3DMates
Charlotte, NC

Local 3D Fabrication
Network

Get parts made in days, not weeks. Browse vetted local printers in Charlotte or post a job and get responses—fast.

  • Local providers. Real portfolios.
  • Soft-gated contact details to reduce spam.
  • Built for prototypes, replacement parts, and small-batch runs.

Free to browse. Sign in to post, save, or contact.

Built for makers, founders, and local shops.

Avg response time: under 24h (beta target)

How it works

Three steps from idea to finished part.

01

Browse providers

Filter by material, process, or location. View portfolios, reviews, and capabilities on a map.

02

Post a job

Describe your part, set materials, budget, and deadline. Providers in your area get notified.

03

Get it made locally

Receive responses with price estimates and turnaround times. Choose a provider and get your parts.

New Feature

No 3D file? No problem.

Upload photos, sketches, or screenshots of what you want made. Local fabricators with design + print capabilities will help turn your idea into a real, physical part.

  • Upload reference images of your object or idea
  • Describe size, material, and intended use
  • Get matched with providers who offer modeling + printing

Upload Reference Images

Photos, sketches, screenshots

Describe Your Object

Size, material, intended use

Get It Made Locally

Providers model + print your part

Needs ModelingProviders see this label on your job

Two sides. One network.

Whether you need parts or make them, 3DMates connects the dots.

3D printing provider network across Charlotte, NC

For Customers

  • Rapid prototypes

    Test ideas fast with local turnaround.

  • Replacement parts

    Get exact-fit parts for machines, vehicles, and home.

  • Small batch runs

    Order 5 or 500 without factory minimums.

For Providers

  • Local leads

    Customers in your city looking for your exact capabilities.

  • Portfolio visibility

    Showcase your work, materials, and equipment.

  • Job requests in your niche

    Get matched to projects that fit your setup.

Trust & safety

A marketplace only works when both sides feel safe.

Moderation & approvals

Provider profiles are reviewed before going live. Quality control from day one.

Two-sided reviews

Both customers and providers leave reviews. Reputation is earned, not assumed.

Soft-gated contact

Contact details are visible to signed-in users only. Less spam, more real conversations.

Clear expectations

Every job lists budget, timeline, and materials upfront. No guessing games.

Turn local capacity into a network.

Charlotte's 3D printing community is bigger than you think. Join the network and start making.