For online stores and brands · white-label from Groningen
3D print dropshipping under your brand
We produce, assemble and dispatch under your brand. Agree the complete product, its price and production plan with us before the first run.
Sell 3D-printed products under your brand; we produce and dispatch. No monthly minimum. Machine base €0.442/hour, plus other costs, 30% markup and VAT. Retail and dropshipping charge consumed grams at the cost of one Bambu Lab PLA Matte spool including inbound postage (€25.20/kg). The exact landed reference is confirmed before quoting. Outbound shipping, components, assembly and packaging are separate costs.
What is 3D print dropshipping?
With 3D print dropshipping you sell 3D-printed products in your own webshop while a production partner prints, packs and ships them directly to your customer. You need no printers, no warehouse and no shipping desk. It is also called 3D print on demand: items are produced when an order comes in, or taken from a small stock you have made in advance.
Unlike ordinary dropshipping, the product is not sitting at a wholesaler. It is made for you, from your model, under your brand.
Your next step
Start where you are.
An idea, a file or a product you want to sell: take your next step online. Design, the complete supplied product and pricing are reviewed before production.
Capture use, dimensions and components. See what is missing and save your project after signing in.
Start my product ↗02I have an STL for productionAdd your model, choose who supplies materials and request review of the complete configuration.
Open production & fulfilment ↗03I need a one-off printEstimate your STL or 3MF without an account, then continue with your print request.
Estimate my print ↗See the panel before registering
Open cost breakdown
Work out the cost of an order
Add material and print time across all items in an order. Add processing once per order, separate packaging, actual postage and any assembly agreed beforehand. Apply 30% markup once to all costs. Amounts are rounded to cents per item and separate order charge.
| Cost line | Rate | How to calculate it |
|---|---|---|
| Material | €25.20 per kg | Retail and dropshipping charge consumed grams at the cost of one Bambu Lab PLA Matte spool including inbound postage (€25.20/kg). The exact landed reference is confirmed before quoting. Outbound shipping, components, assembly and packaging are separate costs. |
| Machine time | €0.442 per print hour | Print time from the slicer × €0.442. |
| Order processing and inspection | €0.50 per order | Print processing, removal and inspection; charged once per order. Packaging and shipping are separate. |
| Packaging (separate) | Agreed packaging costs before markup | The box, protection, labels and packing work are separate from the item price. The markup below applies once. |
| Parts and assembly | Agreed for the complete configuration beforehand | Required components, assembly and checks form part of the agreed delivered configuration. |
| Postage | Actual carrier cost before markup | Use the actual destination and parcel details; the markup below applies once. |
| OmniTechs | + 30% | Once on all base costs: material, machine time, order processing, agreed parts and assembly, packaging and actual postage. Do not mark up charges already including it again. |
| VAT | Applicable VAT; 21% in the domestic example | The invoice follows the applicable VAT rules. |
Worked example
One order containing one lampshade: production example
One order containing one lampshade: 6 print hours, 250 g of filament. This production example includes processing once; packaging, postage and any assembly are excluded. It is not a delivered complete-lamp price. Our filament material basis is €25.20 per kg, before markup.
| Cost line | Production example | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Material | €6.30 | Consumed grams at one-spool cost including inbound postage. |
| Machine time (6 × €0.442) | €2.65 | Print hours at the shared dropshipping base rate. |
| Order processing (once) | €0.50 | Once per order, regardless of item count. |
| Subtotal | €9.45 | Material, machine time and order processing. |
| + 30% OmniTechs | €2.84 | Once per item and separate order charge. |
| Excl. VAT | €12.29 | Packaging, postage and assembly agreed separately. |
| + 21% VAT | €2.58 | VAT on the example total excluding VAT. |
| Incl. VAT | €14.87 | Production example; not a complete delivered lamp total. |
Two items, one order
One order containing two lampshades: production example
Two lampshades, EACH 250 g and 6 print hours. Material basis: €25.20 per kg before markup. Order processing applies once. Excludes VAT, packaging, postage, assembly; not a complete-lamp price.
| Cost line | Production example | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Material | €12.60 | Consumed grams at one-spool cost including inbound postage. |
| Machine time (two items) | €5.30 | Print hours at the shared dropshipping base rate. |
| Order processing (once) | €0.50 | Once per order, regardless of item count. |
| Subtotal | €18.40 | Material, machine time and order processing. |
| + 30% OmniTechs | €5.53 | Once per item and separate order charge. |
| Excl. VAT | €23.93 | Packaging, postage and assembly agreed separately. |
Dispatch speed
What is ready before an order arrives?
Stock can move production steps earlier, but dispatch still depends on capacity and the carrier. Agree per product what is made and paid for in advance.
| Approach | What is prepared in advance | Dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Print on demand | Consumed filament and limited custom packaging by agreement. | Print, assemble, check, pack and dispatch according to the agreed schedule. |
| Materials in stock | Filament, parts and packaging | Print, assemble, check, pack and dispatch using the agreed stock. |
| Finished items in stock (Fulfilment Plus) | A few printed and assembled products | Pick, inspect, pack and dispatch according to the agreed plan. |
Logistics and custom packaging
Sell 3D-printed products under your brand; we produce and dispatch. No monthly minimum. Machine base €0.442/hour, plus other costs, 30% markup and VAT.
