3D printing service for the Research Triangle — life sciences and hardware.
The Research Triangle — Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill — is one of the densest life sciences and biotech hubs in the country. We work with RTP biotech startups, medical device companies, and university research groups at Duke, UNC, and NC State. We ship via express carriers in 2 business days.
The Research Triangle Park is home to biotech giants (BioGen, Merck, GSK), medical device companies, and one of the most active university research ecosystems in the country. We work with RTP teams on lab equipment prototypes, microfluidics devices, anatomical models, and custom fixturing for research labs.
Why Raleigh-Durham
Why Raleigh-Durham teams choose Makelab
2-day express shipping to RTP
Biocompatible and lab-grade materials
Human printability review on every part
Works with Duke, UNC, NC State research groups
Services
3D printing services for Raleigh-Durham
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 Raleigh-Durham teams
Materials
23 materials available for Raleigh-Durham 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.
Raleigh-Durham industries
Industries we serve in Raleigh-Durham
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.
Research Triangle industries we serve include biotech and pharmaceutical companies (lab equipment, custom fixtures, prototype devices), medical device startups coming out of Duke and UNC, university research groups across the triangle, and hardware startups in the RTP ecosystem.
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 Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham, NC
Express shipping to RTP in 2 business days. Standard ground in 3-4 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 Raleigh-Durham teams choose a Brooklyn-based service
RTP teams choose us for our material catalog and research-grade workflow. We offer Optical Clear SLA resin for microfluidics devices, biocompatible resins for patient-contact applications, and MJF Nylon PA12 for custom lab equipment and fixtures.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with university research groups?
Yes. We work regularly with Duke, UNC, NC State, and other research universities on student projects, faculty research, and grant-funded programs.
What materials work for microfluidics prototypes?
Optical Clear SLA resin delivers smooth see-through channels at 25 micron layer heights with tight tolerances for flow-critical features.
How fast can I get parts to RTP?
Express shipping reaches RTP in 2 business days. Standard ground in 3-4 business days.
Can you produce biocompatible parts?
We stock SLA resins validated for limited patient-contact and lab applications.
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 Raleigh-Durham project?
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