How to make money from 3D printing?

Personally, I think you can use your idle 3D printing equipment to generate income in the following ways: 1. Personalized and customized products - Use social media platforms, such as Jieyin, Xiaohongshu, etc., to showcase your 3D printing capabilities and past works, and attract users to customize personalized items, such as one-of-a-kind cell phone cases, headphone holders, desktop decorations, etc.

- For example, print small models of their favorite game characters for game enthusiasts, or print special accessories for couples.

- For example, print miniatures of their favorite game characters for gaming enthusiasts, or couple's accessories with special meaning for couples. 2. Partner with educational institutions - Contact local schools, training organizations or youth centers to offer 3D printing classes or workshops. You can rent out equipment and provide technical guidance and teaching materials. - For example, offer a simple 3D printing course for primary school students to design and print their own creations and develop their creative thinking and hands-on skills. 3. Printing medical aids - Collaborate with medical institutions or rehabilitation centers to print specific medical aids, such as prosthetic accessories and orthopedic appliances.

- For example, print personalized rehabilitation aids for patients with hand injuries to help them better restore hand function. 4. Make prototypes and models - Printing services for product prototypes and models for entrepreneurs, designers and engineers. They may need to create physical models for testing and demonstration before mass production.

- For example, for a new smart hardware startup, print out a mockup of what their product will look like for presentation at an investment roadshow. 5. Attend creative fairs - Regularly attend local creative fairs to showcase and sell your 3D printed creations. This is a great way to reach potential customers directly and get their feedback.

- You can prepare a series of distinctive 3D printed home decorations, artworks, etc. for sale. 6. Partner with e-commerce platforms - Set up a store on some well-known e-commerce platforms to accept customized orders for 3D printed products.

- For example, set up a store on Taobao to offer customized 3D printed products ranging from household items to art objects. 7. Develop your own products - Design and produce a range of your own 3D printed products, such as creative lamps and practical kitchen tools, and sell them through online and offline channels.

- For example, develop a unique 3D printed table lamp with novel appearance and practical functions to build your own brand.

I hope these ideas above can provide you with some thoughts and inspirations, and wish you success in utilizing your idle equipment to earn more income!