# Makelab

> On-demand 3D printing service based in Brooklyn, NY. 5 technologies, 23 materials, 5,000+ parts per week. 97% on-time delivery. Made in the USA.

Makelab is a production-grade 3D printing service. We manufacture prototypes, production parts, and large-format pieces for engineering teams across industries including consumer electronics, medical devices, architecture, automotive, aerospace, robotics, and marketing/entertainment.

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## Services

- [Parts & Prototyping](/services/prototyping): 1-50 parts across 23 materials, turnaround from 1 business day. No minimums, no tooling.
- [Production Runs](/services/production): 50 to 5,000+ parts per week. 3-point QA on every order, 97% on-time delivery.
- [XL 3D Printing](/services/xl): Large-format parts up to 1000mm on Industrial SLA and 1200mm on FGF. Split, pin, bond, and finish to seamless.
- [Design Engineering](/services/design-engineering): DfAM optimization, reverse engineering, scan-to-CAD, topology optimization. Production-ready files.
- [Large Format 3D Printing Service](/services/large-format-3d-printing): Industrial SLA and FGF under one roof for architectural models, trade show builds, and full-scale prototypes.
- [Rapid Prototyping Service](/services/rapid-prototyping-service): Functional prototypes in 2-3 business days. 23 materials, 5 technologies.
- [SLA 3D Printing Service](/services/sla-3d-printing-service): Smooth-finish SLA in 14 resins. 25-micron layers, presentation-quality parts.
- [MJF 3D Printing Service](/services/mjf-3d-printing-service): HP Multi Jet Fusion in Nylon PA12, PA11, and PA12 Glass Filled. Batch-consistent production parts.
- [Injection Molding Alternative](/services/injection-molding-alternative): Skip the $30K-$100K tooling. Production-grade parts with zero mold cost.
- [FDM 3D Printing Service](/services/fdm-3d-printing-service): 6 engineering thermoplastics, fastest turnaround, lowest cost per part.

## Technologies

- [FDM](/technologies/fdm) (Fused Deposition Modeling): +/-0.5mm tolerance, 360x360x360mm build volume, 5 materials (PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA, PC CF). Turnaround from 1 business day.
- [SLA](/technologies/sla) (Stereolithography): +/-0.2mm tolerance, 335x200x300mm, 11 resins. 25-micron resolution. Smoothest surfaces in catalog.
- [Industrial SLA](/technologies/industrial-sla) (Large-Format Stereolithography): +/-0.2mm tolerance, 1000x1000x600mm, 3 resins (ABS-Like, Optical Clear PMMA, Frosted PMMA).
- [MJF](/technologies/mjf) (HP Multi Jet Fusion): +/-0.3mm tolerance, 380x284x380mm, 3 nylons (PA12, PA11, PA12 Glass Filled). Isotropic strength, no supports.
- [FGF](/technologies/fgf) (Fused Granulate Fabrication): +/-1.0mm tolerance, 1200x1000x1000mm. Pelletized ABS at industrial scale.

## Materials (23)

### FDM Thermoplastics
- [PLA](/materials/pla): General purpose, biodegradable, 51 MPa tensile, 55C HDT. Lowest cost.
- [PETG](/materials/petg): Tough, chemical resistant, 47 MPa tensile, 68C HDT. Food-safe options.
- [TPU](/materials/tpu): Flexible elastomer, Shore 95A, 563% elongation. Gaskets, grips, dampening.
- [ASA](/materials/asa): UV and weather resistant, 42 MPa tensile, 93C HDT. Outdoor parts.
- [PC CF](/materials/pc-cf): Polycarbonate carbon fiber, 64 MPa tensile, 8.0 GPa modulus, 114C HDT.

### SLA Resins
- [Standard Resin](/materials/standard-resin): Smooth surface, fine detail, 47 MPa tensile, 2 Ra um finish.
- [Grey Pro Resin](/materials/grey-pro): High precision, 61 MPa tensile, 13% elongation. Concept modeling.
- [Durable Resin](/materials/durable-resin): PP-like, 28 MPa tensile, 55% elongation. Snap fits, living hinges.
- [Tough 2K](/materials/tough-2k): ABS-like toughness, 40 MPa tensile, 79% elongation.
- [Tough 1500](/materials/tough-1500): PP-like toughness, 34 MPa tensile, 155% elongation.
- [Rigid 4K](/materials/rigid-4k): Glass-filled, 69 MPa tensile, 4.1 GPa modulus. Molds, jigs.
- [Rigid 10K](/materials/rigid-10k): Highly glass-filled, 65 MPa tensile, 10.0 GPa modulus. Stiffest SLA material.
- [High Temp](/materials/high-temp): 58 MPa tensile, 238C HDT. Molds, tooling, thermal testing.
- [Flexible](/materials/flexible): Shore 80A, 120% elongation. Gaskets, seals, soft-touch.
- [Elastic](/materials/elastic): Shore 55A, 160% elongation. Wearables, skin-contact.
- [Castable](/materials/castable): Burns out cleanly for investment casting. Zero ash residue.

