3D printing service in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz combines a university engineering program with a long history of surf, bike and outdoor product companies, and that mix produces a steady need for prototypes and small batch parts. Additiv3 prints FDM and SLA parts for UC Santa Cruz projects, local brands and independent designers, shipping to Santa Cruz or offering local pickup at our South Bay shop.
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Every service on our services page is available to Santa Cruz customers, with the full range of processes and materials we offer.
FDM 3D printing
Engineering and general purpose thermoplastics for functional prototypes, enclosures, brackets, jigs and fixtures, and low to mid volume production parts.
SLA 3D printing
Formlabs resins for high detail prototypes, cosmetic models, snap fit testing and parts that need fine features, thin walls or a smooth surface finish.
Heat set insert installation
Metal threads installed in printed parts during post processing for strong, reusable fastening and clean assemblies.
Design for additive manufacturing
Part optimization for strength, printability and cost, from early concept through production ready designs.
Who orders from Santa Cruz
- UC Santa Cruz engineering students and research groups building project hardware and lab fixtures
- Surf and skate brands prototyping accessories, mounts and cosmetic models
- Bike and outdoor product companies validating fit on new components before tooling
- Local startups and independent designers ordering functional parts in low volumes
How ordering works
- Upload your CAD file on the quote page and choose a process, material and quantity.
- See your price instantly, adjust options if you like, and check out online.
- We print and finish your parts, including heat set inserts when requested.
- Your order ships to Santa Cruz, or you choose local pickup at our South Bay shop and we contact you to arrange a time once it is ready.
Santa Cruz 3D printing FAQs
Do you ship to Santa Cruz?
Yes. Finished parts ship to Santa Cruz addresses. Choose Ship to me at checkout and the shipping rate is calculated for your order.
Can I pick up an order rather than pay for shipping?
Yes. Local pickup is offered at our South Bay shop. Choose it at checkout, enter a phone number, and we will contact you to arrange a time once the parts are ready. Pickup orders have no shipping charge.
FDM or SLA for a student project?
For structural parts, housings and anything that gets handled a lot, FDM in an engineering thermoplastic is the practical choice. For detailed models, snap fits and small precise parts, SLA produces finer features and a smoother finish.
What are common Santa Cruz orders?
Project hardware for engineering courses, accessory prototypes for surf and bike brands, custom fixtures and small runs of production parts with heat set inserts installed for assembly.
How do I request a quote?
Upload your CAD file on the quote page and pick a process, material and quantity. Pricing appears instantly, and you can check out online once the part is configured.
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