A business buyer ordering 3D-printed parts first asks whether the price is visible before a quote request, how quickly a prototype arrives, whether the supplier also prints metal and whether the quality system is certified. These decide 50 points out of a hundred.
3dstep.fi · 3DStep Oy (PRH 2756343-6), metal and polymer 3D printing (DMLS, MJF, SLS); founded 2016; Helsinki; customers include Valmet, Senop, industry
63.5SCORE
Price before ordering100
Prototype delivery time0
Metal and plastic100
Quality system100
Basic metrics · 54.9
Digital quality74
Transparency55
Reachability15
AI quality score66
+ Widest metal selection: 7 metal alloys (316L, AlSi10Mg, CuNi2SiCr, IN718, Invar36, TiAl6V4, Tool steel) + 8 polymer grades
Basic metrics: 54.9, rank 3 · ▲ 2 places
– Prototype delivery time: The delivery time of prototypes is not stated on the front page, on the prototypes page or in the online order.
materflow.com · Materflow Oy (PRH 2558696-8), industrial 3D printing service (FDM, metals); founded 2013; Lahti; plastic and metal parts from prototypes to series production
55.0SCORE
Price before ordering40
Prototype delivery time78
Metal and plastic100
Quality system0
Basic metrics · 54.6
Digital quality74
Transparency60
Reachability15
AI quality score57
+ Both metal (LPBF) and plastic 3D printing from one place, a rare combination in Finland
Basic metrics: 54.6, rank 4 · ▲ 2 places
– Quality system: Not mentioned on the front page, the prototypes page, the 3D printing service page or in the order terms.
suomen3d.fi · Suomen 3D-ratkaisut Oy (PRH 2751247-9), 3D printing service and equipment shop; founded 2016; Espoo; FDM printing service for businesses and private individuals
47.8SCORE
Price before ordering70
Prototype delivery time0
Metal and plastic50
Quality system0
Basic metrics · 56.7
Digital quality75
Transparency50
Reachability45
AI quality score50
+ Widest material range in plastics: PLA, ABS, PET-G, PA, nylon, TPU, PEEK, PAEK, plus metals (bronze, silver, steel, cobalt chrome, titanium) from the partner network
Basic metrics: 56.7, rank 2 · ▼ 1 place
– Prototype delivery time: The delivery time is not stated on the front page or the printing service page, only the printing duration of 1–30 hours.
ajatec.fi · Ajatec Prototyping Oy (PRH 1568825-8), 3D printing (SLS, MJF, SLA, DLP, DMLS), rapid casting and CNC machining; founded in 1999; Rusko; over 30 years of experience
42.3SCORE
Price before ordering0
Prototype delivery time33
Metal and plastic100
Quality system0
Basic metrics · 59.2
Digital quality53
Transparency75
Reachability45
AI quality score60
+ Widest technology selection: SLS, MJF, SLA, DLP, CFF, DMLS + rapid casting and CNC machining from one address
Basic metrics: 59.2, rank 1 · ▼ 3 places
– Quality system: Not mentioned on the front page, prototypes page, company page or delivery terms.
protohouse.fi · Protohouse Finland Oy (PRH 2730275-4), 3D printing (SLA), machining, laser cutting, silicone casting; founded 2015; Salo; prototypes and series from one place
38.1SCORE
Price before ordering0
Prototype delivery time78
Metal and plastic0
Quality system0
Basic metrics · 54.4
Digital quality80
Transparency40
Reachability45
AI quality score47
+ Versatile range of services: 3D SLA printing, 3- and 5-axis machining, laser cutting and silicone casting in one place
Basic metrics: 54.4, rank 5 · no change
– Price before ordering: The price is not stated on the front page, the SLA page or the business page, only a contact form.
