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About Us

Engineering Precision, Rooted in Northern Indiana

We started Northern Indiana 3D to give local inventors, manufacturers, and businesses access to professional-grade CAD design and 3D printing — without having to ship their ideas out of state.

Our Story

Built from a Passion for Making Things

Northern Indiana 3D grew out of a simple frustration: too many great ideas were getting stuck because the people who had them couldn't find affordable, local engineering support. Inventors were waiting weeks for quotes from distant shops. Small manufacturers were paying premium prices for simple CAD work. We knew there was a better way.

We set up shop right here in Northern Indiana — close to the manufacturers, the makers, and the entrepreneurs who drive this region's economy. Our goal from day one has been straightforward: deliver professional engineering services with the speed and personal attention that only a local partner can offer.

Today we work with everyone from first-time inventors sketching ideas on napkins to established manufacturers who need a reliable engineering partner on call. Every project gets the same level of care — whether it's a single prototype or an ongoing B2B engagement.

Local First

We're based in Northern Indiana and proud of it. We understand the region's manufacturing culture and we're invested in its success.

No Fluff

We skip the sales pitch and get to work. You get honest timelines, clear pricing, and engineering that actually solves your problem.

Built to Last

Every part we design or print is meant to perform. We don't cut corners on tolerances, materials, or design intent.

Fast Turnaround

Most projects move from brief to delivery in days, not weeks. When your timeline is tight, we make it work.

Professional 3D printer in operation

Our Equipment

Professional-Grade Tools

We run FDM printers capable of tight tolerances across a wide range of engineering-grade materials — PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, and more. Our CAD work is done in SolidWorks, and we deliver in whatever format your workflow requires: STEP, IGES, STL, DXF, or native files.

Print Volume

Up to 300 × 300 × 400 mm

Layer Resolution

0.05 mm – 0.3 mm

Materials

PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon

CAD Software

SolidWorks

File Formats

STEP, IGES, STL, DXF, native

Tolerances

±0.2 mm typical

Northern Indiana landscape

Where We Are

Proudly Serving Northern Indiana

We're based in Northern Indiana and serve clients across the region — from South Bend and Elkhart to Fort Wayne and beyond. We offer on-site visits for B2B clients and can ship finished parts anywhere in the US.

South Bend · Elkhart · Mishawaka · Fort Wayne · Goshen · Warsaw · Plymouth

Ready to Work Together?

Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day.

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