How we estimate mesh-to-CAD, 3D-scanning and 3D-printing jobs

CAD model derived from a scan, used for estimating

Every quote comes down to geometry and time. Here is roughly what drives the number for each of our services — and how our instant estimator uses the same logic.

3D printing

Price tracks material volume and machine time, with a floor for setup and finishing. Bigger, denser and taller parts cost more; a watertight model prints predictably.

3D scanning

Scanning scales with the size of the object and how much surface has to be covered — a small bracket is quick; a full assembly takes setup, multiple passes and alignment.

Mesh to CAD

This is the most hands-on: cost follows the complexity of the geometry — triangle count, surface area and how many features have to be rebuilt by hand.

Try the estimator

Upload a model on our estimate page and you will get an instant price from its geometry. If a file cannot be read automatically, you can still book a fixed-fee reservation and we will scope it by hand.