Independent 3D printing studio · Melbourne CBD

3D printing,
made practical.

Mars Studio turns digital models into prototypes, functional parts and small runs. Get help choosing a print setup, check an estimated cost, or send a model for a quote.

Suite 113, 838 Collins St, Docklands Find the studio ↗

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What you can
do on this site

01 Calculate a print estimate↗ 02 Explore printing & materials↗ 03 See how an order works↗ 04 Contact Max or find the studio↗

Have a model ready? Email your STL or STEP file to start a quote.

PLA • PETG • TPU • ASA • CARBON FIBRE • WATER-WASHABLE RESIN • PLA • PETG • TPU

01 / Capabilities

The right process
for the part.

From a rough prototype by tonight to a presentation-ready model, the setup is matched to what your part actually needs.

02

Resin printing

High-detail prints for miniatures, intricate surfaces, display pieces and compact product models.

  • Fine surface detail
  • Water-washable resin
  • UV post-cured
03

Part preparation

Practical advice on orientation, wall thickness, splitting and assembly before material is wasted.

  • File checking
  • Print optimisation
  • Split & fit planning

02 / Quick estimate

Know the cost
before we print.

Use your slicer’s material weight and print time for a useful starting estimate. Final pricing may change for complex support, assembly or finishing.

Standard FDMfrom $0.20/g + $1/h
Specialty FDMfrom $0.25–$0.40/g
Resin$0.50/g + $3/h + $15 processing
QUICK QUOTE / AUDLIVE ESTIMATE
Enter resin weight in grams, not mL. Machine time is estimated at 2.13× slicer time; basic washing, support removal and UV curing are included.
Material$50.00
Machine time$6.00
Estimated total$56

Minimum order: $15 for FDM and $40 for resin. Estimate excludes delivery, advanced finishing, assembly and purchased hardware. GST status to be confirmed on final quote.

03 / Material guide

Choose by behaviour,
not just colour.

MaterialBest forCharacterRate
PLA / PETGGeneral prototypesClean · dependable$0.20/g
ASAHeat & outdoor useUV resistant$0.25/g
Silk PLADisplay objectsGloss finish$0.30/g
TPU / CF blendsFlexible or rigid partsSpecialised$0.40/g

04 / How it works

File to finished part.

  1. 01

    Share the model

    Email your STL, STEP or 3MF file with dimensions, quantity and intended use.

  2. 02

    Confirm the quote

    We check printability, recommend the setup and confirm a fixed price.

  3. 03

    Print & collect

    Your parts are prepared, checked and ready for pickup in Melbourne CBD.

05 / Contact

Send the file.
Start the conversation.

Include the model file, quantity, preferred material, deadline and what the part needs to do. You’ll get a practical recommendation and a confirmed quote.

MARS STUDIO / MELBOURNE

Make the next
version real.

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