Hi everyone, let's say I have a great product (in my opinion) that is targeted at a specific group of people. It's the type of product that you can live without, but makes your equipment usage at work more efficient.If you have 1 piece, you don't really the need the 2nd one unless you brake it or lose it. I don't own a small business yet but I'm going in that direction and every bit of advice and help is welcomed. I'm just a guy who likes 3D modeling, 3D printing and everything else related to mechanical engineering. Because of that, people in my environment know that I like to make things and I was asked by one of them could I make something useful for him, which will reduce the daily costs of material at his job. The response for the first few pieces was excellent, and that is why I need someone with more experience to explain to me how can I monetize my product? Thanks in advance.

There are practically no restrictions for what you can print for others as a service or to sell, as long as it doesn't break any laws locally, such as 3D printed guns. You have to be aware of copyright if you are printing someone else's design.

Our 3D printing service typically charges based off the models volume, surface area, and bounding box. We don't factor in the grams of material as a variable. These measurements are put into a formula that spits out a price based on which process and material is select. This makes generating a quote very quick and easy for the most part. From Ankermake's website, they say the cost per gram of 3D printing can vary greatly depending on several factors, such as the type of 3D printer, the material used, the brand of material, and the supplier. On average, filament-based 3D printing materials like PLA cost between $0.02 and $0.10 per gram.