3D Printing

JDL Innovations offers FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D printing from our Jimboomba workshop, south of Brisbane. Our build volume is 340 x 320 x 340mm, allowing us to print large functional parts and prototypes in a single piece. We achieve typical dimensional accuracy of ±0.2mm, which is suitable for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, and end-use parts where tight metal-machining tolerances are not required. Layer heights from 0.1mm to 0.3mm are available depending on your surface finish and speed requirements. We serve customers across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and all of Australia with fast turnaround and reliable packaging.

We print in a wide range of engineering-grade FDM filaments. PLA is our standard material — affordable, easy to print, and suitable for prototypes and display models. PETG offers better impact resistance and chemical resistance for functional parts. ABS and ASA provide higher heat resistance, with ASA being UV-stable for outdoor applications. Nylon (PA) delivers excellent strength and wear resistance for mechanical components. TPU is our flexible material option for seals, grips, and vibration dampeners. For maximum strength, we offer carbon fibre reinforced composites that combine high stiffness with low weight. Contact us to discuss which material best suits your application.

3D printing is the right choice when you need complex geometries that would be impossible or prohibitively expensive to machine, such as internal channels, organic shapes, or lattice structures. It excels at rapid prototyping — you can go from CAD file to physical part in hours rather than days. Low-quantity production runs (one to fifty parts) are often more cost-effective as 3D prints than as machined parts because there is no tooling or setup cost. Jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids are another strong use case, where the ability to iterate quickly saves significant time on the shop floor. For a detailed comparison of when to use 3D printing versus CNC machining, see our guide at jdlinnovations.au/blog/cnc-machining-vs-3d-printing-when-to-use-each.