Rapid Prototyping
Upload your files and get precise parts quickly for iterations and functional testing.
Bringing your ideas to life in 3D
Student-run 3D printing at Prince of Wales Secondary, Vancouver BC — fast, precise, and affordable prototypes, parts, and projects.
Designed by students, for students
We support classes, clubs, and personal projects with high-quality FDM printing, quick turnaround, and hands-on guidance. Every order helps build skills and fund our makerspace.
- Fast turnaround and clear communication
- Affordable pricing for the school community
- Material options and functional prototypes
What we offer
Competition Ready
Parts for robotics and engineering comps with quality settings and fast turnaround.
Academic Projects
Support for classes, science fairs, art, and club projects with reliable prints and guidance.
Custom Designs
We can help with CAD tweaks and model prep to ensure great prints and fit.
Student pricing
Standard
Regular PLA
Standard quality · 48-hour turnaround
$0.085/gram
- Best for prototypes and classroom models
- Good balance of speed and quality
- Great for most colors
Most Popular
Premium
Quality PLA
Premium finish · 24-hour turnaround
$0.115/gram
- Smoother surface and finer details
- Better for display parts and final models
- Priority queue for faster pickup
Specialty
Flexible TPU
For flexible parts like phone cases
$0.175/gram
- Impact- and bend-resistant parts
- Great for grips, gaskets, and cases
- Slower print; we’ll confirm timing
Engineering
PLA Aero
Lightweight foamed PLA · intro pricing
$0.195/gram
$0.185/gram
- Lighter parts for functional prototypes
- Good stiffness vs. mass ratio
- Energy‑efficient, reduced material density
Transparent student pricing for the PW community.
Estimate your cost
Material rate$0.115/gram
Weight × Qty0g × 1
Material subtotal$0.00
PLA Aero discount-$1.00
Support/Prep$0.00
Estimated total$0.00
Ready to print?
Send us your files and details — we’ll confirm materials, timing, and pickup at PW.