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FDM 3D printing for companies
RICREO prints functional FDM components for engineering teams and manufacturers. Repeatable batches, prototypes and jigs, with a 256 × 256 × 260 mm volume and a price calculated from the file.
Companies that worked with RICREO
FDM services
FDM only. Four services, from the same print farm, built for people who need to manufacture, not for gadget orders.
01Repeatable FDM parts, from dozens to thousands of units, without paying for a mold.
Batches without molds
02FDM prototypes faithful to the design, to test fit, ergonomics and strength before the production run.
Typical lead time 2–7 days
03We model and prepare geometry for FDM: wall thickness, overhangs, holes and strength.
From sketch to file
04Assembly jigs, fixtures and functional spares printed in FDM from a drawing or CAD file.
From drawing to part
Before you cut a mold
Move the quantity. Mold cost and lead time are estimates to frame the choice, not a quotation. The part price is calculated from the file.
100parts
Custom B2B price
An estimate to frame the choice. The unit price is calculated from the file and checked again before checkout.
| Item | RICREO FDM | Injection molding |
|---|---|---|
| Mold cost | €0 | from 3,300 € |
| Mold per part | €0 | €33 |
| Production start | 24–48 hours on standard materials | 6–12 weeks |
| Volume discount | Custom B2B price | After the mold |
| Design change | In the next batch | New tooling |
Materials
Seven filaments, chosen for strength, heat, outdoors or flexibility. The full comparison is on the technical page.
PETG
HDT70 °C
The most common serial-production compromise: tougher than PLA, easier than ABS, decent chemical resistance.
Case studies
Batches, jigs and prototypes that came off the machines in Savona.
FDMSerial production
Repeated parts, same orientation and same material, ready to assemble without a dedicated mold.
See the serviceFDMTooling
A fixture made to center the component during assembly, lightened where a solid section is not needed.
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PLA + TPUFunctional prototype
An electric-vehicle connector model, with body, ring and grip printed in PLA and TPU to test shape and handling.
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PCMechanical part
A link between a machine body and a control handle, printed in PC to carry the working load.
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FDMSpare from a drawing
A duct made to bring air into the cabin of a 1970s Corvette, where the original part could not be bought from a catalog.
See the serviceProcess
You upload STL, OBJ or 3MF to the quote tool, or send us the STEP for custom batches, with material and quantity.
The quote tool reads the geometry. The final price is checked again before checkout.
We run the batch with fixed parameters so parts stay consistent.
We check the parts and ship across Italy and Europe, or prepare pickup in Savona.
FAQ
Below a few thousand parts, almost always. A mold starts at several thousand euros and weeks of waiting. With FDM the tooling cost is zero and a standard-material batch can start in 24–48 hours. From 10 parts we apply −20%, from 30 parts −40%, and from 100 parts a custom B2B price.
The quote tool reads STL, OBJ and 3MF. For modeling and spares from drawings we also take STEP and dimensioned drawings. The online price is checked again before it becomes a checkout line.
The usable volume of the FDM print farm is 256 × 256 × 260 mm. Larger parts are reviewed separately, including splitting them into components to assemble.
For medium PLA, PETG and ABS we estimate about two production days, plus shipping. Nylon, ASA and polycarbonate usually need about seven days. Shipping in Italy is 24/48 hours, and about 48 hours in Europe.
Yes. For prototypes, batches and contract work we can sign a confidentiality agreement. Download our template from the NDA page, fill it in and send it to info@ricreo.io before the final files.
For functional runs we mainly use PETG, ABS, ASA, nylon and polycarbonate. PLA stays for visual trials and light jigs. TPU covers seals and grips. The materials page compares strength, heat, UV and flexibility.
The widget prices the part from its geometry and from the production rules. Before checkout the price is checked again, so a discount or an inconsistent file cannot slip into the order.
Yes. We manufacture in Savona and ship across Italy, Europe and, on request, outside the EU.
Price the part in the quote tool, or send us the batch if you need an NDA, an assembly or contract pricing.
