Up to 1 cubic meter in a single piece. Bigger? We print it in sections with precision interlocking joints. We also offer 3D scanning and reverse engineering.
Real footage from our workshop: one of our machines printing a large-format part, supports included.
Most print services stop at 25–30 cm. That's where we start. A 1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm build volume: no bonding, no visible seams, maximum strength.
The limit isn't the printer, it's your imagination. We split the model into sections designed to interlock, print them in parallel and deliver them numbered. For assembly, we can refer you to our external partners.
Protipy3D is the printing service of 3D-Dream, the company in Solbiate Arno (Varese, Italy) that designs and builds large-format industrial 3D printers, up to 1 cubic meter. The same machines we sell to companies print your parts.
A low-poly sculpture for a client's lounge. We designed the sectioning and printed every part. Assembly, bonding and painting were carried out by one of our specialized external partners.
Too big for a single print: we split the model into parts of up to 1 m³, with joints designed for perfect alignment.
The sections are designed to fit together without any adjustment. Bonding, filling and painting were done by a trusted external partner.
Delivered and placed on site. A one-of-a-kind sculpture that transforms the space.
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Real jobs from our printers: from a desktop model to the set-up for an international event.
Full-scale functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, housings and discontinued spare parts.
Pieces for theater, film, TV, trade shows and exhibitions. Lightweight, fast, custom-made.
Scale models, furniture, lamps, decor and one-off pieces for interior designers and architects.
3D letters, giant logos, displays and shop windows that get noticed.
Statues, busts, installations and large-scale reproductions from a 3D scan or model.
Cosmetic components, bumpers, masters for fiberglass molds, restoration parts.
We capture the shape of existing objects with 3D scanning, rebuild the CAD model and print it again: identical, improved or at a different scale.
We digitize objects, sculptures and components, including large ones, into an accurate 3D model.
From scan to editable CAD: discontinued spare parts, broken pieces to remake, parts to improve.
The digital model becomes an object again: same size, scaled up to several meters, or in small series.
We don't do these in-house, but we work with specialized, trusted partners: if you need a finished piece, we'll put you in touch with them. Or you can use your own craftsman.
An STL/STEP file, a sketch or even just a photo. If needed, we'll do the modeling.
Clear pricing, recommended material and guaranteed lead times.
We print the part whole or in interlocking sections, with quality control on every piece.
Carefully packed shipping to Italy and abroad, or pick-up at our workshop.
Available materials depend on the size of the part: the bigger the object, the more stability and accuracy matter during printing.
For the largest objects we use the most stable and reliable materials.
For smaller sizes, our full range of technical materials is available.
Key properties of the four materials we print, to help you choose the right one for your part.
The most widely used 3D printing material: rigid, precise and with a clean surface. Great for aesthetic parts and large formats because it barely warps during printing.
Ideal for visual prototypes, stage sets, architectural models, statues and indoor décor.
Tougher and less brittle than PLA, with better resistance to impact, moisture and many chemicals. It can also be translucent. Stable on large formats.
Ideal for functional parts, covers, containers, sheltered outdoor parts and large objects that get handled.
The engineering plastic of many industrial products: impact and heat resistant, it can be drilled, sanded and smoothed. Suited to mechanical components and enclosures.
Ideal for technical components, brackets, electronics enclosures, spare parts and car interior parts.
Similar to ABS but designed for outdoor use: it withstands sun, UV rays and weather without yellowing or becoming brittle. It keeps its color and shape over time.
Ideal for outdoor parts, signage, exterior parts for cars and boats, garden components and street furniture.
Indicative values: they vary with the filament manufacturer, the geometry and the print settings.
Not sure which one to choose? We'll recommend the right material for your size and application.
These are close-up photos of our large-format parts, straight off the printer. How the surface looks depends on the shape of the part.
Need a perfectly smooth surface? Our external partners take care of sanding, filling and painting.
Hover over the photos to zoom in on the surface.
FDM 3D printing builds the part layer by layer, from the bottom up, and every layer has to rest on the one below. Parts that stick out into empty space (steep overhangs, long bridges, undercuts, large horizontal holes) cannot be printed "in mid-air".
Tell us which faces will be visible. Write it in the notes when you send us the file: we will keep supports away from them whenever the shape of the part allows. For a perfect surface even on supported areas, our external partners can sand, fill and paint.
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We analyze your model right in your browser: we check the file is intact, measure size and weight and show you a price range. Your file isn't sent to anyone until you request a final quote.
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STL and OBJ: instant analysis · STEP, 3MF, IGES, ZIP, PDF and photos: reviewed by one of our technicians · max 100 MBParts up to 35 × 35 × 35 cm: real price and online ordering. After you order we check the file and send you the confirmation (or any change): only then is payment by PayPal or bank transfer unlocked. Minimum order €50 + VAT.
For large objects, the final quote always requires a review by one of our technicians, who works out orientation, supports and sectioning for your specific part. The online estimate is a first indication.
Your cart contains parts over 35 × 35 × 35 cm or that need checking: you order the ready ones now at the price shown, a technician reviews the others and we send you a quote. All in a single request.
You can upload more files and add them to the cart: we receive them all in a single request.
Leave your contact details and, if you like, a note for our technician. We reply within 24 working hours, no obligation.
It depends on volume, material and infill. Send us your file or dimensions and you'll get a detailed, free quote within 24 hours.
Yes. If you have the physical object, we capture it with 3D scanning; if you have drawings, photos or measurements, we'll build a print-ready model for you.
We split the model into several sections with interlocking joints and print them separately. We deliver the parts numbered; for assembly, we can refer you to our external partners.
Not directly: we specialize in 3D printing, 3D scanning and reverse engineering. For assembly, bonding and finishing we work with trusted external partners we can refer you to, so you get a complete piece. If you prefer, you can hand it to your own craftsman.
We start from an existing object, often a broken or discontinued spare part: we scan it, rebuild an editable CAD model and print it again, improved or at a different scale if needed.
Yes, for parts up to 35 × 35 × 35 cm: upload the file, see the price instantly and send the order. Before you pay we check the file and send you the order confirmation or any change; then you pay by PayPal or bank transfer. The minimum order is €50 + VAT. For larger parts the price is always confirmed by one of our technicians.
Yes. The files you send us stay confidential: we use them only to make your part and never share them with anyone. If your project is particularly sensitive, we're glad to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA): just ask when you contact us.
Yes. We ship throughout Italy and internationally, with packaging designed for large parts. For sectioned objects, every piece is protected and numbered.
They are temporary structures we print under parts that hang in empty space, because every layer has to rest on the one below. We remove them after printing, but where they touched the part the surface stays rougher and less attractive. We orient the part to reduce them and keep them away from visible faces: tell us which ones in the notes.
A few days for small parts; usually 1–3 weeks for 1 m³ or sectioned parts, depending on size and complexity. We always give you a firm date.
For large parts we recommend PETG, which handles heat and humidity better than PLA. For parts under 500 mm, ASA is also available, ideal outdoors thanks to its UV resistance.
Objects from 500 mm to 1 meter are usually made in PLA or PETG, the most stable materials for large formats. The technical materials ABS and ASA are available for smaller sizes.