FDM printing
Reliable, cost-effective parts with material choices for appearance, heat, flexibility and strength.
- Fast prototypes
- Functional parts
- Small batches
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.
MADE AT MARS STUDIO Explore the work ↗
PLA • PETG • TPU • ASA • CARBON FIBRE • WATER-WASHABLE RESIN • PLA • PETG • TPU
Selected prints / Studio journal
Ideas you can
hold in your hands.
A selection of prints and projects produced at Mars Studio — from sculptural lighting to display models and detailed miniatures. Select any photo for a closer look.
Sculptural lighting↗
Light, form & printed texture
Automotive display↗
A detailed model, built for display
Character lighting↗
Translucent forms brought to life
Figurative sculpture↗
Fine details & pearlescent surfaces
Character miniatures↗
Small forms. Intricate details.
Architectural miniature↗
Layered roofs & metallic finishes
Resin detail↗
A closer look at the printing process
Behind the print↗
Complex geometry & support planningInside Mars Studio
The tools behind
the work.
Our Docklands studio brings printing, preparation and hands-on finishing together. Each project starts with a machine, material and print setup matched to the job.
BAMBU LAB
H2C
BAMBU LAB
H2D
BAMBU LAB
X1C
BAMBU LAB
P1S
BAMBU LAB
A2L
Our main FDM printer lineup. We select the print setup to suit your model, finish and quantity.
Follow the studio
More from the workbench.
See more prints, work in progress and studio updates on Instagram.
01 / Capabilities
The right process
for the part.
From a rough prototype to a presentation-ready model, the setup is matched to what your part actually needs.
Resin printing
High-detail prints for miniatures, intricate surfaces, display pieces and compact product models.
- Fine surface detail
- Water-washable resin
- UV post-cured
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.
PLA$0.30/g + $1/h
PETG$0.30/g + $1/h
ASA$0.30/g + $2/h
ABS$0.30/g + $2/h
Silk PLA$0.40/g + $2/h
TPU$0.50/g + $3/h
PLA-CF / PETG-CF$0.60/g + $3/h
Resin$0.50/g + $3/h + $15 processing
03 / Material guide
Choose by behaviour,
not just colour.
We use only high-quality materials from Bambu Lab and other reputable, established brands.
MaterialBest forCharacterRate
PLAGeneral prototypesClean · dependable$0.30/g + $1/h
PETGFunctional prototypesTough · dependable$0.30/g + $1/h
ASAHeat & outdoor useUV resistant$0.30/g + $2/h
ABSFunctional partsTough · heat resistant$0.30/g + $2/h
Silk PLADisplay objectsGloss finish$0.40/g + $2/h
TPUFlexible partsFlexible · resilient$0.50/g + $3/h
PLA-CF / PETG-CFRigid partsCarbon fibre blends$0.60/g + $3/h
04 / How it works
File to finished part.
- 01
Share the model
Email your STL, STEP or 3MF file with dimensions, quantity and intended use.
- 02
Confirm the quote
We check printability, recommend the setup and confirm a fixed price.
- 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