FDM · Engineering Materials · 500mm Build Volume · Same Day Pickup Available
We run a large in-house FDM print farm in San Diego. Instant online quotes, next day turnaround for most orders, and a local team that actually knows materials. Not just a website that outsources your job.
Takt 3D, San Diego
Why Takt 3D
Most online 3D printing platforms are brokers, they take your order and farm it out. We own our machines, run them in San Diego, and have the FDM expertise to back it up.
We run a significant fleet of FDM printers in-house. Multiple machines run simultaneously on your order, so quantity doesn't slow us down. Your order doesn't leave San Diego.
FDM parts are ready the next business day for most orders. Urgent San Diego pickups? Call us, same day is often possible for simpler jobs. No multi week waits, no guessing games.
Based at 7940 Silverton Ave in San Diego. Walk in, pick up same day, get parts inspected in person. No shipping wait, no FedEx delays, no damage risk for urgent deliveries.
PLA is for beginners. We stock PETG, ASA, ABS, TPU, PA6-CF carbon fiber, PC polycarbonate, ESD-safe PETG, and more. We'll recommend the right material for your mechanical requirements.
Single-piece prints up to 500 × 500 × 500 mm. For oversized parts, we print in precision-bonded sections that look and perform like a single piece. Most competitors cap at 250mm.
We've been printing under 037 Designs for years. We know which settings prevent warping, how to dial in tolerances, and how to design for printability. This expertise only comes from running tens of thousands of parts.
San Diego standard lead times
Technology
We run a large in-house FDM farm in San Diego. Fast, versatile, and capable of engineering-grade thermoplastics from one part to thousands.
FDM · Material Extrusion · Thermoplastic Filament
FDM is the backbone of our operation and for good reason. It's fast, versatile, handles engineering-grade thermoplastics, and scales from one part to thousands without changing the workflow. Our FDM farm runs around the clock, which is how we deliver next day parts consistently. From PLA to carbon-fiber nylon, we know FDM deeply.
Materials
We stock over 10 thermoplastics in our San Diego facility. Each has specific strengths. We will help you choose the right one.
* Food-safe only when printed with appropriate nozzle and post-processing. Contact us for details. · View full materials guide →
What We Print
We print for every stage of product development, from first-concept mockups to functional end-use parts shipped to your customers.
Validate your design before committing to tooling. Get a physical part in your hands next day, test fit, form, and function before investing on injection molds or machining.
Engineering-grade materials for parts that go into real products, PETG, ASA, PA6-CF, and polycarbonate. Parts that survive heat, impact, chemicals, and the real world.
Custom tooling for your production line. Jigs and fixtures are one of the best uses of 3D printing: unique geometry, complex shapes, and precise fit that would cost 10× more to machine.
Up to 500 × 500 × 500 mm as a single piece. Architecture models, industrial enclosures, full size concept models. For even larger. We section-print and precision-bond.
Trade show models, investor demos, product renders made physical. We use high-detail FDM settings for display quality, or painted FDM for large-scale visual models.
Medical models from CT scans, ESD-safe electronics tooling, heat-set inserts, bar tap handles, architectural models. If it's printable, we've probably done it, or we'll figure it out.
How It Works
A no-friction workflow from file to finished part, engineered for speed.
Drop your STL, STEP, or OBJ file into our instant quote tool. Get a price in minutes, no sales rep, no waiting, no phone tag.
We check your file for printability and confirm the right material for your application. If we spot an issue, we flag it before printing, not after.
Your job goes to our San Diego farm. We print, support-remove, post-process, and inspect every part against your spec before it leaves the building.
San Diego locals: pick up same day or next day. Need it shipped? FedEx and UPS nationwide, tracked, insured, and packed for safe transit.
Industries We Serve
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Ready to Print
Upload your file for an instant quote. Most FDM orders are ready next business day. San Diego local? Pick up in person, no shipping wait.