Rapid prototyping, short production runs, and CAD design from an engineer-run shop in Alexandria, Indiana. Send your CAD files, or work with us to design the part, and get a free quote, usually within a day.
Three services that work on their own or together. Start with an idea and leave with finished parts.
Check fit, form, and function before you commit to tooling or a big order. Send your CAD file and get a physical part within days, then revise and reprint as many times as the design needs.
Batches from ten to a few hundred identical parts, printed with locked-in settings so every part matches, and checked before it leaves the shop.
Have an idea but no CAD model? We’ll design the part with you in Autodesk Fusion from your sketches, drawings, and dimensions, then print it here, so you get finished parts, not just a file.
Simple, direct, and you talk to the person printing your parts.
Upload your CAD files with the quote form, or describe the part you need designed.
Price, recommended material, and lead time, usually within a day.
Pay by Venmo or Zelle. Production runs and design projects start with a 50% deposit.
Every part is inspected for fit, finish, and dimensions before it’s released.
Your parts are packed carefully and shipped anywhere in the US.
Enclosed FDM printing in three proven plastics.
| Material | Best for | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Prototypes, display models, fit checks | Crisp detail and low cost; softens in high heat |
| PETG | Functional parts, brackets, clips | Tough, slightly flexible, chemical resistant |
| ABS | Enclosures, parts near heat | Heat and impact resistant |
Not sure which material fits your part? Describe how it will be used and we’ll recommend one.
A look at how your parts get made.
Nexus 3D Manufacturing is run by an engineer with a background in drone airframe design and manufacturing, where parts have to be light, strong, and fit the first time. Every job gets that same attention: the right material, the right print orientation for strength, and a real check before it ships.
We’re a small shop, which means quick replies, honest advice about what will and won’t print well, and no minimum order.
What customers say about working with Nexus 3D Manufacturing.
Nexus 3D Manufacturing is a new shop, and reviews from our first customers will appear here as projects wrap up.
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Every job is quoted individually based on material, part size, print time, and quantity. Quotes are free and there’s no obligation. Design work is quoted up front, so you’ll know the cost before we start.
Yes. Our design service starts from your sketches, drawings, and dimensions. We model the part in Autodesk Fusion, confirm the design with you, and then print it for you.
Yes. Your files are never shared, sold, or reused, and we’re happy to sign your NDA before you send anything.
We accept Venmo and Zelle. You’ll receive an itemized invoice with every order. Production runs and design projects start with a 50% deposit.
Yes, anywhere in the US. Shipping is quoted with your order.
Most jobs ship within 1–3 business days after you approve the quote. Larger production runs and design projects get a specific timeline with your quote. Up against a deadline? Check the rush box on the quote form and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
For critical fits, we can print a quick test piece first. If a part doesn’t match the dimensions we agreed on, we’ll reprint it.