### Industrial SLA Resins
- [ABS-Like Resin](/materials/abs-like-resin): Tough, impact resistant, 58 MPa tensile, builds to 1000mm.
- [Optical Clear PMMA](/materials/optical-clear): 90% light transmission, transparent. Light pipes, lenses.
- [Frosted PMMA](/materials/frosted): 60% light transmission, translucent diffused. Lighting, display.

### MJF Nylons
- [Nylon PA12](/materials/nylon-pa12): 48 MPa tensile, 1.7 GPa modulus, 175C HDT. Production standard.
- [Nylon PA11](/materials/nylon-pa11): 52 MPa tensile, 80 J/m impact, bio-based. Ductile parts.
- [Nylon PA12 Glass Filled](/materials/nylon-pa12-gf): 30 MPa tensile, 2.5 GPa modulus, 174C HDT. High stiffness.

### FGF
- [ABS](/materials/abs): Impact resistant, 55 MPa tensile, 95C HDT. Builds to 1200mm.

## Industries

- [Consumer Electronics](/industries/consumer-electronics): Enclosures, buttons, brackets, snap-fit assemblies.
- [Medical & Biotech](/industries/medical-biotech): Surgical guides, device housings, lab fixtures, anatomical models.
- [Architecture & Design](/industries/architecture-design): Presentation models, facade studies, furniture prototypes at scale.
- [Automotive](/industries/automotive): Functional prototypes, brackets, ducting, jigs, interior trim.
- [Aerospace & Defense](/industries/aerospace-defense): Structural brackets, UAV components, sensor housings, wind tunnel models.
- [Robotics & Hardware](/industries/robotics-hardware): End-effectors, sensor housings, structural components, cable management.
- [Marketing & Entertainment](/industries/marketing-entertainment): Props, set pieces, trade show builds, brand installations.

## Applications (35)

- [Rapid Prototyping](/applications/rapid-prototyping): Functional prototypes in 2-3 business days.
- [Production Parts](/applications/production-parts): 50 to 5,000+ parts, no tooling.
- [Hardware Development](/applications/hardware-development): Concept to production in one shop.
- [Large Format 3D Printing](/applications/large-format-printing): Parts up to 1200mm.
- [Tooling & Fixtures](/applications/tooling-fixtures): Custom production-line tooling.
- [Bridge Manufacturing](/applications/bridge-manufacturing): Ship product while mold tooling is cut.
- [Replacement & Spare Parts](/applications/replacement-parts): On-demand spares without inventory.
- [Custom Enclosures](/applications/custom-enclosures): Housings and enclosures to spec.
- [Low Volume Manufacturing](/applications/low-volume-manufacturing): Hundreds to thousands without tooling.
- [Presentation Models & Props](/applications/presentation-models): Camera-ready models and display pieces.
- [Casting Patterns](/applications/casting-patterns): Investment casting patterns in Castable resin.
- [Medical & Anatomical Models](/applications/medical-models): Surgical planning and training models.
- [End-Use Consumer Products](/applications/consumer-products): Direct-to-consumer 3D printed parts.
- [Design Verification & Testing](/applications/design-verification): Validate form, fit, function.
- [Product Design Validation](/applications/product-design-validation): Test designs with production-grade materials.
- [Investor Samples](/applications/investor-samples): Presentation-quality parts for fundraising.
- [Pre-Production Testing](/applications/pre-production-testing): Validate tolerances and material behavior.
- [Jigs and Fixtures](/applications/jigs-and-fixtures): Assembly line tooling printed in days.
- [End-Use Production Parts](/applications/end-use-production-parts): Parts that ship to customers.
- [Supply Chain Supplementation](/applications/supply-chain-supplementation): Fill gaps without retooling.
- [Low-Volume Serial Production](/applications/low-volume-serial-production): Identical parts without MOQs.
- [Replacement Parts Programs](/applications/replacement-parts-programs): On-demand spares for legacy products.
- [Architectural Models](/applications/architectural-models): Scale models at true dimensions.
- [Trade Show Builds](/applications/trade-show-builds): Oversized displays and product replicas.
- [Industrial Housings and Enclosures](/applications/industrial-housings-and-enclosures): Full-size prototypes before sheet metal.
- [Tooling and Molds](/applications/tooling-and-molds): Large-format mold masters.
- [Props and Set Pieces](/applications/props-and-set-pieces): Film, TV, commercial production props.
- [Wind Tunnel Models](/applications/wind-tunnel-models): Dimensionally accurate aerodynamic test models.
- [Legacy Part Replacement](/applications/legacy-part-replacement): Reverse-engineer discontinued parts.
- [Part Consolidation](/applications/part-consolidation): Combine multi-part assemblies.
- [Lightweighting](/applications/lightweighting): Topology optimization and lattice structures.
- [Manufacturability Analysis](/applications/manufacturability-analysis): Evaluate printability before production.
- [Scan-to-CAD](/applications/scan-to-cad): Convert 3D scans to production CAD.
- [Tooling Design](/applications/tooling-design): Custom jigs, fixtures, mold masters for AM.
- [Fixture Optimization](/applications/fixture-optimization): Redesign fixtures for weight and ergonomics.

