[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":179},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore":3,"blog-posts":18},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":16,"bodyHtml":17},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Guides","2026-09-30","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png","4 min read",[11,12,13,14,15],"beginners","3D printing service","Singapore","materials","pricing","How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide","\u003Cp>You have an idea, a broken part, or a model you found online, and you want it as a real object. You don't need to buy a printer or learn to use one. This guide walks through getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, what it costs, and how you get the finished part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-1-get-a-3d-file\">Step 1: Get a 3D File\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Every print starts with a digital 3D model. There are three ways to get one:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Download one.\u003C\u002Fstrong> MakerWorld, Printables and Thingiverse have millions of free designs. For MakerWorld and Printables, you can \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore\">paste the link straight into our quote page\u003C\u002Fa> without downloading anything.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Design it yourself.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Tinkercad is free and runs in a browser, which makes it a good start for simple shapes. Fusion 360 and Onshape handle precise, functional parts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Use a file you already have.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Engineers and designers can send STL, 3MF, OBJ, STEP or IGES files. STEP files \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl\">don't need converting first\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If you only have a sketch or a photo of a broken part, you'll need someone to model it first. We're a print-only service, so bring a ready-to-print file. We can point you to local CAD freelancers if you need one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-2-choose-a-material\">Step 2: Choose a Material\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Material matters more than most people expect. It decides whether the part survives heat, sun, impact or bending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>If your part is…\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Choose\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Why\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Decorative, a prototype or a gift\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpla\">PLA\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Affordable, crisp detail, wide colour range\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Handled daily, or used in the kitchen or bathroom\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpetg\">PETG\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tougher, handles moisture, more heat-tolerant\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Outdoors or in the sun\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fasa\">ASA\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>UV-stable, doesn't go brittle outdoors\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Flexible, like a grip, case or gasket\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>TPU\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Rubber-like and bendable\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>A gear, hinge or wear part\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nylon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tough and low-friction\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Hot or heavily loaded\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PC or PA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Engineering-grade strength and heat resistance\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>One Singapore-specific tip: PLA softens at around 60 °C, and a car parked in the sun can get hotter than that. Anything that lives in a car should be PETG or ASA. Our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\">materials guide\u003C\u002Fa> compares all seven side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-3-get-a-quote\">Step 3: Get a Quote\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Traditionally, getting a quote meant emailing a file and waiting. With us, you upload the file on the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">quote page\u003C\u002Fa> and see a price in seconds. You can then:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Rotate the 3D preview and check the size. If a model exported in inches looks tiny, one click scales it correctly.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Pick a material, colours, quantity and infill, and watch the price update.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>See whether a different orientation would print cheaper or faster.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>For multi-colour 3MF files, map each colour slot and see exactly where it goes.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore\">What Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Pricing comes down to how much material the part uses and how long it takes to print. Small items such as keychains, clips and phone stands usually cost a few dollars, and our minimum order is $2. A palm-sized functional part typically costs somewhere between a few dollars and the low tens. Large or multi-colour prints cost more because they take many hours. Quantity discounts apply automatically when you print several copies. For worked examples, read \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore\">how much 3D printing costs in Singapore\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-4-order-and-pay\">Step 4: Order and Pay\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Add the part to your cart and check out. You don't need an account. We take PayNow, either a 50% deposit with the balance on collection, or payment in full. When you order, you can pick a collection date from the production calendar. If you're in a hurry, rush priority, when it's offered, moves your print to the front of the queue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Organisations can order with a purchase order. We're registered on Vendors@Gov and the SAP Ariba Network. See our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fbusiness\">business page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"step-5-collect-or-get-it-delivered\">Step 5: Collect or Get It Delivered\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Most orders are ready within a day or two. You can:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Self-collect for free\u003C\u002Fstrong> from our Woodlands workshop near Admiralty MRT. Message ahead so we're there.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Get it delivered\u003C\u002Fstrong> islandwide for a flat fee.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Your order page shows the status the whole way, from printing to ready, shipped or collected. You can also get updates on Telegram. You can find the order page any time on the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Ftrack\">track page\u003C\u002Fa> with your email and reference code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-if-something-goes-wrong\">What If Something Goes Wrong?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If a print arrives wrong or defective, report it from your order page within 30 days, with a photo, and we'll reprint it free. The full policy is on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Freturns\">returns page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-i-need-to-own-a-3d-printer\">Do I need to own a 3D printer?