Manufacturing & Tooling 3D printing in Canada

Custom tooling is a hidden cost centre on every shop floor. Large-format 3D printing makes jigs, fixtures, gauges and molds in-house — cheaper, faster, and without tying up CNC machines.

Modix large-format 3D printing in action

The challenge

Where manufacturing & tooling teams lose time & money

Custom jigs, fixtures, gauges and molds machined from metal or plastic are expensive and slow, and they consume scarce CNC capacity you would rather sell as billable work.

When tooling breaks or a line changes over, production waits on the next machining slot.

How Modix solves it

A platform built for manufacturing & tooling

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Fraction of the cost

Print jigs, fixtures and gauges at a fraction of machined cost, in a fraction of the time.

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Molds in-house

Vacuum-forming, thermoforming and composite molds produced on site.

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Free up CNC

Move tooling to the printer and keep CNC machines on billable jobs.

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Replace on demand

Print a spare the moment tooling wears or breaks — no downtime waiting on machining.

Recommended platforms

Best Modix printers for manufacturing & tooling

Advertised in US dollars (CAD accepted at current exchange rates), shipped across Canada.

Applications

What you can make

  • Jigs, fixtures & gauges
  • Vacuum-form & composite molds
  • End-of-arm robot tooling
  • Replacement machine parts
  • Ergonomic work aids
  • Low-volume end-use parts

FAQ

Manufacturing & Tooling 3D printing — questions

Why 3D print jigs and fixtures instead of machining them?

Printed jigs and fixtures cost a fraction of machined equivalents, are lighter and more ergonomic, and free up CNC capacity for billable work — and you can reprint or revise them on demand.

Can Modix printers make vacuum-forming or composite molds?

Yes. Large-format printers produce vacuum-forming, thermoforming and composite layup molds in-house, removing outsourcing cost and lead time.

How much can a shop save with in-house tooling?

Most shops see tooling costs drop dramatically and lead times shrink from weeks to a day or two, while keeping CNC machines free for revenue work.

Why buy from Modix Canada for manufacturing & tooling?

Modix Canada is the authorized Canadian reseller. We advertise in US dollars (Canadian dollars accepted at the current exchange rate), ship across Canada, provide on-site service in Ontario and Quebec, and support Canadian electrical certification (CSA / ESA field evaluation).

Which Modix printer is best for manufacturing & tooling?

For manufacturing & tooling we usually recommend the BIG-60, BIG-120X and BIG-Meter — sized to the parts and tooling these teams produce. Tell us your largest part and we'll match the right platform.

How much does a large-format 3D printer for manufacturing & tooling cost?

Modix printers start at US$5,400 for the BIG-60 and scale to US$27,000 for the Everest, with pellet MAMA systems quoted on request — advertised in US dollars, payable in Canadian dollars at the current exchange rate. Most teams recover the cost quickly through reduced tooling lead times and less outsourcing.

Solve your manufacturing & tooling bottleneck

Tell us what you're making and we'll recommend the right Modix platform — advertised in USD, payable in CAD.

Talk to Modix Canada