Case Study: Make Architects achieves faster, lower-cost architectural model-making with UltiMaker 3D printing

Architectural modelmaking transformed by affordable 3D printing

Make Architects, an award-winning architecture firm, faced the challenge of minimizing slow and expensive traditional model-making and outsourcing during the design phase. They sought to automate production to save time and costs while exploring more creative ideas.

UltiMaker provided a solution with 14 of its easy-to-use 3D printers, integrating them into the firm's workflow. This enabled on-demand, in-house printing of thousands of models, from concepts to detailed presentation pieces. The results for UltiMaker's customer included a 90% reduction in both cost and turnaround time, substantial savings, and a faster, more creative design process that aligns with the studio's democratic ethos.

Make Architects

Paul Miles

Modelshop Manager