Manufacturing: 100 units at onboarding and at least 100 units/month. Prepay whole monthly materials, boxes and supplies. Logistics for 100 products costs €60/month before 30% markup and VAT.
What we do and what you handle
You handle the model, commercial rights and complete configuration. Consumed filament is charged at one-spool cost including inbound postage. Limited custom packaging is agreed beforehand. Plus your webshop, selling prices, payments, customer service and your returns policy towards the buyer.
We handle: printing, finishing, assembly with the parts you supply, inspection, packing with the agreed packaging and branding and shipping to your customer with tracking. White-label means your customer sees your brand, not ours.
For complete lamps, we agree the full configuration before production: printed parts, lighting, power supply, cable, other components, assembly and checks. We accept that configuration for production only after the necessary suitability and product qualification have been demonstrated and the price and delivery have been agreed.
Why print on demand from the Netherlands
Production and dispatch take place in Groningen, the Netherlands. Agree the destination, carrier, production schedule and dispatch plan before the first run.
- Delivery timing depends on print time, available stock, scheduling and the carrier; we agree the estimate for your order.
- Postage is the actual carrier cost plus 30% markup and applicable VAT; check the destination and parcel details before agreeing the total.
- Limited custom packaging and branding are available by agreement.
- Direct contact with the person who makes your product, in English or Dutch.
Licences and rights are required
Whether a model is free does not determine commercial permission. Check the licence for that exact model and any other rights needed for your intended use.
Send evidence of the necessary commercial rights before the first production run: the exact licence and, where required, separate permission from the relevant rights holder. Without evidence of the necessary rights, we do not print that model for sale.
Passing on orders
Your first enquiry is about your product and sales channel; do not send buyer addresses with it. Before processing real orders, we agree the necessary order records, who can access them and how records for dispatch and aftercare are retained.
You can start with email or a shared sheet. For each order we need the order number, product and variant, quantity and delivery address. After dispatch you receive the tracking number.
An automatic Shopify or WooCommerce connection is not needed to start and is not part of this service by default. If you want one later, we scope an API integration as a separate project.
Returns
Before the first run, agree how returns, damage and reprints will be handled: the inspection and restocking needed, the next action you choose and any agreed costs. You remain your buyer's contact. Order processing is not an established returns tariff.
Just need one file printed?
This page is for webshops that want to sell repeatedly under their own brand. For a single print for your own use, go to the printing service. If you want a batch delivered to you instead of shipped to each customer, plan a small production run.
Questions about 3D print dropshipping
Is this the same as print-on-demand T-shirts?
No. Print on demand platforms such as Gelato mostly handle textiles and paper. This is about 3D-printed objects, with their own print times, materials, finishing and packaging.
How much does an hour of 3D printing cost?
With us, machine time is €0.442 per print hour. Including the 30% OmniTechs markup that is €0.57 per hour, excluding VAT. Material is totalled across the order; the €0.50 base processing cost covers print removal and inspection once per order. Packaging and shipping are separate from the item price. Apply 30% once to all costs, including storage and actual postage; do not mark up the already inclusive hourly rate again.
How do you calculate the price of a 3D print?
Take the weight and print time from your slicer. Material = weight × €25.20 per kg. Machine time = print hours × €0.442. Total material and machine time for the order, add €0.50 processing once, separate packaging, actual postage and any assembly agreed beforehand. Apply 30% once, then applicable VAT. The worked example on this page shows each step.
Can I legally sell 3D prints?
Check the exact model licence and any other necessary rights, including for your own or commissioned designs. A free download does not establish permission to sell. We do not print for sale without evidence of the necessary rights; model permission alone does not settle every product or selling requirement.
Is 3D print dropshipping profitable?
Compare your selling price with the agreed production and order costs, storage and postage. Include sales fees, returns and your own working time. Per-item costs depend on order contents and volume. A sample or small batch can help investigate quality, costs and demand; choose the step that fits your product.
Why is the markup shown separately?
The 30% markup applies once to all base costs, including packaging and actual postage. It lets you compare the cost breakdown. Markup is not our net profit; business expenses also come out of it.
How do logistics and packaging work?
Sell 3D-printed products under your brand; we produce and dispatch. No monthly minimum. Machine base €0.442/hour, plus other costs, 30% markup and VAT. Manufacturing: 100 units at onboarding and at least 100 units/month. Prepay whole monthly materials, boxes and supplies. Logistics for 100 products costs €60/month before 30% markup and VAT.
What is Fulfilment Plus?
Fulfilment Plus means products are made and paid for in advance, then held for dispatch by agreement. Recurring monthly production follows the separate manufacturing terms; logistics are agreed beforehand.
Can I test one product first?
Yes. A sample can be agreed at the same rates. We agree its complete delivered scope and price before making it. You can assess size, quality and finish; appearance approval does not replace the necessary product qualification.
How do 3D printing, manufacturing, fulfilment and dropshipping fit together?
Manufacturing is making your product: here, that means 3D printing, finishing and any assembly agreed in advance. Fulfilment is handling your store's orders: managing stock, picking, packing and shipping. With 3D print dropshipping, we combine production with dispatch directly to your customer under your brand. Products can be made to order or produced ahead and held in stock. We agree the product scope, stock and schedule before starting; you manage your store and customer relationships.
Work out your first product
Send your model, slicer figures and intended complete configuration. We agree the price and any sample before making it; a sample does not replace the necessary product qualification.