—– REAL PROBLEMS – REAL SOLUTIONS
CUSTOMER
BUILDS
When off-the-shelf fails, we engineer the solution. Every part below started
as something broken or discontinued — we brought it back to life.
—– REAL PROBLEMS – REAL SOLUTIONS
HOW IT WORKS
01
SEND YOUR PART
Email a photo or description. Free assessment, zero obligation.
02
WE DESIGN IT
Reverse-engineered or designed from scratch in CAD.
03
WE PRINT IT
PLA+, PETG, ABS, resin, clear – whatever the job needs.
04
YOU RECEIVE IT
Fast delivery. Fully functional. Ready to install.
PORTFOLIO
REAL CUSTOMER BUILDS
01
TENNIS BALL SLINGER PART
REVERSE ENGINEERING
PLA
REFUNCTIONAL PART
A Tennis ball slinger had a critical component fail — no replacement existed anywhere. The customer sent us the broken original and we made a new one. The original part appears on the right in each image; our printed replacement on the left. The customer didn’t care about aesthetics — they needed it to work. It did.
→ ‘Did not mind what the quality looked like as long as it was functional.’
02
MOTORBIKE INDICATOR COVER
CUSTOM DESIGN
NYLON
BESPOKE BUILD
A motorbike enthusiast was building a unique custom bike – eye-catching and non-standard. They needed a clear indicator cover that didn’t exist anywhere. They emailed 3dpad, we designed it from their brief and printed it in clear PLA. Exactly what they envisioned. When no manufacturer makes it, we will.
→ ‘We were delighted to help and here is the outcome.’
03
MOTORHOME FRIDGE SHELF CHIP
REVERSE ENGINEERING
PLA
OBSOLETE PART
This motorhome fridge shelf clip had gone completely out of production. The customer searched everywhere – nothing. They reached out to 3dpad, we reverse-engineered it from the broken original, and the new part fits and functions perfectly. All four views are shown – front and side, original vs. print – so you can see the precision of the match.
→ ‘The customer is very pleased and gives us high recommendation.’
04
RETRACTABLE DOG LEAD LATCH
REDESIGNED
PLA+
DURABILITY UPGRADE
A customer brought us a broken latch from their retractable dog lead. The original was brittle ABS with several design flaws – gluing it simply wouldn’t hold. Rather than copy the broken design, we redesigned the component entirely to address every weak point. The red arrows show exactly where the original failed. The result: a stronger, more durable part in PLA+.
→ ‘We don’t just copy – we improve.’
05
VW POLO CUP HOLDER ADAPTER
CUSTOM DESIGN
PETG
VEHICLE ACCESSORY
A Volkswagen Polo V 6R cup holder (part 684300207R) that lets cups and bottles fall out when placed in it. The customer asked 3dpad for a custom adapter insert. We designed a solution that fits neatly inside the existing holder without limiting the size of cups or bottles — a drop-in fix, no modifications needed.
→ ‘Fits neatly into exsting holder without limiting the size of cups.’
06
TOYOTA COROLLA AIR FILTER BOX 2005
CUSTOM DESIGN
PERFORMANCE
CAD ENGINEERED
A customer wanted a performance air filter for their 2005 Toyota Corolla, but the original air filter box has a sensor and cable bracket integrated into it – standard performance filters couldn’t accommodate this. The red-highlighted image shows exactly where the problem lies. 3dpad engineered a custom solution in CAD, producing a new air filter tube that retains all sensors while improving airflow performance.
→ ‘The highlighted box in red shows the sensor – we engineered around it’
07
MK2 FORD FOCUS RADIO FASCIA
CUSTOM DESIGN
SILVER FINISH
INTERIOR UPGRADE
A customer with a MK2 Ford Focus wanted to upgrade to a 7″ double DIN touchscreen. Standard aftermarket fascia kits only offered basic black or faded grey — clashing with the interior. They wanted premium silver with a perfect fit. 3dpad designed and produced a custom fascia that slots in perfectly and looks factory-built. Five photos showing before, design, and finished result.
→ ‘Recognizing this need, 3dpad designed and produced a custom solution’
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PART?
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