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. You only need the file. We handle the printer, slicing, material and finishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-does-it-take\">How long does it take?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most orders are ready in 24–48 hours. Large or multi-colour jobs take longer. The quote page shows the print time, and the production calendar shows available collection dates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-you-print-something-from-a-photo\">Can you print something from a photo?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A photo can be made into a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Flithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo\">lithophane\u003C\u002Fa>, a backlit photo panel. To print a physical object, you need a 3D model of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-s-the-biggest-thing-you-can-print\">What's the biggest thing you can print?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Our Bambu Lab H2-series printers build parts up to roughly 325 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece. Larger objects can be split into parts and joined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>Ready to try it? Drop a file or paste a model link and see the price before you commit.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant 3D printing quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",[19,32,46,57,68,79,90,101,103,113,123,135,142,151,159,169],{"slug":20,"category":5,"date":21,"description":22,"image":23,"readTime":24,"tags":25,"title":30,"updated_at":31},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[26,27,28,29],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":33,"category":34,"date":35,"description":36,"image":37,"readTime":38,"tags":39,"title":45,"updated_at":31},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","Materials","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. Compare strength, detail, cost and use cases to pick the right process for your project.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose.png","7 min read",[40,41,42,43,44],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":47,"category":5,"date":48,"description":49,"image":50,"readTime":51,"tags":52,"title":55,"updated_at":56},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[15,53,13,54,11],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":58,"category":5,"date":59,"description":60,"image":61,"readTime":62,"tags":63,"title":67,"updated_at":31},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? Learn what determines strength — material, infill, walls and orientation — and how to design parts that hold up.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts.png","8 min read",[27,64,26,65,66],"durability","orientation","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":69,"category":5,"date":6,"description":70,"image":71,"readTime":9,"tags":72,"title":78},"how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project","Getting an FYP prototype, D&T coursework piece or architecture model 3D printed in Singapore: file prep, scale, keeping costs down and meeting deadlines.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project.png",[73,74,75,76,77],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":80,"category":5,"date":6,"description":81,"image":82,"readTime":9,"tags":83,"title":89},"how-to-convert-step-to-stl","Convert STEP to STL in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape or FreeCAD with the right tolerance settings, or skip it and upload the STEP file directly.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl.png",[84,85,86,87,88],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":91,"category":5,"date":6,"description":92,"image":93,"readTime":94,"tags":95,"title":100},"how-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore","No 3D printer? Paste a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse link and get it printed in Singapore. How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[96,97,98,99,11],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":102,"title":16},[11,12,13,14,15],{"slug":104,"category":5,"date":105,"description":106,"image":107,"readTime":108,"tags":109,"title":112},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. Avoid common mistakes that cause failed prints.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing.png","6 min read",[85,110,11,111],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":114,"category":5,"date":6,"description":115,"image":116,"readTime":9,"tags":117,"title":122},"lithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo","How 3D-printed lithophanes work, which photos turn out best, sizes and prices in Singapore, and how to light and display one.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Flithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo.png",[118,119,120,121],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":124,"category":34,"date":125,"description":126,"image":127,"readTime":9,"tags":128,"title":134},"outdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material","2025-04-10","Not all 3D printing materials survive outdoors. Learn which filaments handle UV, rain, and heat — and which ones will warp, fade, or crack.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Foutdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material.png",[129,130,131,132,133],"outdoor","ASA","PETG","UV resistance","weathering","Outdoor 3D Prints: Choosing the Right Material for Sun and Rain",{"slug":136,"category":34,"date":137,"description":138,"image":139,"readTime":94,"tags":140,"title":141},"pla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose","2025-03-15","A practical comparison of PLA and PETG — the two most popular FDM materials. Learn when to use each based on strength, heat resistance, and application.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fpla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose.png",[121,131,14,43],"PLA vs PETG: Which 3D Printing Material Should You Choose?",{"slug":143,"category":5,"date":144,"description":145,"image":146,"readTime":94,"tags":147,"title":150},"reducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs","2025-04-22","Simple design changes that can cut your 3D printing costs significantly. Learn about wall thickness, infill, orientation, and support optimisation.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Freducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs.png",[28,29,26,148,149],"supports","optimisation","Reducing 3D Printing Costs: Tips for Smarter Designs",{"slug":152,"category":5,"date":153,"description":154,"image":155,"readTime":156,"tags":157,"title":158,"updated_at":31},"stl-vs-3mf-which-file-format-to-use","2026-05-16","STL is the classic 3D printing format, but 3MF carries units, colour and multi-part data. How they differ, how to export each, and which to send us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fstl-vs-3mf-which-file-format-to-use.png","10 min read",[85,111,87,88,86],"STL vs 3MF: Which 3D Printing File Format Should You Use?",{"slug":160,"category":5,"date":161,"description":162,"image":163,"readTime":24,"tags":164,"title":168,"updated_at":56},"what-can-you-3d-print-real-world-ideas","2026-05-29","From replacement parts to custom gifts, real ideas for what to 3D print in Singapore — grouped by use case, matched to materials, with real workshop examples.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-can-you-3d-print-real-world-ideas.png",[165,166,11,167],"ideas","inspiration","use cases","What Can You 3D Print? 15 Real-World Ideas",{"slug":170,"category":171,"date":6,"description":172,"image":173,"readTime":94,"tags":174,"title":178},"whats-new-at-zerocore-september-2026","News","Paste a MakerWorld or Printables link, upload STEP, IGES or OBJ files, map multi-colour 3MFs and track every order. Everything new on zerocore.sg.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fwhats-new-at-zerocore-september-2026.png",[175,96,84,176,177],"updates","multi-colour","order tracking","What’s New at ZeroCore: Link Imports, STEP Uploads, Colour Slots and More",1791379050734]