQ from a mold shop, no tooling investment.
Replacement Parts Programs
On-demand spares for legacy and current products — without warehousing inventory.
Architectural Models
Site models, facade studies, and presentation pieces at true scale — printed whole or assembled seamless.
Trade Show Builds
Oversized displays and product replicas built to withstand transport and handling — show-ready finish.
Tooling and Molds
Large-format mold masters and lay-up tools — printed faster than machined.
Props and Set Pieces
Camera-ready props for film, TV, and commercial production — on tight timelines.
Wind Tunnel Models
Dimensionally accurate aerodynamic test models at scale — smooth surfaces, tight tolerances.
Legacy Part Replacement
Reverse-engineer and reproduce discontinued parts from scans or drawings — no original tooling needed.
Part Consolidation
Combine multi-part assemblies into single printed components — fewer parts, fewer failure points.
Lightweighting
Topology optimization and lattice structures — cut weight without cutting strength.
Manufacturability Analysis
Evaluate your design for printability before committing to a production run.
Scan-to-CAD
Point cloud in, watertight solid out — production-ready CAD from any 3D scan.
Tooling Design
Custom jigs, fixtures, and mold masters — designed from scratch for additive manufacturing.
Fixture Optimization
Redesign production fixtures to reduce weight, improve ergonomics, and speed up assembly.
Insights
Related reading
Design
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Materials
Choosing Materials for 3D Printing: PETG vs ABS
A detailed comparison of PETG and ABS for 3D printing, covering ease of printing, strength, chemical resistance, cost, speed, post-processing, and environmental impact.
Industry
From 2025 to 2026: The Manufacturing Shifts We're Seeing (and How to Prepare)
Key manufacturing trends from 2025 and what to expect in 2026, including the rise of engineering-led decision-making and US-based additive manufacturing.
Plan Your Project
Tools to plan your build
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Ready to start your industrial housings and enclosures project?
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