Make Money 3D Printing - How to Start a Business Step by Step
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- Starting a 3D Printing Business?
You need to build a brand/website! I use and recommend using Wix
www.wix.com/AustenHartley
I started my 3D printing business over four years ago, in this video I review the steps that I went though to both start and grow the business.
3D Printing Business Blueprint Slideshow
docs.google.com/presentation/...
A Complete Course on 3D Printing
skl.sh/3IBseeE
🚨Learn to Design Anything for 3D Printing
skl.sh/3sF5274
Consider Subscribing 🚨 bit.ly/3bCgTgz 🚨
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Step 1
02:05 Step 2
03:30 Step 3
06:37 Website Building Example
08:24 My Websites
14:55 Step 4
15:52 Step 5
17:42 Step 6
Products I use daily and recommend
Best Printer Under $500 - amzn.to/2NZHDhP
Glass Bed - amzn.to/2NXYamf
Slight upgrade to Ender 3 - amzn.to/2NYiYtU
Best Overall Printer - shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=ahart
Larger Print Bed Printer - amzn.to/31nl0XJ
BL Touch (I dont use this one, but some people like them) - amzn.to/3fllLbO
Adhesive - amzn.to/3aihIcZ
Filament - amzn.to/3feFzg5
👀 WHO AM I ?!
After graduating from Engineering school I pursued a quick professional football career in the Canadian Football League. I retied from the CFL after just two years to focus on business development and investing. I currently own and operate an engineering design and 3D printing company and a few other businesses that are discussed on this channel !
📝Get in touch with me here - austen@crate3d.com
📱Follow me on instagram @ _austenhartley
Affiliate Disclaimer - Some of the links are affiliate links where I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
I’ve been brainstorming about this for months and this video was both reaffirming and informative. It answered all my questions and reinforced some ideas for my own 3d printing business idea. Thanks for this.
Was thinking about starting one, i study design and prototyping in school so we use tons of 3d software and 3d printers. Also have a resin printer and just ordered myself a fdm printer! So thank you so much for the video
Best of luck. I was thinking of doing it on the side for extra money. Would love to have a nice nest egg. Have you made any progress?
@@Isidore22 yeah its been going quite ok, its only on a small scale but i let me ender 5+ basically print 24/7 for peoples orders
@@Jefdc how’s it going now??
@@Justadudechillin Its been pretty ok, ive earned around 1k with printing but its more like a hobby for me. I do have 5 printers rn tho
@@Jefdc that’s awesome dude! I just scored my first client. They wanted a specific logo in their shop so I made it for them. $115 for 60 of them
I’m looking to add 3D printed products as a sub category of my business, your videos have been super helpful as a beginner thank you!
Austen, I have to say, your video is quite impressive. I have been designing for 30+ years, 3D printing for 10 years and I have an MBA. Throughout my business and engineering career I have really never seen such a concise & on-point presentation of a business development scheme. You definitely have a gift. Keep it up!!
So professional I love the content one of my favorite 3d printing channels
I've been thinking about getting into 3d printing. It seems fun!! Like the cleanliness of your video!
Great Content as always!
Loving the heaps of information you're providing appreciate it!!
Any chance you could share (or in a future video) your procedure for processing and shipping 3d prints? Thanks again!
Thank you !
We generally design everything to print without supports so processing is pretty easy. Shipping is all just integrated into the different platforms we use to sell products and then we have a shipping account for sending custom orders. That stuff is the annoying but easy stuff as once you do it once it's pretty much all set up.
@@AustenHartley Thanks for that! Also 1 quick question. For offering 3D printing services, are there any issues in regards to printing files (such as ones that come from Thingiverse) that have a Creative Commons NonCommercial license?
@@ghosn33 yeah, the issue is that you don't have the rights to that IP. DM the author on thingiverse and ask about commercial licensing 👍
Good video, gets the basics down well, and proves you don't need an MBA to start a business!
Thank you !
Hi Austin. Great video again. You are very good on those videos. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
Thanks Nikos!
thank you for helping me.
Quality content, thank you for breaking this down! As a professional mechanical designer, I think it would be a shame not to use my Solidworks experience to build a business of my own
100% agree!
Shameless self gratification
Shameless
i have an question on what to buy for an buisness like this an fdm or resin printer
can you tell me what i should charge per ounce or per pound of fillament for my 3d printing model business. ? i plan on just weighing the models and charging by weight. thank you.
but we already have way too much plastic, can the business be made with recycled material?
How would you suggest paying a designer? On call, commision, etc.?
Hey Austen, phenomenal video. I’m in the process of building my own here on the east coast US. Have you seen a market for SLA parts? FDM definitely and SLA is getting much cheaper. Wanted to see if you dabble in this as well.
Hey Henry ! We used to have a few SLA printers but found that it was easier to pick one type and stick with it when trying to scale the business. There is definitely still a good market for both. One of the best things to do is to find the market first and then choose what printing method will best fit that market. It can definitely change overtime but for example if there is a product you want to design and sell, if FDM is better, try that and vica versa for SLA.
Great video Austen.....Im a veteran 3d modeler/designer and I do industrial 3D printing for a living at work......having said all that, and since I work for existing clients (mostly for industrial tooling applications)......I have no idea what to 3d print at home to sell......none whatsoever....you make it sound so easy , yet I can't find something that a home PRUSA can make that people will want , in order to make that 20-50$ a day....any tips?
