The Hidden Costs of 3D Printing: Why You Need a Calculator

If you are running a 3D printing business or just curious about how much that Baby Yoda literally cost you, you might be surprised.

It's not just the filament weight.

Electricity Matters

A standard Ender 3 consumes about 300W on average during heating and printing. Over a 20-hour print, that adds up.

Failure Rates

We all hate to admit it, but prints fail. If you don't account for a 10-15% failure rate in your pricing model, you are losing money.

Machine Depreciation

Your printer won't last forever. Pricing in a small "machine usage" fee ensures you have funds to replace parts or upgrade.

Happy printing!