3dfarmi.fi · 3D Farmi Oy (PRH 3302876-3), FDM print farm (29 printers), series production and spare parts; founded 2022; Paimio; fast deliveries 24–48 h
33.7SCORE
Price before ordering20
Prototype delivery time33
Metal and plastic0
Quality system0
Basic metrics · 49.3
Digital quality81
Transparency25
Reachability45
AI quality score42
+ Fastest delivery time: express deliveries in 24-48 hours, small batches usually in 3-7 days
Basic metrics: 49.3, rank 6 · no change
– Metal and plastic: Metal 3D printing is not mentioned on the front page or the services page.
QUESTIONCan I see what printing costs before I request a quote?
How concretely the price or how it is determined is stated on the company's own page.
Price is calculated online = 100, hourly rate published = 70, pricing basis explained = 40, price estimate on request = 20, only by quote request = 0.
22 p
Prototype delivery time
QUESTIONHow quickly will I get the first copy?
Delivery time promised on the page for a prototype or small series, in days. If a range is given, the longer end is used.
1 day or less = 100, 10 days or more = 0, in between directly proportional.
14 p
Metal and plastic
QUESTIONCan I get both plastic and metal parts from the same supplier?
Whether the company prints metal in its own production or only through a partner network.
Metal and plastic in own production = 100, metal through partner network = 50.
8 p
Quality system
QUESTIONIs the quality system certified?
The company states ISO 9001 certification on its own website.
ISO 9001 certified = 100, no mention = 0 points.
6 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison includes six Finnish 3D printing services. Only what the company itself states on its own pages was measured.
Services range from industrial contract manufacturing to a fast print farm. The delivery time is that of a prototype or a small batch, not a large batch.
Information that the company does not disclose gets zero points for that motive, and the reason is shown to the visitor.
About this comparison
We scored 6 Finnish 3D printing services using 20 metrics. The comparison covers price transparency, material range, metal components, delivery time and series production capability.
3D printing services are suited to rapid manufacture of prototypes, spare parts and small series. Finland has several professional providers using different technologies.
What transparency means in this category
Prototype prices, price calculator or price table published in euros on the site (25), metal 3D printing (DMLS/SLM/LPBF or equivalent) mentioned in the service range (20), at least 3 different material groups (e.g. PLA/PETG/nylon or steel/aluminium/titanium) listed (15), delivery time in days or typical lead time mentioned on the site (15), post-processing services (surface treatment, drilling, finishing, painting) offered (10), series production or repeat production runs mentioned in the service range (10), business ID (Y-tunnus) visible on the site (footer, contact details or privacy notice) (5)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Price decides. Very few Finnish 3D printing services publish a clear price list online. Transparent pricing is the most important differentiating factor.
Metals vs. plastics. 3D printing in metal (DMLS/SLM) requires specialist equipment; most services are focused on plastic FDM or SLS printers.
Delivery time varies. Fast FDM prints are ready in 24–48 hours, complex SLS or metal components in 1–2 weeks.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) is the cheapest technology for plastic parts, but the surface quality is rougher than with SLS or SLA.
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) and MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) are suited to functional plastic parts without support structures.
DMLS/SLM metals (steel, aluminium, titanium) require specialist equipment, and only a few Finnish providers can do metal printing.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Ask for a quote with an STL file: most services calculate the price automatically from the uploaded model.
Post-processing of a prototype (sanding, painting, heat treatment) significantly affects the quality of the end result; ask what is included in the price.
In series production, MJF or SLS is often cheaper than FDM at larger volumes owing to material efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 3D printing cost in Finland?
A simple FDM plastic prototype (10x10x10 cm) typically costs 20–80 euros depending on material and complexity. SLS quality is more expensive, and metal parts cost 200–1,000+ euros per piece. Only some of the services publish a price list.
How quickly is an order completed?
FDM prints are often ready in 1–3 working days, SLS/MJF prints in 3–7 working days, metals and rapid casting parts in 1–2 weeks. Rush deliveries are possible with some providers for an extra charge.
Which 3D printing technology suits me?
FDM suits concept models and cheap prototyping. SLS/MJF suits functional plastic parts without support structures. SLA/DLP suits models requiring precision. DMLS suits metal components that require strength or high-temperature resistance.
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