## Technology Comparisons (17)

- [FDM vs SLA](/compare/fdm-vs-sla): Cost and speed vs surface finish and precision.
- [FDM vs MJF](/compare/fdm-vs-mjf): Prototyping vs production-grade nylon.
- [SLA vs MJF](/compare/sla-vs-mjf): Precision and finish vs production strength.
- [FDM vs Industrial SLA](/compare/fdm-vs-industrial-sla): Two paths to large-format printing.
- [MJF vs Injection Molding](/compare/mjf-vs-injection-molding): When 3D printing beats molds.
- [FDM vs SLA vs MJF](/compare/sla-vs-fdm-vs-mjf): Complete three-way comparison.
- [PLA vs PETG](/compare/pla-vs-petg): Choosing the right FDM material.
- [Nylon PA12 vs PA11](/compare/nylon-pa12-vs-pa11): MJF production material comparison.
- [Injection Molding vs 3D Printing](/compare/injection-molding-vs-3d-printing): Volume crossover analysis.
- [CNC vs 3D Printing](/compare/cnc-vs-3d-printing): Subtractive vs additive.
- [Resin vs Filament](/compare/resin-vs-filament-3d-printing): SLA vs FDM for real-world parts.
- [SLS vs MJF](/compare/sls-vs-mjf): Two powder-bed nylon processes compared.
- [FDM vs CNC](/compare/fdm-vs-cnc): When to print plastic, when to mill it.
- [MJF vs Urethane Casting](/compare/mjf-vs-urethane-casting): Two paths to low-volume production.
- [Prototyping vs Production](/compare/prototyping-vs-production): How choices change at each stage.
- [PLA vs ABS](/compare/pla-vs-abs): The two classic FDM filaments.
- [PETG vs ASA](/compare/petg-vs-asa): Indoor workhorse vs outdoor champion.

## Locations (36)

Makelab is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY and ships nationwide. We serve teams in:
Brooklyn, New York City, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Austin, Cleveland, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Berkeley, South San Francisco, Fremont, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Portland, Minneapolis, Raleigh-Durham, Pittsburgh.

## Insights & Guides

- [What Is 3D Printing?](/insights/what-is-3d-printing): Complete guide for engineers and designers.
- [How Much Does 3D Printing Cost?](/insights/how-much-does-3d-printing-cost): Breakdown by technology and material.
- [How to Prepare STL Files](/insights/how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing): File preparation guide.
- [Types of 3D Printing Technologies](/insights/types-of-3d-printing-technologies): Complete technology comparison.
- [3D Printing Materials Guide](/insights/3d-printing-materials-guide): FDM, SLA, and MJF compared.
- [How to Design for 3D Printing](/insights/how-to-design-for-3d-printing): DFAM beginner guide.
- [3D Printing Tolerances Explained](/insights/3d-printing-tolerances-explained): What to expect from FDM, SLA, MJF.
- [How to Choose a 3D Printing Service](/insights/how-to-choose-a-3d-printing-service): The 10 questions that matter.
- [Industrial vs Desktop 3D Printing](/insights/industrial-vs-desktop-3d-printing): What is the actual difference?
- [3D Printing for Engineers](/insights/3d-printing-for-engineers): Complete working reference.
- [3D Printing vs Traditional Manufacturing](/insights/3d-printing-vs-traditional-manufacturing): When to use each.
- [Rapid Prototyping](/insights/rapid-prototyping): Faster, cheaper, more flexible product development.
- [Resin 3D Printing](/insights/resin-3d-printing): What you can do with resin.
- [DfAM Strategies](/insights/dfam-strategies): Save on 3D printing with design optimization.
- [Oversized Industrial SLA](/insights/oversized-industrial-sla): What engineers need to get right.

## Key Pages

- [Home](/): Makelab overview and capabilities.
- [Our Work](/our-work): Portfolio of client projects and case studies.
- [Process](/process): How we work from upload to delivery.
- [About](/about): Company background and team.
- [Contact](/contact): Get a quote or ask a question.
- [Instant Quoter](/quote): Upload files for instant pricing.
- [FAQ](/faq): Common questions answered.
- [All Materials](/materials): Complete material catalog with properties.

## AI & Transparency

Makelab provides this file to help AI assistants, search engines, and LLMs accurately represent our capabilities. All specifications, tolerances, and material properties listed are current as of 2026.

## Contact

- Website: https://makelab.com
- Email: hello@makelab.com
- Location: Brooklyn, NY (production facility)
- Pickup: Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm ET
- Shipping: Nationwide, 1-5 business days

For the complete, detailed version of all site content: https://makelab.com/llms-full.txt