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Can 3D Printing Make Real Money in 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know Can 3D printing make money? If you’re asking that question, you’re
3D Riggers (Pty) Ltd
14/05/2025
Updated 15 May 2025
This company is also based in Centurion, accross from Midas. They also have another branch in Boksburg.
They stock the following 3d printing filament brands: Wanhao, CRON, Flashforge, 3DX Tech and Taulman. They are generally very well stocked.
I buy from them on a regular basis.
This company is based in Pretoria East, stocking some very impressive 3D printing machines like Formlabs, Ultimaker, Zortax and Sinterit to name a few. Go pop in for a nice cup of coffee while you look at your next financial mistake.
They also have branches in Sandton and Cape Town.
They stock a wide range of FDM Filaments like Form Futura, Zortax, dddrop, Polymaker, Creality, NinjaTek, Verbatim and XYZ Printing.
They recently received their creality shipment an had stock when this post was released. Creality Filament starting @ R255
This company is situated behind the airport close to Emperors Palace. Don’t let the name confuse you, they do sell 3D Printing goodies and all I can say is “great service”. Don is a really nice guy and always seems to go the extra mile, for that I say thank you.
They stock Hello3d, Creality, FillX and SA Filament and are always well priced. SA Filament Starting SBS @ R199
This company is located in Roodepoort and as far as I am aware were the first suppliers to make 3d printing filament in South Africa.
If you want to support local this is the company for you. They do have a lead time on filament that is not in stock as they manufacture on demand, but this shouldn’t stop you from buying.
Great pricing and also decent discount on bulk orders, Please support local. Filament Factory ABS Starting @ R270 ex VAT
They are based in Sandton and recently popped up when there was a filament shortage during Lockdown. Ordered creality filament from them and was shipped out very quickly.
They stock Creality, flashforge and SA Filament.
They do have SA filament in stock. SA Filament PLA @ R349
They are situated in Boksburg and have some really great prices on machines and consumables.
I buy a lot of machines from them, great service and some of the best prices you will find
This company is based in Cape Town. Run by Dominique, she is really competent and they manufacture all their filament locally.
I have personally used the PLA, PETG and ABS. I have been really impressed with this new filament and will definitely be using it in the future again. Thanks Dominique for a great product.
They do have filament in stock when this post was made. Fil X PLA @ R295 per roll
This company is located in the Cape Town, great customer service. They started the company during the Lockdown period and has really impressed me, please don’t hesitate to order from them, they always go the extra mile.
They stock a few filament brands like CCTREE, FIL-X, SA Filament, SUNLU and Helo3D and did have some stock still available when we made this post. CCTREE PLA Strating @ R289.95
Where are all the Capetonians, I didn’t forget about you. Here is a suppliers of some well known brands like E3D and Duet and they are based close to you.
They stock brands like SA Filament, DaVinci Lab, Fill-X, ZEN and Emrin
Since I am based in Gauteng I have yet to be in their store. So please go pop in and try them out if you haven’t already. Da Vinci Lab PLA Starting @ R299
Another company for people who live in Cape Town. Similar to buildvolume they are resellers of some very high end 3d printers, so if you’re looking for quality machines and consumables.
Stocking filaments like Forma, Ultimaker and ESUN.
They are very well stocked so go check them out. Forma Futura Topugh PLA @ R689
This company is based in Durban, but don’t be afraid to order online as their logistics are generally very good. Fastway couriers are always on the ball with my shipments across SA.
They stock a wide range of filaments like CCTREE, Esun, filamentum, SA Filament and SunLu. If you own a Ender 3 the CCTREE is probably one of the best cheap filaments I’ve used.
They just received their stock of filament and should be fully stocked when this post was created. ESUN PLA Starting @ R199.95
This is our opinion on where to buy 3D Printing filament in South Africa
At 3D Riggers, we run a full-scale 3D print farm specializing in bulk 3D printing for businesses across South Africa. We use hundreds of kilograms of filament every month to produce high-volume orders for industries like retail, automotive, electronics, and product development.
Since filament quality directly affects print consistency and turnaround times, we’ve tested and supported most of the brands listed in this post over the years. Our goal with this article is to help others—whether you’re a hobbyist or a business—find reliable local suppliers that deliver quality and service.
If your company needs recurring 3D printing, bulk orders, or a local partner for fast, high-quality production, feel free to reach out. We’d love to see how we can help you grow too.
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