From the workshop.
Hard-won, practical notes on materials, processes, file prep and finishing, written by the people who run the machines.
Latest · 8 Oct 2026
How do you choose an award plaque?
How to choose an award or appreciation plaque in Singapore: acrylic, engraved metal, crystal or a cast frame, what to write on it, and how long it takes.
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- Start here How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore A step-by-step guide to getting a custom part 3D printed in Singapore, from file (or no file) to process choice, instant pricing, finishing and collection.
- Start here Understanding our quotation process We understand that transparency is key when it comes to providing our clients with accurate and fair quotes for their 3D printing needs.
Getting started
New to 3D printing? Begin here, from your first print to finding files.
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Pillar guide How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore A step-by-step guide to getting a custom part 3D printed in Singapore, from file (or no file) to process choice, instant pricing, finishing and collection. -
Pillar guide Your First 3D Print: A Beginner's Guide 3D printing technology has made it easier than ever before to turn your digital designs into physical objects. -
14 Mar 2023 Where can you get free 3D files to print? Where to download free 3D files (MakerWorld, Printables, Thingiverse and more), how to check a file will print, and what its licence lets you do.
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28 Aug 2026 What is 4D printing, and can you order it yet? 4D printing explained: 3D printed parts that change shape with heat, water or light, where the research stands, and what you can order in Singapore today. -
5 Aug 2026 Metal 3D printing or CNC machining: which does your part need? How to choose between metal 3D printing and CNC machining: geometry, tolerances, quantity, cost and lead time, from a Singapore workshop that runs both. -
11 Oct 2024 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) explained: how it works, materials, strengths, limits, costs and when to choose it. From a Singapore studio. -
14 Mar 2023 FDM or SLA or SLS: Which is Right for You? How to choose between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing, and when 3D printing beats CNC or injection moulding altogether.
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Pillar guide Not sure which material to choose from? Choosing the right material is an important aspect of 3D printing. The material you select will affect the strength, durability, flexibility, and… -
2 Sept 2026 Which SLA resin should you choose for your part? A guide to choosing SLA resin in Singapore: standard, tough, clear, castable and high-temp, with costs per gram and what each resin prints best. -
13 Aug 2026 What materials can be laser cut? What can be laser cut: acrylic 3mm to 25mm, plywood, MDF, card and leather, what we engrave instead and what never goes in our Singapore laser cutter. -
14 Mar 2023 How do you choose the right colour for a 3D print? The Bambu Lab colours we 3D print in, how multi-colour printing works, and when to paint or UV print instead for a brand colour or a logo.
Design & file prep
Get your model print-ready and sent to us the right way.
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Pillar guide How do you prepare a 3D model so it prints properly? One table of 3D printing design rules for walls, holes, text, overhangs, fits and size in filament, resin, nylon and metal, with a guide for each. -
8 Oct 2026 Why won't my 3D file slice, and how do I fix it? Why a 3D file won't slice: holes and non-manifold edges, flipped faces, walls with no thickness, extra shells, and how to repair each mesh error. -
7 Oct 2026 How much clearance do 3D printed parts need to fit together? See how much clearance 3D printed parts need to push, press or move together, the tolerance each process holds, and heat-set insert hole sizes. -
7 Oct 2026 Which metal 3D printing defects can you fix in the design? Five metal 3D printing defects start in the design: sagging holes, overhangs that need supports, warped plates, trapped powder and faces that miss. -
7 Oct 2026 Which resin (SLA) print defects can you fix in the design? Six resin print defects start in the design: hollow parts that crack, cupping, walls that warp, support marks, holes that close up and brittle clips. -
7 Oct 2026 Which nylon powder (SLS and MJF) print problems can you fix in the design? Five nylon SLS and MJF print problems start in the design: trapped powder, warped panels, fused moving parts, cracked hinges and lost detail. -
