Bringing your ideas to life in 3D

Student-run 3D printing at Prince of Wales Secondary, Vancouver BC — fast, precise, and affordable prototypes, parts, and projects.

Our 3D printer in the PW makerspace

Designed by students, for students

We support classes, clubs, and personal projects with high-quality FDM printing, quick turnaround, and hands-on guidance. Every order helps build skills and fund our makerspace.

  • Fast turnaround and clear communication
  • Affordable pricing for the school community
  • Material options and functional prototypes

What we offer

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Rapid Prototyping

Iterate quickly on designs with fast, reliable prints and helpful feedback.

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Academic Projects

Support for classes, science fairs, art, and club projects with reliable prints and guidance.

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Custom & Design Help

We can help with CAD tweaks and model prep to ensure great prints and fit.

Student pricing

Standard

Regular PLA

Standard quality · 48-hour turnaround

$0.085/gram
  • Best for prototypes and classroom models
  • Good balance of speed and quality
  • Great for most colors
Premium

Quality PLA

Premium finish · 24-hour turnaround

$0.115/gram
  • Smoother surface and finer details
  • Better for display parts and final models
  • Priority queue for faster pickup
Specialty

Flexible TPU

For flexible parts like phone cases

$0.175/gram
  • Impact- and bend-resistant parts
  • Great for grips, gaskets, and cases
  • Slower print; we’ll confirm timing
Engineering

PLA Aero

Lightweight foamed PLA · intro pricing

$0.195/gram $0.185/gram
  • Lighter parts for functional prototypes
  • Good stiffness vs. mass ratio
  • Energy‑efficient, reduced material density

Transparent student pricing for the PW community.

Check your order status

View your order progress on the status page.

Estimate your cost

Add-ons (optional)

This is an estimate. Final quote may vary with geometry and finishing.

Material rate$0.115/gram
Weight × Qty0g × 1
Material subtotal$0.00

Estimated total$0.00

Ready to print?

Send us your files and details — we’ll confirm materials, timing, and pickup at PW.