3D printing service for presentation models, trade show props, and display pieces.
Presentation models and props need to look flawless from every angle. Our 3D printing service produces client presentation models, trade show displays, film and TV props, brand installations, and custom awards — from desktop scale to nearly two meters — with surfaces finished for camera and close-up inspection.
Challenges we solve
What presentation models & props teams need from a 3D printing service
Achieving flawless surfaces under close inspection
Presentation models are viewed at arm's length under direct lighting. Every surface imperfection is visible. SLA delivers 2 Ra μm finish straight off the printer. Our post-processing team handles progressive sanding (220 → 400 → 800 grit), priming, and multi-coat painting to achieve surfaces indistinguishable from factory-finished objects.
Producing oversized pieces that look like single objects
Models exceeding single-build volume need multi-part assembly. We engineer registration features, bond sections with structural adhesive, and fill and sand seam lines until they are invisible. The Zaha Hadid 943mm site model was a multi-section assembly delivered as a seamless single piece.
Meeting immovable deadlines
Trade show dates, film shoot schedules, and client presentations do not move. We have delivered presentation pieces on 48-hour turnarounds for NYC architecture firms, and complex finished models in 5–10 business days for national events. Talk to our team with your deadline and we confirm feasibility immediately.
Color matching to brand specifications
Brand installations and corporate presentations require exact color matching — Pantone, RAL, or physical sample. Our finishing team matches colors precisely and applies consistent finish (matte, satin, or gloss) across all surfaces and assembled sections.
Technologies
Best technologies for presentation models & props
Materials
Materials for presentation models & props
Standard Resin on SLA delivers the smoothest surface in our catalog (2 Ra μm) for high-detail models up to ~300mm. Industrial SLA in Tough Epoxy handles models up to ~1000mm with paintable surfaces and structural rigidity. FGF in ABS produces oversized pieces up to 1200mm that can be finished, painted, and displayed. Optical Clear PMMA provides 90% light transmission for transparent elements.
Standard Resin
SLA · Shore D 78
Smooth surface, fine detail. Good for visual prototypes and concept models.
ABS
FGF · Rockwell R 110
Impact resistant, heat tolerant. The standard for extra-large format builds.
ABS-Like Resin
Industrial SLA · Shore D 79
Tough, impact resistant. Good for large functional parts, enclosures, and assemblies.
Common parts
What we build for presentation models & props
Built in our factory
Brooklyn, NY
How it works
Your project, step by step
Brief
Share your CAD file with dimensions, color spec, and deadline. We recommend technology, material, and finishing approach.
Build plan
We plan seam placement for multi-part assemblies, build orientation for surface quality, and the finishing workflow — sanding grades, primer system, paint coats.
Model produced on SLA, Industrial SLA, or FGF. Multi-section builds are printed in parallel to minimize lead time.
Finish
Assembly, sanding, priming, painting, color matching, and clear coat. Delivered as a single finished piece.
Deliver
Custom packaging for fragile pieces. NYC: same-day delivery. National: tracked freight with delivery coordination to your venue or office.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How large can a presentation model be?
Up to ~1000mm single piece on Industrial SLA, ~1200mm on FGF. Multi-part assemblies with seamless joints handle any size beyond that.
Do you handle painting and finishing?
Yes — in-house. Sanding, priming, multi-coat painting, color matching (Pantone/RAL), and clear coat. Matte, satin, or gloss finish. Delivered presentation-ready.
What is the turnaround for a presentation model with finishing?
Simple models (under 300mm, single color): 3–5 business days. Complex models (multi-part, custom paint): 7–10 business days. Rush options available — contact us with your deadline.
Can you produce transparent presentation models?
Yes. Optical Clear PMMA on Industrial SLA delivers 90% light transmission. Frosted PMMA provides 60% for diffused translucency.
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.
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.
Industrial Housings and Enclosures
Full-size prototypes of panels, covers, and housings — validate before committing to sheet metal or tooling.
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
Industry
Why More Fabricators and Art Directors Are Turning to 3D Printing to Keep Projects On Time and On Point
Why fabricators and art directors in film, TV, theater, and live events are turning to 3D printing for props, scenic elements, and custom fabrication.
Technology
What You Can Do With Resin 3D Printing
An overview of what you can achieve with resin 3D printing, from versatile Standard Resin for prototypes and mold positives to specialized engineering resins.
Technology
Oversized Industrial SLA: What Engineers Need to Get Right
Critical engineering considerations for oversized industrial SLA parts, from material stability and structural behavior to logistics and environmental planning.
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