Blog on 3D Printing, 3D Modelling and Design
Practical articles on prices, materials, 3D modelling and gifts from our workshop in Nitra. With numbers and real examples.
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Gifts and ideas
A 3D Map as a Personal Gift: Ideas for Couples, Travellers and Families
A 3D map as a personalised gift: your own place, route, markers, colour, name and date. Ideas for anniversaries, couples, travellers, cyclists and parents.
7 November 2026 · 6 min read
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Modelling and file prep
How 3D Modelling Works: From Idea to a Print-Ready Model
How custom 3D modelling works: what to send, how we work together, what it costs and what you receive. The process step by step, with videos from our work.
7 November 2026 · 7 min read
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Gifts and ideas
Personalised 3D Printed Figurine: An Original Gift from a Photo
A personalised 3D printed figurine from a photo: an original custom gift or brand mascot, from about €24 for 10 cm. Which photos to send and how long it takes.
7 November 2026 · 7 min read
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Gifts and ideas
What Can You 3D Print? 12 Examples from Our Studio
What can you 3D print: 12 real jobs from our Nitra studio, from drone parts and spare parts to 3D logos, light-up sculptures and relief maps. Plus what 3D printing cannot do.
30 October 2026 · 6 min read
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Gifts and ideas
Corporate Christmas Gifts with Your Logo: 3D Printed Ideas and When to Order
3D printed corporate Christmas gifts with your logo: 8 ideas for clients and staff, when to order so gifts arrive before Christmas, quantities and tax notes.
16 October 2026 · 5 min read
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Materials and technology
3D Printing or Injection Moulding: Which Pays off When
When 3D printing pays off and when injection moulding does: mould cost, cost per part, lead times, materials, tolerances and break-even for 10 to 5,000 parts.
15 October 2026 · 10 min read
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Prices and tax
Promotional Items and Tax in Slovakia: The €17 Limit for VAT and Income Tax
Promotional items up to €17 are tax deductible and free of output VAT in Slovakia. What applies above €17, how the limit is measured, examples and a checklist.
15 October 2026 · 10 min read
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Prices and tax
How Much Does Custom 3D Printing Cost in Slovakia? What Makes up the Price and How to Lower It
What 3D printing costs in Slovakia: price per gram for FDM and SLA, 3D modelling per hour, minimum order, a worked example and what lowers the price.
14 October 2026 · 6 min read
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Modelling and file prep
How to Prepare a Model for 3D Printing: Formats, Wall Thickness, Orientation and Tolerances
How to prepare a model for 3D printing so the part is cheaper, stronger and accurate first time: formats, wall thickness, overhangs and tolerances.
18 September 2026 · 5 min read
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Materials and technology
PLA vs PETG vs ASA: Which Material for Which Part
What we print with and what each material is good for: PLA, PETG, ASA, nylon, PA-CF, PC, TPU and SLA resins. Heat resistance, strength, finish and tolerances.
18 September 2026 · 4 min read
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Materials and technology
FDM or SLA: Which 3D Printing Technology for Which Business Part
FDM vs SLA for business parts: strength, finish, cost, lead time and materials, a decision table by part type and when 3D printing is the wrong route.
17 September 2026 · 5 min read
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If 3D printing is not the right route for your part, we will say so and point you to CNC, injection moulding or laser cutting.