Image: 3D printed manufacturing jig
The functional parts market
| Customer type | Typical orders | Per-part price |
|---|---|---|
| Local manufacturers (jigs, fixtures) | 5-30 parts at a time | $25-150 |
| Equipment repair shops (obsolete parts) | 1-5 parts per order, repeat customers | $40-300 |
| Maker spaces / R&D departments | 10-50 parts/month | $30-200 |
| Niche industrial buyers (custom brackets, housings) | 10-100 parts, recurring | $30-500 |
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