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Education Prototyping & Manufacturing

Get high-quality manufacturing services for your custom educational prototypes and production parts. Launch products faster, reduce risks, and streamline production processes with on-demand production at competitive prices.
  • Production-grade products
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • 24/7 engineering support
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  • Delivery in as fast as 5 days
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ISO

9001:2015 Certified
Mat Sheet

+

Sheet metal materials
Tolerence Sheet

±0.1 mm

Tolerance achievable
Fast Timing

5-day

Fast lead time
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Why manufacture educational parts with 3ERP?

Our reliable rapid prototyping services have served many customers from worldwide top universities including Harvard, Yale, etc. as well as numerous colleges and schools. Tens of thousands of prototypes and custom parts produced by us have accelerated their research. 3ERP is always too glad to create and test products quickly to speed up innovation and development.
ISO Certified

ISO certified

3E Rapid Prototyping (3ERP) is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer that can guarantee top quality parts in an industry that demands rigorous consistency and quality control.
Huge Production Capacity

Huge production capacity

We can fulfill orders of virtually any size, from one-off engine part prototypes to full production of injection molded headlamp covers.
Range of services

Range of services

Equal parts machine shop and digital manufacturing specialist, we offer a range of manufacturing technologies and services, from CNC machining to 3D printing.
Short lead time

Short lead time

Our extensive facilities and partner network allow us to fulfill orders quickly, no matter the quantity or complexity.
Skilled and experienced

Skilled and experienced

We have been manufacturing educational parts for over a decade and our skilled engineers know how to get the best outcomes from your designs.
Easy Quotation

Easy quotation system

Our engineers will review your designs immediately to provide a fast and accurate quotation for the project.

What kind of educational parts can we make?

Educational prototyping and manufacturing with 3ERP

  • Prosthetic limb
  • Robot parts
  • Fit check gauges
  • Generator components
  • Teaching aids
  • Machine and tool parts
  • Automation parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Electronic housings
  • Replacement parts
  • Experimental equipment

Applications for universities and schools

We’ve served engineers and designers from all over the world who are specialized in
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

We’re trusted by worldwide top universities and schools through various forms since we are always able to manufacture custom parts they need.

  • Prototypes for engineering clubs
  • Rocket ship teams
  • Medical equipment association
  • Prototypes for designing teams
  • Digital manufacturing entrepreneurship
  • Robotics competitions
  • Automation research group
  • Biological experiment study group

Educational parts
manufacturing processes

3ERP offers wide range of manufacturing processes for educational prototypes and production parts.

CNC Machining

By using CNC milling & turning, we can make a wide range of prototypes and production parts

Injection Molding

We offer low-volume prototype moldings and mass production moldings.

3D Printing

We provide 3D printing services using a range of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies for metal or plastic parts

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Laser cutting, bending, stamping, spinning, punching, welding.

Educational parts manufacturing possibilities

Lab
Mechanical Prototyping
Medical Prototyping

Prototyping is a significant part of the development of biological devices. Most biological products have to meet strict safety requirements, so it is important to iterate a variety of prototypes for R&D and testing in order to make a safe and functional end-use part. Different biological prototypes require different materials. Some metals and plastics are biocompatible, while others exhibit certain characteristics (toxicity, degradation, etc.) that make them unsafe for bodily interaction. We’re proud to offer all kinds of biological prototyping and parts manufacturing services to support your experiments and research.

Precision manufacturing is so essential when we produce components and equipment for robotics and automation since the parts are complex and must be precise to be assembled within a robot. Other elements like customizability will also be considered. The creation of a robotic system might start with an idea, but requires intensive prototyping, testing and production to bring it all to fruition. That’s why 3ERP is here to help. Our technical team stands ready to advise you on the most cost-effective and efficient rapid prototyping methods for your given mechanical application.

When creating a prototype for a medical device, it is important to work with a partner with experience in the field of medical device manufacturing.3ERP is one such expert. Having worked with the likes of Beckman Coulter, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare and Becton Dickinson, we have produced a vast array of medical products, including handheld devices, surgical tools, anatomical models, X-ray equipment, MRI scanning equipment and more. What’s more, we can handle almost all kinds of materials to meet your needs.

Educational Part Gallery

For the years we have gathered relevant experience that enables us to handle any educational projects. Here's the gallery of educational prototypes and production parts for our worldwide clients.

Educational manufacturing materials

We offer a huge range of material possibilities with all our manufacturing processes. Some common choices for education are listed below.
Steel
Aluminum
Titanium
PA(Nylon)
PMMA
Silicone
Best technologies
CNC machining, rapid tooling
CNC machining, rapid tooling, sheet metal
CNC machining, SLM 3D printing
CNC machining, SLS 3D printing, injection molding
CNC machining, injection molding
Liquid silicone injection molding
Benefits
Strong, corrosion-resistant, range of grades
Machinable, strong, range of grades
Lightweight, temperature-resistant
Strong, smooth surface finish
Transparent, shatter-resistant
Durable, flexible, biocompatible, inert
Example parts
Brake components, engine components
Cylinder heads, manifolds, Ductwork, housings, bus ducts
Engine valves, axle shafts, pipes, nuclear waste storage, pumps, turbines
Peripheral engine parts, covers and housings
Lighting components
Seals, cover assemblies, Fluid management devices, respiratory devices

