3D printing service for Minneapolis — 23 materials, shipped fast from our production floor.
Minneapolis medical device companies, hardware startups, and research labs use Makelab for prototyping and production. We ship via express carriers to Minneapolis in 2 business days via express carriers.
Minneapolis is the medical device capital of the US — Medtronic, 3M, Boston Scientific, and hundreds of suppliers and startups in the medical device ecosystem. We work with medical device teams throughout the Twin Cities on surgical guides, device housings, anatomical models, and prototype enclosures.
Why Minneapolis
Why Minneapolis teams choose Makelab
2-day express shipping to Minneapolis
Biocompatible materials for medical devices
MJF nylon for surgical guides and housings
Human printability review on every part
Services
3D printing services for Minneapolis
Parts & Prototyping
1–50 parts per order. 23 materials. FDM, SLA, MJF. From 2 business days.
Production Runs
50–5,000+ parts. Batch QA. 97% on-time. MJF Nylon, FDM.
XL 3D Printing
Single pieces up to 1200mm. Industrial SLA, FGF. Seamless assembly.
Design Engineering
DfAM optimization, scan-to-CAD, lattice lightweighting.
Technologies
5 technologies available for Minneapolis teams
Materials
23 materials available for Minneapolis teams
PLA
FDM · Shore D 81
General purpose, biodegradable. Rigid, good surface finish. Not heat or UV resistant.
PETG
FDM · Shore D 74
Tough, chemical resistant, food-safe options. Good balance of strength and flexibility.
Standard Resin
SLA · Shore D 78
Smooth surface, fine detail. Good for visual prototypes and concept models.
Tough 2K
SLA · Shore D 76
ABS-like toughness with SLA detail. Functional prototypes that need impact resistance.
Nylon PA12
MJF · Shore D 73
Strong, lightweight, chemical resistant. The standard for functional end-use parts. Excellent fatigue resistance and consistent mechanical properties.
Nylon PA11
MJF · Shore D 80
Bio-based nylon with higher elongation and impact resistance. Ideal for parts requiring ductility and flexibility.
Minneapolis industries
Industries we serve in Minneapolis
Consumer Electronics
From first prototype to shelf-ready parts — built to spec, on time.
Medical & Biotech
Precision parts for medical devices, surgical tools, and lab equipment.
Architecture & Design
Presentation models, facade studies, and design prototypes — built at any scale.
Automotive
Functional prototypes, under-hood parts, and interior trim — production-grade.
Aerospace & Defense
Lightweight structures, jigs, and functional prototypes — built to spec.
Robotics & Hardware
Custom mounts, end-effectors, and sensor housings — from prototype to production.
Marketing & Entertainment
Props, installations, and display pieces — at any scale, camera-ready.
Minneapolis industries we serve include medical device OEMs and suppliers (Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and the hundreds of companies in the medical device corridor), surgical planning and anatomical modeling for hospital and university research, hardware startups across the Twin Cities, and consumer product companies.
Our work
Recent projects
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Gyraline Quad-Point Adapter Production
Consistency across multiple parts, optimized for mass production.
Site Model Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
~943 mm tall model, requiring dimensional control, clean surface quality, and stable assembly.
Production for Ag-Tech Sector Leader
High precision, consistency across multiple parts, optimized for mass production.
Nespresso Bees Installation
Production of detailed parts (bees) for a large-scale brand installation.
Our production floor
5,000+ parts per week
How it works
From file to Minneapolis delivery
Upload & quote
Upload your STL, STEP, OBJ, or 3MF. Get instant pricing or talk to an engineer.
File review
We check geometry, wall thickness, and orientation before every build.
Production
Parts produced on FDM, SLA, or MJF with locked process parameters.
QA inspection
Three-point inspection: pre-build, in-process, and final before packing.
Ship
Tracked shipping. NYC: same-day. National: 1-5 business days.
Shipping
Shipping to Minneapolis, MN
Express shipping to Minneapolis in 2 business days. Standard ground in 4-5 business days.
Every order ships from our production facility in Brooklyn, NY. Same-day pickup for local teams, tracked ground and express shipping nationwide. Enter your zip code to see all delivery options and transit times.
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Why us
Why Minneapolis teams choose a Brooklyn-based service
Minneapolis medical device teams choose us for our combination of biocompatible materials, production capacity, and fast turnaround. We offer resins validated for limited patient-contact applications, and MJF nylon parts go directly into production device assemblies.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer biocompatible materials?
Yes. We stock SLA resins validated for limited patient-contact applications. Contact us with your specific regulatory requirements.
How fast can I get parts to Minneapolis?
Express shipping reaches Minneapolis in 2 business days.
Do you produce surgical guides?
Yes. Surgical guides are a core application in our medical device work. We typically print them in biocompatible SLA resin with same-week turnaround.
Can you handle production volumes for medical devices?
Yes. Our MJF production floor handles hundreds to thousands of identical parts.
Other locations we serve
Brooklyn, NY
Same-day pickup from our Brooklyn facility (Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm ET)
New York City, NY
Next-day courier delivery to all five boroughs
San Francisco, CA
2-day express shipping to San Francisco and Bay Area
Los Angeles, CA
2-day express shipping to Los Angeles metro
Boston, MA
Next-day express shipping to Boston metro
Seattle, WA
2-day express shipping to Seattle metro
Ready to start your Minneapolis project?
Upload your CAD file and get a quote in minutes — or talk to our engineers about your next production run.