Savonia’s 3D-printing services

Savonia’s 3D printing laboratory offers research and development services related to 3D printing—from product design to prototype manufacturing.

Services often include comparing different 3D printing methods to find the best solution. We have a wide and modern range of equipment that enables 3D printing of parts from numerous materials. The printing areas and materials of our equipment can be found via this link: <link>

The software we use support the most common file formats; for 3D printing devices, the most widely used format is still STL.

The cost of 3D printing is determined by the used method (printer type), the material, and the input data. Manufacturing costs also take into account the necessary pre- and post-processing steps.

Generally, the most expensive part of 3D printing is the design of the part and related tasks—especially if they haven’t been considered in advance.

For metal parts, manufacturing costs are higher than for plastic prints. Therefore, it is often advisable to first produce the part in plastic to ensure its functionality before moving on to metal printing.

We do not offer commercial serial production of final products, as many of our devices are funded by the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund), and our 3D printing environment is not intended for industrial-scale manufacturing.

If you need production manufacturing of 3D-printed parts, we can provide information about commercial service providers and help you find a suitable one.

There are already several viable service providers in Finland for industrial-scale manufacturing needs, and across Europe, the number of providers is extensive.

In addition, we offer supplementary services related to 3D printing such as 3D modeling, 3D scanning, training services, and material testing. Our regional partners include Kuopio University Hospital, University of Eastern Finland, Savo Vocational College, and Ylä-Savo Vocational College.