Master 3D print quoting — from your first calculation to advanced integrations. Guides for every feature, written for real 3D printing businesses.
Account setup, onboarding, and your first quote
4 articles
STL/G-code upload, presets, and cost breakdowns
5 articles
Creating, sending, and managing professional quotes
5 articles
Client database, tags, and customer upload links
3 articles
Kanban board, calendar scheduling, and job photos
4 articles
Printers, materials, suppliers, and consumable tracking
4 articles
Create invoices, export PDFs, and sync with Xero
3 articles
Shopify, Xero, Webhooks, and cloud storage
5 articles
Design Studio, AI assistant, and Part Drawings
4 articles
Pricing strategies, growth tips, and running a print shop
2 articles
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Real-world advice for running a profitable 3D printing business.
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Understand the four cost components — material, machine time, labour, and overhead — and how Printforge calculates them.
How to upload STL files and get automatic dimension analysis and volume-based cost estimates.
Upload G-code files for precise cost calculations using slicer metadata — supports Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura.
Save your favourite printer + material + settings combos as presets for one-click cost calculations.
How to read the cost breakdown — the bar chart, per-component costs, and what drives your pricing.