Test It, Fit It, Fix It—Fast

Need to see how your idea works in the real world? Our rapid prototyping service helps you move from concept to physical part—fast, affordable, and built for practical testing.

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Rapid Prototyping

Speed Up Your Product Development—Without the Cost Blowout

Whether you’re a fabricator, engineer, inventor, or workshop operator, S3D NZ helps you validate your designs quickly and affordably. We take your sketch, CAD file, or early-stage idea and turn it into a real-world prototype—so you can test fit, form, and function before going into full production.

Who It’s For

  • Tradies building custom tools or fixtures

  • Engineers needing fit checks or small parts in-hand

  • Fabricators testing component layouts or spacing

  • Product developers wanting to trial a concept

  • Small manufacturers doing low-volume R&D

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S3D Rapid Prototyping services for quick testing

What You Can Prototype

  • Custom brackets, trays, clips, spacers
  • Enclosures, housings, or mechanical components
  • Jig or fixture designs for manufacturing
  • Early-stage product parts or proof-of-concepts

All initial prototypes are printed in tough PLA+ filament and can be tuned for appearance, fit, or durability depending on your needs. Refined versions can be printed in application specific materials.

Why Use S3D for Prototyping

Built to Work. Printed to Last.

  • Fast Turnaround: Most jobs printed in 1–3 days

  • Local & Reliable: Based in Christchurch, shipped anywhere in NZ

  • Flexible Input: Use your own files or we’ll design it with you

  • Cost-Effective: No tooling, no moulds, no delays

  • Real-World Fit Testing: Check tolerances and usability before committing to production

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How It Works

  • Send Us Your File or Idea
    CAD file, sketch, photo, or description—we’ll make it work.
  • We Review & Quote
    We’ll confirm the details and get your prototype into the print queue.
  • Print & Test
    Your prototype is printed and delivered quickly for real-world testing.
  • Revise If Needed
    Make design changes and we’ll reprint—quick and easy.

Let’s Build Your Idea

Get It Printed. Put It to the Test.

If you’ve got an idea you want to trial, a part to refine, or a fix you want to test before committing—S3D NZ can help. We’ll move quickly, keep it cost-effective, and give you something real to work with.

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