FDM 3D Printing · Open capacity

FDM 3D printing in Canada.
PLA, PETG, ASA.

Canadian-owned print floor with open capacity for hardware founders. Same-day quotes on most files. Prototypes that ship in 3 to 5 business days. Short runs up to a few hundred parts.

Drop an STL, STEP, or 3MF in the form below. Most quotes go back same business day.

Canadian-owned, Canadian-printed
Same-day quotes on most files
MNDA before drawings
What we print

PLA, PETG, ASA. In stock.

Three workhorse materials covering most prototype and short-run needs. Specialty filaments (TPU, PA-CF, PC) available with a 3 to 5 business day lead time.

PLA

Prototypes and visual models

Easy to print, dimensionally stable indoors, great surface finish. The right call for fit checks, design reviews, mock-ups, and parts that won't see heat or sun.

Indoor use · up to ~50°C
PETG

Functional parts and enclosures

Tougher than PLA, water-resistant, food-safe-grade options. Good for jigs, fixtures, brackets, enclosures, and parts that take real-world handling.

Indoor / mild outdoor · up to ~70°C
ASA

Outdoor and UV-exposed parts

UV-stable, weather-resistant, holds dimensional accuracy in heat. The pick when a part lives outside, on a vehicle, or in a hot enclosure. Printed in an enclosed chamber for warp control.

Outdoor / UV · up to ~95°C

Need TPU, PA-CF, or polycarbonate? Tell us in the form. Specialty filaments come in within 3 to 5 business days.

What we make

Built for hardware founders.

Prototypes

First articles, sample iteration, design-for-manufacturing checks. 1 to 10 units, 3 to 5 day turn.

Short-run production

25 to a few hundred units. Locked spec, repeatable batches. Volume discounts kick in at 10, 50, and 100.

Jigs & fixtures

Assembly aids, alignment fixtures, soft-jaw inserts. Usually PETG; ASA when they live near heat.

Pre-production samples

Demo units for trade shows, pitch decks, and Kickstarter videos. Cleaned, lightly post-processed, ready to film.

How it works

Three steps from STL to ship.

01

Drop your file

STL, STEP, or 3MF. Tell us material (PLA, PETG, ASA), quantity, and any tolerance notes. MNDA on request before you upload.

02

Get a quote, same business day

We slice, price, and reply with unit cost, batch cost, and lead time. No reverse auctions. Min order $50 (excluding shipping).

03

Ship Canada-wide

Most prototypes ship within 3 to 5 business days of approval. Short runs in 5 to 10. Tracking on every shipment.

Hardware founder testimonial
Building in Canada isn't easy, but it's important to me and the direction of my company. Nichelle at The Assembly quickly learned what my priorities were, connected me with manufacturers, and got me rolling with samples and quotes within days. I can highly recommend you get started with them and their growing network of Canadian builders.

Adam Wilk
Founder, ZeroWriter
ZeroWriter

FDM questions, answered

What is your minimum order?

$50 (excluding shipping). That covers a one-off prototype. Below that the math doesn't work for either of us; we'll suggest combining your part with a future order.

How fast can you ship?

Most prototypes ship 3 to 5 business days after approval. Short runs of 25 to a few hundred typically take 5 to 10. Rush options available with a quoted surcharge.

What file formats do you accept?

STL, STEP, or 3MF. STEP is preferred for production parts because it preserves geometry exactly; STL is fine for prototypes. We'll flag any mesh issues before quoting.

Will you sign an NDA before I send drawings?

Yes. We have a mutual NDA template ready to go, or we'll sign yours. Send the form below and we'll come back with the agreement before you upload geometry.

Can you do post-processing or finishing?

Light post-processing (support removal, light sanding) is included. For paint, vapor smoothing, dyeing, or assembly, we route to a partner shop in our network and quote the combined job.

What if I need a process you don't offer?

We'll route the RFQ to a vetted Canadian shop in our network. CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, SLS, MJF, and more are all covered through partners. See /waitlist for the full process list.

Tell us about your part.

We'll come back with a same-business-day quote, an NDA if you need one, and a way to upload your file securely.

We reply same business day. If we can't run your job, we'll route you to a Canadian shop in our network that can.