Also called: Printer upgrades, custom 3D printers
Upgrades and custom builds improve what a printer can do, such as adding an enclosure for ABS, a hardened nozzle for carbon fibre, or auto-levelling. Some shops also design and build custom printers.
Good for
- Upgrading to print advanced materials
- Adding enclosures, better hot ends, or auto-levelling
- Custom and large-format printer builds
How it works
- Tell the shop what you want your printer to do.
- Get recommendations and a quote.
- The shop installs and tunes the upgrades.
- Test prints confirm everything works.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Print new materials
- Better reliability and quality
Cons
- Some upgrades affect the warranty
Questions to ask the shop
- Will this upgrade affect my warranty?
- Which upgrades give the biggest improvement for my goals?
Common materials
ABS · ASA · Carbon fibre-filled
Common questions
What upgrade helps most? It depends on your goal. An enclosure helps with ABS/ASA; a hardened nozzle is needed for carbon fibre and glow filaments.
Related services
Printer repair and maintenance · Parts and accessories sales