Made in Quebec 3D printing means your collectibles and custom prints are designed, printed and shipped from a local print farm rather than imported from overseas. At 3DCentral, every order is produced on demand in Laval, Quebec, priced in Canadian dollars, and shipped domestically with no surprise customs fees for Canadian buyers. The result is faster delivery, transparent pricing and a smaller manufacturing footprint than mass-produced, container-shipped goods.
This guide explains exactly what “made in Quebec” means for a 3D print farm, why local production matters for collectors and gift-givers, and how to order locally-made decorative pieces and custom figurines without the headaches of cross-border shopping.
What “Made in Quebec 3D Printing” Actually Means
The phrase gets used loosely, so here is how we define it at 3DCentral. Our pieces are printed on an industrial fleet of 3D printers in our Laval facility, finished by hand, and dispatched from Quebec to addresses across Canada, the United States and internationally. Nothing sits in a warehouse waiting to be sold. Because we print on demand, each item is manufactured close to the moment you order it, which keeps inventory waste low and lets us run small, seasonal batches instead of mass overproduction.
It is also worth being precise about design. Our catalogue is a deliberate mix of original 3DCentral designs and curated community-artist models that we print with each creator’s permission. We do not claim that every figurine in the shop was conceived in-house, and that honesty matters when you are buying something you want to last.
The Decentralized Manufacturing Advantage
Traditional collectibles are injection-moulded in huge runs, boxed, shipped across oceans and stored until demand catches up. A local print farm flips that model. We produce in small batches, swap designs seasonally, and skip the long supply chain entirely. For you, that means newer designs reach the shelf faster and slow-selling stock never ends up in a landfill.
Why Buy Locally-Made Over Imported Collectibles
If you have ever ordered a figurine from overseas, you already know the pain points: long shipping windows, unexpected import duties, currency surprises and returns that cost more than the item. Buying made-in-Quebec solves most of those at once.
- No customs for Canadians. Because we ship domestically from Laval, Canadian buyers do not face import brokerage fees or duties at the door.
- Transparent CAD pricing. Every price on our site is in Canadian dollars. No exchange-rate guessing at checkout, no foreign-transaction surprises on your statement.
- Faster domestic shipping. Orders leave Laval and travel within Canada, so you are not waiting weeks for a parcel to clear a border.
- Free shipping over $149 CAD within Canada. US and international orders are calculated at checkout so you always see the real cost up front.
- Real local support. Questions about a print go to a team in Quebec, not an overseas reseller.
You can browse the full range of locally-made pieces in the 3DCentral shop, where new seasonal drops and best-sellers are added regularly.
What You Can Order from a Quebec Print Farm
Made-in-Quebec 3D printing is not one product. It is a small ecosystem of ways to own something locally produced.
Physical Collectibles & Figurines
Our core offering is decorative collectibles: articulated creatures, fantasy pieces, seasonal figures and display objects designed for enthusiasts and collectors rather than as children’s toys. These are printed in PLA across more than ten colours, with outdoor-safe PETG coming soon. This is where most customers start, and it is the heart of the catalogue.
Custom Photo-to-Figurine Service
Want something that does not exist yet? Our custom figurine service turns a photo into a 3D-printable figurine using a live AI generator, then prints it in Laval. It is a one-time, per-order service, ideal for gifts, commemorations or a one-of-a-kind desk piece. There is no subscription and no commitment beyond the single order.
Mystery Box Subscription
If you enjoy the thrill of discovery, the Mystery Box delivers a curated, seasonally rotating selection of locally-made prints to your door each month. Cancel any time. It is a low-friction way to grow a collection while supporting Quebec manufacturing.
Commercial License for Print Farms & Makers
For people who own a printer and want to print our designs themselves, we offer a Commercial License in two tiers. The Supporter tier at $19.99/month lets you download and print our original designs for your own use. The Commercial tier at $49.99/month also grants the right to legally print and sell those designs. One important caveat for honesty’s sake: this license covers 3DCentral original designs only. For commercial rights to any community-artist design we curate (such as Cinderwing3D, Flexi Factory, McGybeer or Twisty Prints), you must contact that artist directly.
Made-in-Quebec Pricing & Shipping at a Glance
| Factor | 3DCentral (Laval, Quebec) | Typical Imported Goods |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Canadian dollars (CAD) | USD or foreign currency |
| Customs/duties (Canada) | None — ships domestically | Possible duties & brokerage |
| Free shipping | Over $149 CAD within Canada | Rarely, often with thresholds in USD |
| Production model | On demand, small-batch | Mass-produced, warehoused |
| Support language | Bilingual EN / Quebec FR | Varies |
Sustainability and Local Production
Printing on demand in Quebec is not just convenient, it is lower-waste by design. We manufacture close to the customer, run small batches instead of speculative mass runs, and avoid the carbon cost of container shipping across oceans. We are also developing Quebec-made filament for our own farm, with a public waitlist as that phase comes online. Local material plus local production keeps the whole loop tight.
Decentralized manufacturing means making the right amount of the right thing, in the right place, at the right time. A Quebec print farm is that idea made real.
How to Order Made-in-Quebec Prints
- Browse or create. Pick a ready-made collectible from the shop, or start a one-off piece through the custom figurine service.
- Choose your options. Select colour and quantity. PLA comes in 10+ colours, with outdoor-safe PETG coming soon.
- Check out in CAD. Prices and shipping are shown in Canadian dollars, with free shipping over $149 CAD inside Canada.
- We print and ship from Laval. Your order is produced on demand and dispatched domestically, so Canadians skip customs entirely.
Have a specific request or a wholesale enquiry? Reach out through our contact page and a Quebec-based team member will help.
FAQ
Where is 3DCentral located and where do orders ship from?
3DCentral Solutions Inc. is an industrial 3D print farm based in Laval, Quebec. All orders are printed on demand in Laval and ship from there to Canada, the United States and international destinations.
Will I pay customs or duties if I order within Canada?
No. Because orders ship domestically from our Laval facility, Canadian customers do not pay import duties or brokerage fees. Pricing is in Canadian dollars, and shipping is free on orders over $149 CAD within Canada.
Are all the designs made in-house at 3DCentral?
No, and we are upfront about it. Our catalogue is a mix of original 3DCentral designs and curated community-artist models that we print with each creator’s permission. Everything is physically printed in Laval, but the designs come from both our team and featured artists.
Does the Commercial License let me sell any design in the shop?
The Commercial License covers 3DCentral original designs only. The Supporter tier ($19.99/month) is for printing originals for yourself; the Commercial tier ($49.99/month) adds the right to sell them. For commercial rights to community-artist designs, contact the artist directly.
Can I get a custom figurine made from a photo?
Yes. Our custom service uses a live AI generator to turn a photo into a 3D-printable figurine, which we then print in Laval. It is a one-time, per-order service with no subscription required.
