Online 3D Printing Service

Hoffmann AM is a platform that supplies 3D-printed components both directly and indirectly via its Solution Partners. Hoffmann AM provides a regularly audited and qualified print factory, with 3D-printed parts being manufactured and shipped directly from the print factory to the customer.

The following factors determine the price:

1) The quantity of material, i.e. on the one hand the total quantity of material required for the order and on the other hand the quantity of material actually used to make the part. These parameters are defined in the 3D print files.

2) The machine running time required to create the 3D printed part.

3) The working time of the employees involved in the printing process.

4) The material you have selected for 3D printing. For example, you have to estimate more for metal as a 3D print material than for plastics.

5) The utilization of our 3D printing facilities. If this can be optimally planned, this will lower the price. If the 3D print is to be finished quickly, it will usually be more expensive, because in this case the printing has to be done without taking into account the optimal utilization of the plant.

All common 3d print file formats can be used, or converted if required. The following ones could be processed without any additional effort.

.3dm, .3ds, .3dxml, .3mf, .CATPart, .dae, .dlv, .dlv3, .dxf, .exp, .fbx, .iges, .igs, .jt, .model, .obj, .ply, .prt, .skp, .slc, .sldprt, .step, .stl, .stp, .vda, .vdafs, .vrml, .wrl, .x_b, .x_t, .zcp, .zpr

There are different options: Hoffmann AM partner (Solution Partner) could help you with the design of a 3d print file, or you could design it by yourself.

For some formats, especially the .obj format, it is important that the files are compressed into a single .zip folder before uploading. You must therefore select the appropriate .zip folder on your PC before uploading the 3D model (or before sending it to Hoffmann AM), then there should be no more loss of textures and colours.

The answer to this question depends on several factors, such as the size of the part, the selected material, and the associated printing process. As a general rule of thumb, a minimum wall thickness of 1 mm is recommended.

For additional certainty, you are welcome to submit an individual request via our store. We are happy to support you in the optimal design and implementation of your next 3D printing project.

With us you can be absolutely sure that nobody will see your designs or the 3D models already made for you. We will be happy to confirm this in a contract.