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Why Purple Porcupine?

In 2007 we entered the manufacturing world as an early adopter of 3D printing. Since then, we’ve helped thousands of businesses throughout the country create their products, from Fortune 100 companies to small startups. With an extensive line of 3D printing solutions, and a committed, knowledgeable team of additive experts, Purple Porcupine provides companies the tools needed to bring their innovative ideas to life.

So why the name? It’s because we know that people remember it, and it’s fun. From design, to prototyping, to manufacturing, we have the additive technology to support each stage of your product’s lifecycle.

Purple Porcupine is officially registered with the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 

Why Purple Porcupine?

In 2007 we entered the manufacturing world as an early adopter of 3D printing. Since then, we’ve helped thousands of businesses throughout the country create their products, from Fortune 100 companies to small startups. With an extensive line of 3D printing solutions, and a committed, knowledgeable team of additive experts, Purple Porcupine provides companies the tools needed to bring their innovative ideas to life.

So why the name? It’s because we know that people remember it, and it’s fun. From design, to prototyping, to manufacturing, we have the additive technology to support each stage of your product’s lifecycle.

Purple Porcupine is officially registered with the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 

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Purple Porcupine is a full-service 3D printing service bureau. We provide quick-turn prototyping and production-level printing across every 3D printing technology, and manufacture everything in the US. Our team of technical experts is here to help you get parts, fast.

Purple Porcupine offers the following services:

3D Printing Services

– FDM: standard and engineering-grade materials
– PolyJet: Full-color, multi-material prototypes
– SLA: Large format parts withsuperior surface quality, detail, and accuracy
– DLP: Repeatable, accurate printing with specialty materials
– SAF & MJF: Functional, geometrically complex parts, at production quantities
– Print On Fabric: 3D print bespoke designs directly onto garments or apparel.

Other Services

– 3D CAD Design: Bring your ideas to life with the help of our experts.
– RTV Molding: Producing low to medium volume parts? Our RTV molding service is the perfect solution.
– 3D Scanning: Exceptional and highly detailed models of your object quickly. Perfect for quality control and reverse engineering.
– Corporate Branding: Create custom 3D printed artwork that aligns with your company culture.

If you have a CAD file, you can upload it directly through our website to request a quote. Our team will review the file, confirm the best printing technology and material for your application, and provide pricing and lead time. Rush services are available.

If you don’t have a CAD file, our team can support you with CAD design services. If your project requires FAI (First Article Inspection), we can provide that as well.

For projects subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), we are ITAR registered and able to support controlled technical data and defense-related work. Please upload your files through our ITAR Request for Quote (RFQ) form to ensure secure and compliant handling.

Yes, Purple Porcupine is ITAR registered. For projects subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), we are authorized to handle controlled technical data and defense-related work. Please submit your files through our ITAR Request for Quote form to ensure secure and compliant processing.

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Our current lead time is 2.3 days. Rush services are available for quick-turn prototypes and time-sensitive projects.

A 3D-printable file (such as STL or STEP) is required to produce your part. If you don’t already have a file, our engineering team can work with you to create a print-ready design and bring your idea to life.

If your file has issues such as holes or problems that affect 3D printability, our team of Application Engineers will review it and work with you to resolve them. Contact us by phone or email if you have any questions or need assistance.

We offer more than 50 engineering grade materials, ranging from rigid engineering plastics to high temperature and specialty resins, suitable for functional prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

Our capabilities span multiple 3D printing processes, including FDM thermoplastics, SLA and DLP resins, PolyJet materials, and powder based systems such as PBF. Our team can help you select the optimal material based on your application, mechanical requirements, thermal performance, and surface finish needs.

Purple Porcupine supports a broad range of Fortune 100 companies and startups across every industry, including aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer products, industrial equipment, and medical devices.

Hand Sanding: Manual surface finishing to reduce layer lines and improve surface smoothness.

High Polish: Multi-step polishing process to achieve a smooth, glossy finish.

Custom Color: Application of specified paint colors to meet branding or aesthetic requirements.

Clear Coat: Protective transparent coating to enhance durability and surface appearance.

Hand Assembly: Manual assembly of printed components into finished subassemblies or products.

While Purple Porcupine does not sell 3D printers, our sister company, Purple Platypus, does. Purple Platypus offers 3D printers across every major technology. If you’re interested in purchasing a 3D printer, reach out to the Platypus team.



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