29 Jun 2026 Laser cutting file types, explained Laser cutting needs a vector file: SVG or DXF, or an AI or PDF with real vector lines. Why PNG and JPG can't be cut, and which line colour cuts or engraves. -
2 Jul 2025 How do I design an architectural model for 3D printing? How to design an architectural model for 3D printing: 1 mm details and wall thickness at scale, picking a scale, splitting by floor and finishing. -
29 Jan 2024 How do I export and send a 3D file so it prints first time? A checklist for exporting and sending a 3D file for printing: the right format, millimetre units, one file per part, clear names and how to upload it. -
29 Jan 2024 What are the most common problems with 3D printed models? Common problems with 3D printed models in FDM filament, SLA resin, SLS and MJF nylon and SLM metal: what each looks like, why it happens, the fix. -
29 Jan 2024 Which filament (FDM) print defects can you fix in the design? Six FDM print defects start in the design, not the printer: thin walls, sagging bridges, overhangs, warped bases, tight holes and weak layers. -
14 Mar 2023 Understanding our 3D Design Process We understand that every product starts with an idea. Whether it's a new product you want to create or a modification to an existing design, our team…
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Pillar guide 3D Print Finishing Options: Which Coat Should You Choose? Compare 3D print finishing options: filling and sanding, 1k vs 2k automotive paint, matte or gloss clear coat, metal plating, clear parts and logos. -
18 Aug 2026 How do you get a real metal finish on a 3D print? Metallic paint, chrome-effect spray, electroplating or printing in metal: how each looks up close, what it suits, and which one to pick for a trophy. -
6 Aug 2026 What does filling and sanding do to a 3D print? What filling and sanding does to a 3D print: the hand process step by step, honest before-and-after results, and when SLA resin is the smarter pick. -
16 Jun 2026 What is overspray, and which faces will it reach? Unpainted faces on a sprayed 3D print can catch overspray haze: which faces stay clean, how threads and holes are masked, and what we do if haze lands. -
19 Mar 2024 What spray paint colours can my 3D print come in? Spray paint colours for 3D prints in Singapore: stock solids, fluorescents and metallics, Pantone matching in 1k or 2k, and matte, satin or gloss clears. -
23 Feb 2024 How do you put metal threads or magnets in a 3D print? Put reusable metal threads in a 3D print with heat-set brass inserts, or seal magnets, nuts and bearings in mid-print: how each works and what to send. -
23 Feb 2024 How do you get a logo onto a 3D print? How to put a logo on a 3D print: embossed or debossed geometry, UV printing, painted colour, decals or laser engraving, and the files to send. -
22 Jan 2024 Electroplating colours and finishes Electroplating in Singapore turns a resin or filament 3D print into real metal: chrome, gold, copper, brass and coloured finishes, and how long it takes. -
1 Nov 2023 3D Printing Painting and Surface Finishes How we paint 3D prints: why filament prints need filler and sanding first, why resin barely does, and where spray, airbrush and plating fit. -
15 Mar 2023 How clear can a 3D printed part get? How clear a 3D printed part can really get, what makes it clearer, and four routes to a see-through part, from clear resin to acrylic and vacuum forming.
Quoting & ordering
What it costs, how long it takes and how ordering works.
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Pillar guide Understanding our quotation process We understand that transparency is key when it comes to providing our clients with accurate and fair quotes for their 3D printing needs. -
7 Aug 2026 How much does 3D printing cost in Singapore? What sets the price of a 3D print in Singapore: material, machine time, process and finishing, how to bring it down and where to get the exact figure. -
1 Nov 2024 Instant quotation for ordering 3D prints A guide to ordering 3D prints with our instant quotation: upload your file, choose material and finish, and get your prints delivered with ease. -
3 Oct 2024 How long will my order take? Turnaround times for 3D printing in Singapore: 24h quotes, 5 to 7 working days standard production, rush options on trophies, and what speeds an order up. -
3 Oct 2024 How to self collect your 3D print How self-collection works at Additive Inn: 994 Bendemeer Road, Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, what to bring, ready notifications, and courier vs pickup.
Capabilities & applications
Large-format, signage and the range of what we can make.
