COVID-19

3Duke Engineering will continue to operate at normal capacity providing all our 3d Printing and services throughout all COVID-19 Alert Levels. If coming round please be sure to record your visit using the NZ COVID Tracer app

Thanks and take care, - Richard Duke

Creativity cubed: 3D printing that delivers

Need a prototype for a product you’re designing? A visual aid for a client pitch or presentation? Metal casting? Manufacturing? Looking for faster development time and a faster time to market for your product?

We’re here to open up a world of possibility for you - literally turning your ideas into reality

LET'S CREATE

GOT A CAD FILE?

Think outside the box

Get your project over the line with a 3D printed visual model

We use plastic and resin 3D printing to create objects, parts and tools for a wide range of people in all kinds of industries, from hobbyists and students to product designers, engineers and even aerospace rocket ship builders!

You’re in good hands

Making the 3D Printing Process simple, enjoyable and successful is our passion. Your ideas are met with our experience and creativity, creating tangible solutions to concepts you’ve only dreamed about.

Importantly, you can trust us to be discreet with your designs. Most of our work cannot be shown due to its confidential nature.

You are on the cutting edge. We just help you make the cut!

Why 3DUKE?

Expertise:

We select fit-for-purpose materials and print properties for the best result first time

High quality:

Our pride is in delivering the best 3d print surface finish and accuracy for you

We care!

Trust us for personal, friendly and affordable service with creativity along the way

3D Printing, 3D Design, 3D Scanning, Metal Casting Patterns

3DUKE can help with all aspects of the design process .

Special attention is given to metal casting patterns, prototyping (visual + functional), hobbies and anything large and out of the ordinary. You will benefit from the experience I have in post 3D printing finishing techniques such as joining parts, sanding, painting, and chemical vapour smoothing/polishing.

3D PRINTING

3D DESIGN

3D SCANNING

CASTING PATTERNS

Richard - 3DUKE Engineering for 3D Printing

Confession

My name is Richard Duke and I’m a 3D print-o-holic

3D printing for me started back in 2013 when the topic about the rapid progression of this technology found its way into one of my many office water cooler conversations. A few hours of post conversation Google investigation later I hastily made my first 3D printer purchase and have never looked back since!

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Let’s create

If you know what you’re after, fill out the details here and we will get the process started. Otherwise feel free to call or email me.

What they're saying...

First class consultation and alternative suggestions appreciated. Prompt delivery. Very competitive pricing. Excellent quality. Exemplary service all round.

- Michael

3Duke Engineering is simply the best 3D printing service. They helped me out enormously to bring my creation to a reality. While also producing my model in a matter of days under pressure. A novice myself, they guided and supported me by giving me suggestions to help my model become a reality. 3Duke Engineering provides great communication and helps you out each step of the way, from start to delivery. I will definitely use them again and cannot wait to get my next model printed. I highly recommend 3Duke Engineering.

- Te Rangi

This is the second time I have used Richard and he is the best. He always goes the extra mile to make it perfect. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

- Sophie