Applicable Finishes for Education

3ERP offers wide variety high level surface finishes. We only list some of the common finishing options. There are more finish options for custom parts for education.
Name
Applicable to
Feature
Color
Thickness
As machined
Metals & Plastics
Tool marks visible
N/A
N/A
Sanding & Polishing
Metals & Plastics
Brushed & gloss mirror surface
N/A
0.02-0.05mm removed
Sand, Bead Blasted
Metals & Plastics
matt or satin surface
N/A
N/A
Painted
Metals & Plastics
Matt, gloss, texture
colors can be matched as needed
0.05mm to 0.1mm
Powder coat
Metals
Matt, Gloss & Texture
colors can be matched as needed
0.05mm to 0.15mm
Anodized
Aluminum
Tool marks visible, Smooth, Matt & Gloss
colors can be matched as needed
0.002mm to 0.04mm
E-Coating
Metals
Matt & Gloss
Black
0.015mm to 0.035mm
Nickel Plating
Metals
Gloss
Silver
0.004mm to 0.05mm
Chromed
Metals & Plastics
Satin & Gloss
Silver
0.001mm to 0.3mm
Zinc Plating
Metals
Gloss
Silver & Black
0.005mm to 0.2mm
Chromate Conversion Coating
Aluminum
Tool marks visible, Smooth and Matt
Clear/ slight yellow tint
0.25-1 um
Preview

A customer’s words mean more than ours see what our satisfied customers have said about how we fulfilled their requirements.

JS
John S
US
Stars 5
3ERP is Great!
My experience working with 3ERP has been nothing but great. Their communication is exceptional, and Victor was always available to answer any questions I had. The finished products we receive are of the highest quality, and meet expectations. What really stands is the great service I always receive from Victor. He's always committed to ensuring we were satisfied. Overall, I would highly recommend 3ERP and Victor Liu for anyone looking for a reliable and supplier.
Date of experience: April 06, 2023
PL
Patrick L
US
Stars 5
Great prices, lead times, and quality of work
Nicole and the 3ERP team have become an invaluable supplier for our prototyping process. Their response time is quick, their prices and lead times are great, and the products I've received have been excellent. I can't recommend them enough!
Date of experience: April 07, 2023
AA
Artcheng
HK
Stars 5
Exceptional prototyping at competitive price
My experience with 3erp has been nothing but exceptional. From the start the communication has even accurate and fast. Specificities of the design that may meet production difficulties are promptly pointed out with suggested solutions. The price of prototyping is competitive. And the QC of the final product is also excellent. There is no doubt that I will go back again
Date of experience: April 04, 2023
TJ
Timo J
DE
Stars 5
Our No.1 source for CNC parts
Even for a complex 5 axis CNC part we got very good results from 3ERP. We did a lot of projects with 3ERP during the last 3 years and they always did an outstanding job - high quality (I can also recommend their laser logo service and anodizing), reliable, extremely fast and perfect communication. I highly appreciate working with Ronan and Victor and already recommended them to many of our partners.

Date of experience: November 07, 2022
RR
Raymond
NL
Stars 5
Reliable company, outstanding in precision work.
It's very nice that you can make complex miniature prototypes down to the smallest details and with also a high precision. For us, this quality is necessary to do reliable tests. Great that you can meet these high requirements. Good work, keep it up!
Stay affordable and we hope to continue working with you for a long time.
Date of experience: April 07, 2023
AK
Alex Korf
AT
Stars 5
Using 3ERP for many years now
Using 3ERP for many years now. Always quick, always efficient, always reliable. If something's wrong they redo the parts without any drama. Compared to most European CNC providers, 3ERP's customer service is head and shoulders above. Highly recommended if you request any CNC machined parts to verify your new design.
Date of experience: February 01, 2023
DJ
Dynamo Joe
CA
Stars 5
Very grateful for the personalized service
5 Stars. Happy with communication that give me confidence to choose 3ERP. Project manager understood what I needed and offered solutions to solve my problem. The project manager is very positive for me to help overcome some frustrations I had. Delivered the prototype products as promised. Very grateful for the personalized service, and, I am already a returning customer. Thank you for the opportunity to review 3ERP
Date of experience: April 12, 2023
BM
Brodie Malouf
AU
Stars 5
Very satisfied client of 3ERP
3ERP have been exceptional to deal with. Being in Australia I did predict some issues with correspondence and possibly result but I was WRONG. It has been so easy dealing with the guys from 3ERP from the other side of the world. The result of the products have been amazing, we had a small issues at one stage but it was quickly addressed and you cant ask for much more then that! I highly recommend giving them a go.
Date of experience: April 07, 2023

Educational Manufacturing FAQ

Yes, 3E Rapid Prototyping (3ERP) is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer. We manufacture parts to a high standard, no matter the project or the customer.

For certain manufacturing processes like injection molding, we can provide a T1 sample for your parts, then further samples if required.

We can fulfill orders quickly, but lead times depend on a few factors, such as the manufacturing process, order quantity, and part complexity. CNC machined parts can take as little as five days, 3D printed parts can take as little as three days, while moldings made via rapid tooling can take as little as 5–7 days.

3ERP values privacy and security with the utmost seriousness and will happily sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) at your request, giving you peace of mind about your intellectual property.

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