OMNITECHS PRINTERPARTNERS

Is your 3D printer idle more often than you would like?

Put it forward for shared production.

You own a 3D printer, but finding enough work—or running a production business around it—takes time. OmniTechs is building a network of suitable printers at one production location. We coordinate production and work to develop demand through fulfilment, batch manufacturing and custom projects.

No guaranteed work or income. Applications are nonbinding; assessment and written terms come before participation.

The OmniTechs workshop in Groningen, with 3D printers and a workbench.
OUR WORKSHOPGroningen, NLExisting workshop · partner network in development
  • Your printer stays yours
  • €0.30 per eligible production hour
  • Shared production in Groningen
  • You can collect your printer again

Capacity + coordination

A printer alone does not make a production business.

A good print is one step. Finding customers, preparing files, scheduling machines and handling orders also take time. For small orders, this surrounding work can make low production prices impractical.

On your own

  • Find customers yourself
  • Organize production assignments
  • Process individual orders
  • Arrange your own logistics
  • Handle unpredictable demand

PRINTERPARTNERS

Together with OmniTechs

  • One shared production organization
  • Central order planning
  • Coordinated operational processing
  • Business production channels
  • The option to combine capacity

Shared coordination can bring work together. Costs and labor still exist, and suitable assignments depend on demand. They are not guaranteed.

Where we develop demand

One network. Different kinds of production.

OmniTechs handles commercial coordination and develops production demand through business relationships and partners. A printer is assigned work only when its materials, build volume and operating profile fit the job.

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Custom parts & prototypes

Functional parts, personalized products and prototypes with agreed material and quality requirements.

Explore the printing service

Two roles. Two payments.

Clear terms for your compensation.

Owning a printer and processing an order are different contributions. Each payment belongs to the person providing that contribution.

For the printer owner

€0.30/ production hour

For actual recorded, eligible production hours assigned to and completed by your printer. Placement or simply staying connected does not earn compensation.

Eligible production only

For the processing operator

€0.50/ processed order

For the person completing the entire agreed operation: removing prints, checking quality, preparing the item, packing and processing the order for dispatch.

Not automatically the owner
Example · not a forecast

Two printers with 100 eligible hours each produce €60.00 in gross printer compensation. If another person fully processes 80 orders, the €40.00 processing payment belongs to that person. It is not automatically paid to the printer owner.

There are no extra separate labor payments for removal, quality inspection or packing on top of €0.50. Packaging materials and postage are separate commercial costs. Eligible hours, responsibilities, cost allocation and settlement dates are agreed before participation. These participant payments are not customer rates; OmniTechs customer production prices and markup are separate.

Explore your own assumptions

Explore a possible production scenario.

What changes when you enter different hours or quantities? This tool shows only the gross compensation for the inputs you choose. It is not a forecast, commitment or net income.

€0.30 / production hour€0.50 / processed order
1–20 printers in this scenario.
0–720 hours. Your own assumption, not expected utilization.
0–2,000 orders. Leave at 0 if someone else processes them.
Optional: saving for an additional printer

Enter a purchase amount and your own assumption for net available savings. We never derive savings from gross compensation.

€400 is only an illustration, not a confirmed printer price. Maximum €1,000,000.
After all costs and taxes. Blank = unknown. You calculate and assess this assumption yourself; maximum €1,000,000.

Your scenario · per month

Printer compensation
€30.00
Your order processing
€0.00

Combined gross compensation

€30.00

Before costs and taxes. This is not net earnings.

6 months with exactly the same inputs€180.00Illustrative gross compensation, not a forecast.

Savings timeline: not calculated. Enter a positive purchase amount and explicit net savings in the optional fields.

Available work, utilization, downtime, wear, costs, taxes and purchase prices can change. The agreement determines which hours and tasks are actually payable. This tool does not purchase equipment or start participation.

Assessment first. Cooperation next.

From an idle printer to shared production capacity.

  1. 01

    Submit your printer

    Share the brand, model, quantity and condition of your machine.

  2. 02

    Technical assessment

    We assess compatibility, material profile, maintenance and safe operation.

  3. 03

    Agree the terms

    Ownership, costs, responsibilities, hour accounting and collection are documented first.

  4. 04

    Place your printer

    After approval, bring your printer to the OmniTechs production location in Groningen.

  5. 05

    Start with available work

    We schedule suitable production when compatible assignments and capacity are available.

  6. 06

    Review production and compensation

    Hours and compensation are recorded and shared through the agreed reporting process. We agree its frequency beforehand.

Optional · discuss it first

No printer yet? Explore models to discuss.

Start with suitability, before making a purchase. These manufacturer references help us discuss the options. Selling prices, stock and admission to Printerpartners have not been confirmed.

4 modelsCompare up to 3 models.

Bambu Lab A1 mini — manufacturer reference, not our inventory

Bambu Lab

A1 mini

Assessment required
Build volume
180 × 180 × 180 mm
Enclosure
Open frame
Material reference
PLA · PETG

Small parts, accessories and compact prototypes.

Conditions and source

Open-frame machine. No promise for demanding engineering materials; configuration and profile need assessment.

Not the full material list. Every job needs an appropriate profile and safe working conditions.

Manufacturer specifications ↗Image: Bambu Lab · Source checked 2026-10-23
Price to confirmAvailability to confirm
Discuss this model
Bambu Lab A1 — manufacturer reference, not our inventory

Bambu Lab

A1

Assessment required
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Enclosure
Open frame
Material reference
PLA · PETG

Larger PLA and PETG parts and repeated print jobs.

