Raleigh · Durham · Chapel Hill
The Triangle's 3D Printing Marketplace
Connect with local 3D printer owners, crowdsource production capacity, and grow your printing business — all right here in the Triangle.
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Cities Connected
100+
Print Materials
24/7
Printer Availability
Local
Community Driven
For Printer Owners
Turn your printer into a revenue stream
Most 3D printers sit idle 90%+ of the time. List your available capacity and connect with local customers who need prints.
Monetize Idle Capacity
Your printer sits idle most of the day. List your available capacity and turn downtime into revenue from local customers.
Build Your Network
Connect with designers, engineers, and makers in the Triangle. Form lasting partnerships and grow together.
Scale With Demand
When orders spike, tap into the community for extra capacity. Handle big projects without buying more equipment.
For Print Seekers
Get professional prints without the investment
Access the Triangle's diverse printing capabilities without buying equipment. From rapid prototypes to production runs.
No Equipment Needed
Skip the $500+ investment in printers, filament, and learning curves. Get professional prints from experienced local operators.
Hyper-Local Pickup
Work with printers right here in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill. Pick up in person and skip the shipping costs and wait times.
Diverse Capabilities
Access FDM, SLA, SLS, and more across the Triangle. Find the right material and technology for every project.
How It Works
Getting started takes minutes, not hours.
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Create Your Profile
Sign up as a printer owner or print seeker. Describe your equipment, specialties, or project needs.
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Connect Locally
Browse available printers in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill or post your project for bids.
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Collaborate & Print
Coordinate details, share files, and get your project printed. Rate and review to build community trust.
Join the Triangle's maker community
Whether you own a Prusa, Bambu Lab, Creality, or any other printer — or you're looking for your first print — there's a place for you here.
3D Printing in the Triangle: A Growing Movement
The Research Triangle — spanning Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill — is one of the most innovative regions in the country. With world-class universities, a thriving startup ecosystem, and a deep maker culture, the Triangle is the perfect home for a 3D printing marketplace.
3D Tri connects the people who own 3D printers with the people who need 3D prints. For printer owners, it's a way to maximize the return on your equipment investment. For print seekers, it's access to professional-grade printing without the capital outlay.
From FDM to SLA to SLS — and materials ranging from PLA and PETG to resin, nylon, and carbon fiber composites — the Triangle's maker community has the capability to bring almost any idea to life. Whether you need a quick prototype, custom parts, artistic pieces, or a production run, 3D Tri makes it simple to find the right partner.