Affordable 3D printing for everyone, from hobbyists to businesses.

The Future of 3D Manufacturing is Here

South Africa's distributed print network - access remote 3D printing capacity, send a job, and join the maker community. Zero infrastructure, maximum output.

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Remote Capacity

Our Managed Remote Production Fleet

We have eliminated the guesswork. Access reliable remote production capacity engineered for consistent quality and fast turnaround.

2 printer models available for remote capacity

Every capacity plan includes

Managed fleet maintenanceRemote queue accessOn-call supportSoftware accessPriority scheduling optionsService guarantee

Certified filament materials

PLA / PLA+ABSPETGTPUASAPolycarbonateNylonWood-Fill PLA316L Stainless Steel

Compatible with Flashforge AD5X and Bedrock 3D printers.

3D Model Library

Discover, Remix & Share 3D Models

3public models and counting
Active Contest: Upload your own 3D Model
  • Browse thousands of community-uploaded designs
  • Upload and share your own parametric models
  • Multi-part assemblies with full version history
  • Enter design contests and win recognition
Remote Capacity Plans

The Ultimate Remote Capacity Package

Go from upload to flawless production in minutes. Our remote-capacity package provides everything you need to scale, with none of the fleet-management hassle.

  • Reserved remote production capacity with live queue visibility.
  • Full access to our intuitive Rent3D Print Suite software to import models, estimate costs, and schedule jobs.
  • Managed fleet maintenance, monitoring, and service guarantees handled by Reach 3D.
  • Priority business-hours support (8 AM - 7 PM) via our integrated support ticket system.
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Community

South Africa's Maker Community

Connect with members, share knowledge, attend events, and grow your reputation as a 3D printing expert.

Forums & Discussions

Ask questions, share tips, and collaborate with 2 community posts.

Events & Meetups

Workshops, hackathons, and local meetups — in person and online.

Reputation & Progression

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Community Wiki

Crowd-sourced guides, print settings, and troubleshooting knowledge.

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For Printer Owners

Have a 3D Printer? Turn It Into Income.

Join South Africa's distributed print network. List your printer, accept jobs from our marketplace, and earn — all while we handle the hard parts.

Competitive pay per print job

Set your own rates and earn for every completed job delivered to your queue.

AI-assisted job management

Our AI tools help you manage print settings, troubleshoot issues, and optimise jobs — smarter printing, less guesswork.

We handle logistics & payments

Customer acquisition, shipping coordination, and payouts — all managed by Reach 3D.

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Subscriptions

Subscription Plans

Professional 3D printing capability, delivered to your door. No large capital outlay — just print.

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Access to all filament types
Cloud monitoring included
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Reach 3D Core

Perfect for individuals who own their own hardware and want access to our powerful software suite and job marketplace.
R500/12months
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  • Discounted filament rolls
  • Full access to Reach 3D Print Suite
  • Access to Print Job Marketplace
  • premium support
  • sell your 3d models
  • make money 3d printing
View All Subscription Plans

All plans include a refundable deposit - No lock-in - Talk to us about education & enterprise pricing

Process

How It Works

Simple, transparent, and powerful — whether you need 3D printing done or want to grow your business.

For Clients

Get Your Parts Printed

Step 1

Browse & Choose

Pick a subscription plan, browse the model library, or post a custom print job — all in one place.

Step 2

Upload & Order

Upload your STL/3MF file or select from community models. Instant quote, no guesswork.

Step 3

Print & Review

A local print partner produces your part. Our AI tools assist with quality guidance before it ships.

Step 4

Track & Reorder

Your dashboard shows every job, file, and delivery status. Reorder in one click.

For Entrepreneurs

Earn With Your Printer

Step 1

Join the Network

Create your partner account, list your printer model and capabilities. Free to join — no upfront cost.

Step 2

Receive Jobs

We match marketplace jobs to your printer specs and location. Accept jobs that suit your schedule.

Step 3

Print & Submit

Print the job. Use our AI tools to optimise settings and troubleshoot — then submit for review.

Step 4

Get Paid

Payment is released after verification. Track all your earnings in your partner dashboard.

Store

Explore Our Store

Premium filaments, accessories and hardware — everything you need, certified for your Reach 3D setup.

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Community Picks
Creality Ender-5 Max 3D Printer
3D Printers

Creality Ender-5 Max 3D Printer

The Creality Ender-5 Max is a powerful and versatile 3D printer designed for both beginners and professionals. Featuring a large build volume of 400 x 400 x 400mm, it allows you to create larger, more detailed prints with ease. Equipped with a robust aluminum frame, the Ender-5 Max provides stability and precision, reducing vibrations for smoother printing results. Its advanced features include a touchscreen interface for intuitive control, silent stepper drivers for quieter operation, and a magnetic, removable print bed for easy part removal. The printer also supports various filaments, including PLA, ABS, and TPU, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of projects. With Creality’s signature easy assembly, users can get started in no time. Whether you’re making prototypes, models, or other creative designs, the Ender-5 Max delivers exceptional print quality and reliability, making it an ideal choice for your 3D printing needs.
Creality SparkX i7 3D Printer with CFS Lite 4 Filament Dispenser
3D Printers