Conditions and source

Open-frame machine. Material, condition, maintenance and available working space determine suitability.

Not the full material list. Every job needs an appropriate profile and safe working conditions.

Manufacturer specifications ↗Image: Bambu Lab · Source checked 2026-10-23
Price to confirmAvailability to confirm
Discuss this model
Bambu Lab P1S — manufacturer reference, not our inventory

Bambu Lab

P1S

Assessment required
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Enclosure
Enclosed
Material reference
PLA · PETG

Parts and batches within an assessed material profile.

Conditions and source

Other materials require ventilation, settings and sometimes hardware assessment. An enclosure alone is not approval.

Not the full material list. Every job needs an appropriate profile and safe working conditions.

Manufacturer specifications ↗Image: Bambu Lab · Source checked 2026-10-23
Price to confirmAvailability to confirm
Discuss this model
Bambu Lab P2S — manufacturer reference, not our inventory

Bambu Lab

P2S

Assessment required
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Enclosure
Enclosed
Material reference
PLA · PETG

Parts, prototypes and repeated work after technical assessment.

Conditions and source

This model also needs individual machine and production-profile assessment. Advanced materials are not promised as standard.

Not the full material list. Every job needs an appropriate profile and safe working conditions.

Manufacturer specifications ↗Image: Bambu Lab · Source checked 2026-10-23
Price to confirmAvailability to confirm
Discuss this model

An A1 mini, A1, P1S or P2S is not automatically accepted. Own an X1 Carbon, H2D or another model? Submit it for assessment. Buy only after suitability, capacity, price and terms have been confirmed.

Buying equipment for someone else to manage needs prior legal and contractual assessment, including possible Dutch investment-object rules. No approval or exemption is claimed. This is a discussion, not an equipment offer with guaranteed earnings.

Ownership & flexibility

Your machine. Your ownership.

Your printer stays yours.

Your printer is physically located at OmniTechs so production work can be coordinated. The machine stays yours; joining does not transfer ownership. You can leave and collect it under the terms documented before participation.

  • The machine and your ownership are documented.
  • Use can cause normal wear and depreciation.
  • Costs, maintenance, damage, collection and final settlement are agreed in advance.
Read the answers about ownership and costs ↗

Expansion is a choice

Start with one printer. Expand when it fits.

An additional printer can be a next step if you want it and suitable demand and operational space exist. More machines also mean additional purchases, maintenance, wear and dependence on available work.

Decide using your own costs and actually available funds. There is no automatic growth path, fixed payback period or promise that one printer will fund the next.

Know before you join

Your questions, clearly answered.

Anything not yet settled is agreed beforehand. An enquiry starts that conversation.

Do I still own my printer?

Yes. You retain ownership of the physical printer. Joining does not transfer it to OmniTechs. The machine and your ownership are recorded in the cooperation agreement.

Can I collect my printer again?

Yes. You can end participation and collect your printer. The process, outstanding jobs, timing and final settlement are agreed in writing before you join. We do not promise a collection deadline that has not been agreed.

How is my compensation calculated?

The owner receives €0.30 per actual recorded, eligible production hour per printer. Only hours payable under the agreement count. Idle time or simply being connected earns nothing. Reporting and settlement dates are agreed beforehand.

Do I also receive €0.50 for order processing?

Only if you personally complete the entire agreed operation: removing prints, inspecting quality, preparing the item, packing it and processing the order for dispatch. If someone else does this, that payment belongs to them. Packaging materials and postage are separate costs.

Are production assignments guaranteed?

No. Available demand, technical suitability and operational capacity determine whether and when a printer is scheduled. Utilization, revenue and earnings are not guaranteed.

Which printers are accepted?

Each application is assessed for model, configuration, condition, maintenance, material profile, safe operation and available capacity. The models on this page are discussion references, not an approved list. You can also submit another brand or model.

Who pays for electricity, filament and maintenance?

We document that before participation. This page does not promise a general allocation of costs. The stated compensation is gross: do not assume OmniTechs covers every operating expense or that the amount is your net earnings.

What happens if my printer breaks down?

Maintenance, faults, normal wear, damage, liability and any insurance need to be addressed in advance. Production can cause wear and depreciation. We do not promise free repairs or compensation for damage here.

Can I add more printers?

You can offer multiple machines for assessment. Each additional printer needs suitable demand, technical assessment and operational space. Expanding is optional, not an automatic growth model.

Can I join without owning a printer?

You can discuss a printer you are considering buying. Buy only after the model, current price, terms and capacity have been confirmed. This is not a printer shop, and buying a printer does not entitle you to work. The purchase pathway also needs prior legal and contractual assessment.

Your printer. Our first conversation.

Ready to put your printer forward?

Tell us which machine you own or are considering. We discuss technical suitability, available capacity and the terms before you commit.

  1. Share your model and circumstances.
  2. We assess whether there is a suitable next step.
  3. Written terms first, placement afterwards.
Ask a question first ↗
Your application

Nonbinding. No purchase, agreement or guaranteed work. Participation starts only after assessment and written terms. Prefer to get in touch first? [email protected].

OMNITECHS PRINTERPARTNERS · GRONINGEN

Let your 3D printer become part of something bigger.

Help build a shared production organization where existing machines can be put to better use and new business production assignments can be handled together.

No guaranteed work or income. Applications are nonbinding; assessment and written terms come before participation.