3D Printing
Upload any STL or OBJ file and get an instant quote. PLA, PETG, ABS and more, printed and shipped to your door.
Upload your CAD file and get an instant price for 3D printing, CNC machining, and PCB manufacturing - shipped anywhere in Africa.
The process
Drop your STL, OBJ, Gerber, or STEP file. Our system analyses geometry, checks for printability, and surfaces any issues instantly.
Choose material, colour, infill, and quantity. Get a live price update as you configure — no quotes, no waiting, no emails.
Pay securely and we handle the rest. Track your order in real time and receive finished parts at your door.
What we offer
From a single prototype to production runs, all your manufacturing needs in one place.
Upload any STL or OBJ file and get an instant quote. PLA, PETG, ABS and more, printed and shipped to your door.
Buy and sell electronics, components, and hardware directly between individuals and businesses across Africa.
Gerber files to finished boards. Fast-turn prototypes and production runs with assembly options.
Precision milled and turned parts from aluminium, steel, and engineering plastics.
Source electronic components, modules, and raw materials from a verified catalog of African suppliers.
Manage your product lifecycle from prototype to production with our built-for-Africa platform.
Sell parts, components, or manufacturing services to thousands of African makers and engineers.
Why FamilyMake
3D prints typically ship within 48 hours of order confirmation. Express options available.
Local payment methods, local currencies, and logistics networks optimised for Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Kenyan deliveries.
Every part is inspected before shipping. Failed prints are reprinted at no cost — no questions asked.
Not sure which material or process fits your design? Our team reviews files and advises for free.
Intellectual Property
Engineers and product teams trust us with proprietary CAD files every day. We treat every model like a trade secret — because for our clients, it is.
NDA-protected access
Every employee and contractor who touches your files has signed a confidentiality agreement. Your design never leaves our controlled environment.
No reuse. Ever.
We do not repurpose, sell, license, or display your models — even internally. Your CAD file is used once: to print your order.
Purged after 90 days
Files are retained for 90 days post-fulfilment for reprint support, then securely deleted from our servers. Request early deletion anytime.
Who We Serve
Whether you're a solo engineer or a full production team, FamilyMake handles the manufacturing so you can focus on what matters.
High-detail scaled models and massing studies at any scale, from single-room interiors to full site plans.
Replacement parts, custom brackets, interior trim, and obsolete component replication — reverse engineered from physical parts via 3D scanning and precision measurement.
Grips, cases, handles, and aesthetic prototypes for user testing — printed in the finish and colour you plan to ship.
Teaching aids, lab models, and student projects in PLA, printed at 0.1–0.3 mm layers on a 250 mm build platform — the lowest-cost way to put a physical part in a student’s hands.
Housings and enclosures for boards and finished devices, printed in PETG and ABS where heat resistance and impact strength matter more than looks.
Enclosures, brackets, jigs, and fixtures rated for real mechanical loads — validate form, fit, and function before committing to tooling costs.
Biocompatible PETG for device housings, surgical guides, and wearable components, with resin printing down to 0.025 mm layers where dental detail demands it.
Sell on FamilyMake
Wholesaler, Retailer or Distributor
Component distributors, electronics retailers, and parts wholesalers.
Apply as a vendorOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Boards, modules, sensors, and industrial equipment.
Apply as a vendorService Provider
Service Provider
Injection molding, CNC machining, laser cutting, sheet metal, vacuum forming.
Apply as a vendorFAQ
Currently, we require all 3D models to be submitted in the .stl file format. If your design is in another format (like .obj or .step), you will need to export or convert it to .stl using your CAD software before uploading.
Turnaround times vary based on the total volume and complexity of the parts in your order. Generally, standard prints are manufactured within 2-4 business days. Shipping times apply after the manufacturing is completed. You can use the "Track Order" link in our footer to check the status of your specific job at any time.
This happens either if your file exceeds our 50MB upload limit or if the .stl file contains a "non-manifold" or "open" mesh. An open mesh means the 3D geometry isn't completely solid or watertight, which prevents our system from accurately calculating the volume. Please re-export the model from your CAD software ensuring it is a closed solid body.
Standard .stl files do not carry unit data (like millimeters, inches, or centimeters). Our system defaults to Millimeters, which is the industry standard. If your file was designed in inches, it may appear incredibly small when uploaded. You can fix this by clicking the "Advanced Sizing" drawer on your uploaded item, changing the Base Unit to inches, or manually adjusting the Scale Factor.
Infill determines how solid the inside of your 3D print is. • 10% - 20%: Great for display models and prototypes. It features a mostly hollow, honeycombed interior to save on weight and print cost. • 40% - 60%: Ideal for moderately functional parts that need to withstand light everyday use. • 80% - 100%: Best for heavy-duty, structural, or mechanical parts that require maximum strength and rigidity.
Our maximum print volume is displayed directly on the upload drop-zone (typically around 250 × 250 × 250 mm). If your model exceeds these dimensions, our system will prevent the upload. We recommend cutting oversized models into multiple smaller interlocking pieces in your CAD software.
Yes! If you just have an idea or need an existing file modified, you can click the "Hire an Expert" button on the upload page. Send us a brief description of what you need designed along with your budget, and our expert team will reach out directly to help bring your vision to life.
Talk to us
Not every part is worth quoting through a form. Pick a time that works and we'll walk through it with you — no account needed.