I would say just search around Etsy, Thingiverse, etc till you find a product or a niche that you like, confirm there is a market for it, design some variations / new products for that niche market and list them on etsy. I have done this a few times with great success. I go over it in more detail in the free etsy course linked in the slideshow.
Do I need artistic skills to do this? Drawing, etc
How to sign in for the ender 3 giveaway
Enjoyed your video. Always good to see another Canadian on here. Would you recommend the Ender 3 or the 5 if the money wasn't an issue? I'm looking at getting a printer and I don't want to get one and then wish I had bought another. Thanks for your thoughts on the matter.
Hey there ! Definitely the ender 3 ! My go to since day one.
@@AustenHartley Thanks for the feedback!
@@AustenHartley This is one I'm looking at from Amazon: Creality Ender 3 Max FDM 3D Printer with Silent Mainboard Meanwell Power Supply Carborundum Glass Platform Large Print Size 300 * 300 * 340mm... thoughts on this one? Or just a standard 3? Thanks again.
@@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 I would just go with the standard one ! If you want a bigger print bed, the CR10 series is a fantastic option !
@@AustenHartley One last question (not likely): where would you suggest is the best place to buy one here in Alberta? Thanks in advance.
Playlist for these 3D printing intro-to/business-start-up/how-to/upgrade videos…?
Hi Austen, the second link on page two is the same as the first link, to the 3D printer, so there is no valid link to the Free Design Software & Tutorial. Thanks!
On it ! Thank you !
Fixed :)
I hear quite a few people say that you should know how to use CAD software, before starting a business. I was wondering what your opinion is.
100000% mate, i tried starting without it and its impossible to actually make money, get two monitors, run a training youtube video of fushion 360, learn it and practice at the same time. Its the market leader so even if your business fizzles out you can market yourself to other employers as competent in fushion 360, or you could even just sell designs. Some times i just buy my deisgns and make minor tweaks to sell rather than wasting my own time. Its frustrating to learn but if you learn it, essentially all the others will be similar. Its kinda like Photoshop vs paint, if you can use Photoshop, you can use paint.
My website is actually slightly different, I implemented automated quotation and payment systems, so ordering a 3D print does not require any direct contact with the client. It has not been heavily promoted yet
Thats fantastic ! I like the efficiency of it.
pls drop your website link
Very useful, thanks. What's your take on SLS printers for starters?
To start a business and make money using SLS the customer base is different than just a standard FDM printer. If you can find the customers, you will be at an advantage as there will be less competition, but it is definitely not as mainstream !
@@AustenHartley Thanks for the reply. Do you know any resources where I could start prepping myself for an SLS business?
@@1166NYC Ahh sorry I do not ! The business model will be similar to FDM but you can probably go after some better corporate clients !
You've probably answered this a ton but why do you use Fusion 360 as opposed to another design program? Do you think it's better to learn for marketable use versus maybe the free or cheaper options are better for kids and personal use?
Fusion 360 is free and very similar in user interface and functionality to professional engineering programs that cost a ton of money !
@@AustenHartley ooo totally thought it was costly but I just saw their website does have a free download option! Planning a new 3D print setup now 😁 love your vids!!
Fusion 360 isnt free if you are making money like you are, and if they catch you they can close your account as your in breach of their terms of service. They could even pursue costs if youve been making big money off their free product when it very clearly states its free for non commercial.
This should be renamed as WIX promo. 🇬🇧
cant seem to find your course on skillshare , how do I find you in search ?
Should all be here!
www.skillshare.com/en/profile/Austen-Hartley/432603902
Bro pls reply i want to make a 3d print business
How to send the 3d printed items?
if you cant work that out, you cant start a business hahaha
living in calgary coool i need a 3d printing friend i am new to the 3d hobby
When talking to potential clients, do you "highlight" the fact everything you do comes from a 3D printer? I'm thinking that could be a positive as well as a negative.
Its silly to limit yourself to only 3d printing. If you can have multiple avenues for clients its much better for your potential revenue.
🔥💕👌👍
can I print
So basically, as a complete newbie, to do anything of worth and profit you need to be an engineer. I missed the boat.😢
the problem is: im still a kid (teenager) and i don't think many people would take me seriously.
proof them wrong! :)
Everybody starts at 0 in some point in life. Start with your family and friends, show what you are capable off, gift stuff you designed and printed, solve problems for other people for free to show what you can do and what potential resides in you and the technology, let word of mouth do the rest.
Do you need a license to do the business
No.
What happened to your website? Nothing but a landing page and a contact form?
Turns out putting company website and email on TH-cam led to a lot of spam.
@@AustenHartley fair enough! Good video and great content also!
All I heard was all the real info is in other videos and most of this one was a WIX ad. Thanks I guess...
Legit thank you for this Video Zuff.
Hey ARE YOU in Houston?
I am an IT Company / licensed security camera and access control company.
Can help with discounted services or trade for 3d printing banter and wisdom ;)
Let me know, I also do remote support and helpdesk stuff for Windows 10+ (and networks). I just dig helping like minded people.
🖖 Peace, and Godspeed.
Open for a colab someone?😂
Your website now is bare bones! Why?
Just a video for promotion ad about wix 👎🏼
You talk so fast I could barley focus with my a.d.d
Talking more about wix…thanks anyways