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Pillar guide How big can a 3D print be, and what if mine is bigger? See the largest single 3D print each process can make, from filament to metal, and how bigger parts are split, joined and finished so seams disappear. - 8 Oct 2026 How do you choose an award plaque? How to choose an award or appreciation plaque in Singapore: acrylic, engraved metal, crystal or a cast frame, what to write on it, and how long it takes.
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8 Oct 2026 What's a good Christmas gift in Singapore? Christmas gift ideas in Singapore for Secret Santa, colleagues, family and clients, with personal picks in every budget and the dates to order by. -
8 Oct 2026 How do long service awards work in Singapore? Long service awards in Singapore: the usual milestones, when CPF and tax apply, the IRAS S$200 limit, what to give at 5 to 25 years and what to engrave. -
7 Oct 2026 What's a good birthday gift in Singapore? Birthday gift ideas in Singapore that are about the person, in three budgets, with gifts for her, him and milestone birthdays, and when to order. -
10 Sept 2026 How is a bespoke trophy actually made? Inside the making of a bespoke trophy in Singapore: concept sketches, 3D sculpting, SLA printing, electroplating, engraving, bases and timelines. -
8 Sept 2026 Door gift ideas for Singapore events, by what people actually keep Door gift ideas for Singapore events, by per-head budget: what survives the drawer, what a laser can mark cleanly, quantities, lead times and the S$50 teacher rule. -
8 Sept 2026 What kind of mural should your office wall get? Office wall mural ideas for Singapore workplaces: hand-painted feature walls, printed graphics and 3D relief, plus durability, timelines and process. -
4 Sept 2026 How is an architectural scale model actually made? How architectural and industrial scale models are made in Singapore: scale, CAD prep, 3D printing, laser cutting, painting, lighting and installation. -
1 Sept 2026 Customised Teachers' Day gifts, and the S$50 rule most parents miss What Singapore's S$50 gift rule actually means for Teachers' Day, why pooling the class money does not get around it, and which customised gifts suit whom. -
1 Sept 2026 Farewell gift ideas for a colleague leaving, in Singapore What to actually get a colleague who is leaving, by budget, with the group-chat problems solved: who collects the money, what survives a desk move, and lead times. -
1 Sept 2026 Wedding gift ideas in Singapore: the ang bao, and what to give besides How much to put in a Singapore wedding ang bao, when an actual gift makes sense on top of it, and what couples still have on a shelf five years later. -
25 Aug 2026 Custom medals in Singapore: how they are made and what small runs cost Custom medals in Singapore for sports, events and corporate awards: 3D printed masters, electroplated finishes, engraving, small runs and lead times. - 20 Aug 2026 Personalised corporate gifts in Singapore: which technique fits your list? Personalised corporate gifts in Singapore: how laser engraving, UV printing, photo figurines and electroplating compare, plus minimums and lead times.
- 11 Aug 2026 Buying an acrylic sign: the decisions to make before you order The decisions behind an acrylic sign order in Singapore: cast vs extruded sheet, cut letters vs printed panels vs 3D letters, mounting, lifespan and cost.
- 22 Jul 2026 Custom figurine from a photo: how 3D figurine printing works in Singapore Turn a photo of a person, pet or mascot into a figurine: hand-painted, colour-printed or left blank to paint. How 3D figurine printing works in Singapore.
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29 Jun 2026 Bespoke corporate gifts, made in Singapore Bespoke corporate gifts in Singapore, designed from your logo and made in-house, from figurines and awards to branded desk pieces and bulk event runs. - 15 Jun 2026 Corporate awards vs trophies, and how to choose Corporate awards vs trophies in Singapore: how they differ, which materials and finishes suit each, lead times and how to choose the right piece.
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15 Jun 2026 Unique corporate gift ideas worth keeping Unique corporate gift ideas in Singapore that get kept, not drawered, from bespoke awards and figurines to branded keepsakes and bulk event gifts. -
4 Oct 2024 How 3D-Printed Signage Letters Are Designed and Made How 3D-printed signage letters are made in Singapore: material choice, sculpting depth, finishing, and mounting to a backboard.