Creality SparkX i7 3D Printer with CFS Lite 4 Filament Dispenser

The Creality SparkX i7 3D Printer with CFS Lite 4 Filament Dispenser is designed for reliable, high-quality multi-material printing. Built around a rigid frame and precise motion system, the SparkX i7 delivers consistent accuracy, smooth surface finishes, and dependable performance for both prototyping and production. The included CFS Lite 4 Filament Dispenser enables automatic filament switching, making multi-colour and multi-material prints simple and efficient. With intelligent filament management, reduced downtime, and user-friendly operation, this system is well suited to engineers, designers, and serious makers who need flexibility, speed, and repeatable results from a modern desktop 3D printing solution.
Creality CR-10 SE 3D Printer
3D Printers

Creality CR-10 SE 3D Printer

The Creality CR-10 SE features hands free bed levelling, linear rails on the X and Y axis for fast movement and a top printing speed of 600mm/s.  This is a mouth full!  This printer is design for fast printing.  From the linear rails, high power hot end, additional part cooling fan to input shaping algorithm with G-sensor is focused on fast printing.  The CR-10 SE also features new smart connection interfaces like the Creality Cloud App via Wifi, LAN and USB drive.  This is a very capable 3D printer at a very good price, exactly what you can expect from a brand like Creality. Specifications: Printing technology: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) Build Volume: 220 x 220 x 265mm Max printing speed: 600mm/s (With Creality Hyper PLA) Typical printing speed: 300mm/s Vibration Compensation Sensor: Standard Creality Nebula AI Camera: Optional Printing Resolution: 0.1mm Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm (Standard) Max nozzle temperature: 300 °C Max heated bed temperature: 110 °C Printing Surface: PEI Flexible Build Plate Auto Bed Levelling mode: Hands free auto levelling Connection mode: USB drive, LAN or Creality Cloud app Compatible file format: STL, OBJ, 3MF, AMF Slicing Software: Creality Print / Cura / Simplify3D Power Input: 200-240V AC, 50/60Hz Rated Power: 350W Power loss recovery: Yes Filament runout sensor: Yes Lighting Kit: Yes Compatible Filaments: PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU (95A), Wood, Nylon, ASA Filament Diameter: 1.75mm Machine size: 490 x 470 x 625mm Please note: This printer is sold in semi assembled state and will require basic assembly to operate.
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus 3D Printer
3D Printers

Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus 3D Printer

The Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus is the latest high speed printer from Creality and the bigger brother of the Creality Ender-3 V3.  It is based on the popular Ender-3 style layout with bold innovations.  The whole frame of the printer was redesigned to improve stability and offer a sleek new look and feel.  The V3 also features a clog free extruder, 600mm/s maximum printing speed, the cooling fan has been upgraded to dual fans and the nozzle is the latest quick swop nozzle from Creality. Specifications: Printing technology: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) Build Volume: 300 x 300 x 300mm Max printing speed: 600mm/s (With Creality Hyper PLA) Vibration Compensation Sensor: Included Creality AI Camera: Optional Printing Resolution: 0.1mm Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm (Standard) Max nozzle temperature: 300 °C Max heated bed temperature: 110 °C Printing Surface: PEI Flexible Build Plate Auto Bed Levelling mode: Auto levelling Connection mode: Wifi Compatible file format: STL, OBJ, 3MF Slicing Software: Creality Print Power Input: 200-240V AC, 50/60Hz Rated Power: 350W Power loss recovery: Yes Filament runout sensor: Yes Compatible Filaments: PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon, ASA Filament Diameter: 1.75mm Nett Weight: 11.5kg Machine size: 410 x 445 x 577mm Please note: This printer is sold in semi assembled state and will require basic assembly to operate.
Creality K1 Max 2025 3D Printer
3D Printers

Creality K1 Max 2025 3D Printer

The Creality K1 Max 2025 3D printer is built for speed. Core XY printer layout, high power hot end, dual gear direct drive extruder and a powerful heated bed means this printer is designed for high speed printing. The Max version of the K1 range is the bigger brother with a 300 x 300 x 300mm enclosed build volume.  Efficient and reliable prints, with a fast ramp up time and minimal maintenance requirements. Perfect for both operational and functional parts, so you can get the job done quickly.
Creality K2 Plus 3D Printer with CFS Combo
3D Printers

Creality K2 Plus 3D Printer with CFS Combo

The Creality K2 Plus is the upgraded model from the K1C 3D Printer.  It has a bigger build volume, upgraded stepper motors, upgraded extruder with filament cutter, bed levelling via strain gauge sensor, actively heated build chamber and dual camera system over the K1 range.  This K2 Plus also includes the Creality Filament System (CFS) which allows you to print with 4 different colours in one print.  The CFS is a multi material system capable of expanding up to 16 filaments for multi colour printing.   The Creality Print slicing software has also been upgraded to version 5.0 as well as the firmware on the printer to showcase an easy to use user interface.

Browse the full range of filaments, resins, tools, and hardware available for your printer.

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Materials & Technologies

Quality You Can Rely On

Every print from our network uses certified materials and proven technologies — monitored end-to-end.

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

Layer-by-layer plastic extrusion

PLAABSPETG

Resin (SLA/DLP)

High-detail UV resin printing

Standard ResinTough Resin

PBF (Powder Bed Fusion)

Metal powder fusion with laser

316L Stainless SteelTitanium

Post-Processing Options

Normal UV Protection Re-Spray Smooth Epoxy Coating SandBlasting

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About Us

About Reach 3D

Reach 3D is a for-profit project powered by our parent non-profit, Ruach, which is dedicated to democratizing access to cutting-edge technology across South Africa.

Our mission is to empower the next generation of creators, entrepreneurs, and educators by providing flexible, affordable, and fully-supported access to the world's best 3D printers and scanners. We offer special programs and pricing for schools, universities, and other educational institutions to help bring 21st-century skills to every classroom.

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