Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3DMargin?

3DMargin is a professional 3D printing cost calculation software that helps you price your prints accurately and grow your business. It provides detailed cost analysis, platform management, and AI-powered insights for 3D printing businesses.

What problems does 3DMargin solve?

3DMargin helps 3D printing businesses:

• Calculate precise costs including materials, machine time, labor, and overhead
• Manage pricing across different sales platforms with varying fees
• Optimize profits using AI-powered insights and predictions
• Track and analyze all cost components with detailed breakdowns

How do I get started?

Currently, 3DMargin is in development. You can join our waiting list to be notified when access becomes available. Once you have access, you'll be able to start calculating costs and optimizing your 3D printing business immediately.

What costs does 3DMargin track?

3DMargin provides comprehensive cost tracking including:

• Material costs (filament usage, waste, multiple material types)
• Machine costs (depreciation, maintenance, operational expenses)
• Labor costs and post-processing time
• Overhead expenses
• Platform fees and sale percentages

How does platform management work?

You can define different sales platforms with their specific fee structures and sale percentages. 3DMargin automatically calculates adjusted prices to maintain your target margins across all platforms, even during sales or promotions.

What makes the cost calculation accurate?

3DMargin uses AI to analyze your historical print data, predicting material usage, print times, and potential failure rates with increasing accuracy over time. This ensures your cost calculations become more precise as you use the system.

How does AI improve my pricing?

3DMargin's AI features include:

• Smart cost prediction based on historical data
• Profit optimization suggestions based on market data
• Anomaly detection for identifying pricing errors
• Trend analysis and forecasting
• Print failure rate prediction

Can it handle multiple sales platforms?

Yes, 3DMargin allows you to manage multiple sales platforms simultaneously. You can set up platform-specific fees, sale percentages, and pricing rules. The system automatically adjusts prices across platforms to maintain your desired profit margins.

How can I get help?

We offer multiple support channels:

• Documentation at docs.3dmargin.io (coming soon)
• Email support at [email protected]
• This FAQ section for common questions

Our support team is available Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST, and we aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.