Engineering & Design

Optimize product development time and cost by investing in digital fabrication. Whether you're a self-employed engineer or leading design at a large enterprise, MatterHackers offers guidance aligned with your skills, use case, and budget. Render concepts into physical objects for as little as pennies in material, and iterate on ideas in-house without waiting days for an external supplier's quote and ETA.

Browse our large catalog of 3D printers, CNC mills, laser cutters, and other fabrication tools ready to take your idea from prototype to large-scale production. We offer free lifetime phone and email support for all 70+ machines and 1000+ materials we sell, free US shipping, money-saving bundles, video tutorials, and industry case studies.

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Enterprise 3D Printers

3D printers made for precision and reliability for businesses.

Bambu Lab 3D Printers

High-Speed Bambu Lab FDM 3D Printers

Formlabs SLA/Resin 3D Printers

Explore Formlabs precise, fast, and powerful Form line-up of SLA 3D printers.

Engineering Grade Filament

High-temperature and advanced materials used in several industrial applications.

PLA Filament

The most common filament, PLA is a great go-to material for its ease of use.

PETG Filament

PETG is a strong, reliable material that is great for end-use parts.

ABS Filament

ABS is a durable material perfect for projects that need strength.

Nylon Filament

Nylon and Nylon Composites for strong, functional 3D printed parts.

3D Printer Resins

Find the best Laser SLA, LCD/MSLA and DLP resins for your 3D printer.

Guides & Articles

How To 3D Print Transparent Resin Parts

Getting transparent 3D printed parts can be quite challenging, but the team of engineers at Liqcreate have developed a process that anyone can do at home.

How To Succeed: 3D Printing with Nylon and Nylon Composites

Nylon and nylon composites perform exceptionally well in a variety of uses, it just takes a gentler touch to print it successfully.

How To Succeed When 3D Printing With Nylon

Learn how to 3D print Nylon like a pro. Nylon is a stronger and more durable alternative to PLA or ABS and easy to 3D print with using these Tips and Tricks.

3D Printing 101: How to Succeed with a Perfect First Layer for Every 3D Print

The first layer of your 3D print is the foundation of everything that comes after, which makes it such an important part of the 3D printing process.

How To: Use a Vacuum Former to Rapidly Create Unique Products

Extruding plastic isn't the only way you can have a manufacturing tool on your desktop; thermo-forming is a rapid and easy-to-use supplement to your toolchest.

Tech Breakdown: Pulse SNAP Toolheads

Not only does the Pulse SNAP simplify maintenance by allowing you to quickly swap out the entire hotend, it makes hotend and nozzle changes even easier.

How To: Mayku FormBox Desktop Vacuum Former

The FormBox Desktop Vacuum Former is a perfect addition to your 3D printing workflow. Expand your production and use new materials!

How To: Anneal Tough PLA for Stronger 3D Printed Parts

PLA isn't known for its thermal resistance, but 3D printing materials have advanced to create Tough PLA: the same easy-to-print material with new advanced properties.

How to Succeed When 3D Printing with Polypropylene

Successfully produce 3D printed parts out of polypropylene filament with these tips on achieving stronger bed adhesion and minimizing shrinkage.

How To: Setup a Desktop Fabrication Station for 3D Printing

Preparing your workspace for your new 3D printer can be exciting, just make sure you take into consideration some key tips before getting started.

About Engineering & Design

Get started (or stay up to date) with the latest and greatest digital fabrication machines, tools, and materials on the market. Technologies like 3D printing make it easier than ever to commercialize new ideas—we’re here to help! Email support@matterhackers.com for guidance on how to transform your product development. We help bring products to market every day, from designing and engineering our own products to providing feedback to our suppliers. Our team of professionals is here to help you design, develop, and ship your next great idea at a fraction of the time and cost. Whether you're part of a leading Fortune 500 company or a startup from home, MatterHackers has the products and experts to help match your product development with the best hardware, software, materials, and product support. You will also find inspiring case studies, how-to guides, and ground breaking products that will elevate your project.