Bureau Classification System
Service Bureau Tiers
Bazaar3D classifies every service bureau into one of three tiers based on their equipment, certifications, and capabilities — so you always know what level of provider you're working with.
TIER 1
Industrial Bureau
11 bureaus
CustomerEnterprise & B2B
EquipmentIndustrial OEM machines
CertificationsISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR required
Best forProduction, aerospace, medical, defense
TIER 2
Professional Shop
24 bureaus
CustomerSmall & Medium Business
EquipmentIndustrial or prosumer machines
CertificationsAt least 1 certification preferred
Best forPrototypes, small business production
TIER 3
Independent Operator
11 bureaus
CustomerConsumer & Hobbyist
EquipmentConsumer or prosumer printers
CertificationsNot required
Best forConsumer, hobbyist, small orders
TIER 1
Industrial Bureaus
Certified professional manufacturers serving enterprise and commercial clients. Industrial OEM equipment, formal quality systems, and production-scale capability.
3D
3DEO
Gardena, CA
Intelligent Layering
ISO 9001:2015
A3
A3D Manufacturing
Phoenix, AZ
MJFFFF/FDMSLSMetal FFF+1
ISO 9001:2015AS9100ITAR
AM
American Additive Manufacturing
Horsham, PA
FDMSLASLS
AS9100DISO 9001:2015ITAR
BI
Big Metal Additive
Denver, CO
Metal Hybrid AM
ITARISO 9001:2015AS9100D
EN
Endeavor 3D
Douglasville, GA
MJFSLSFDMSLA+2
ISO 9001:2015ITARHP Digital Manufacturing Partner
FA
Fathom Manufacturing
Oakland, CA
FDMSLSSLAMJF+2
ISO 9001:2015AS9100 Rev. DISO 13485:2016
IN
Incodema3D
Freeville, NY
DMLSDMP/LPBF
NIST 800-171DFARSAS9100D
PR
Protolabs
Maple Plain, MN
DMLSSLASLSMJF+1
ISO 9001:2015ISO 13485:2016AS9100D
SI
Sintavia
Hollywood, FL
DMLSSLMLPBF
ISO 17025ISO 14001AS9100 Rev. D
ST
Stratasys Direct
Eden Prairie, MN
FDMPolyJetSLAP3+1
ISO 9001AS9100ITAR
UP
UPTIVE Manufacturing
Libertyville, IL
FDMMJFSLSDMLS+1
ISO 9001:2015AS9100ITAR
TIER 2
Professional Shops
Established local businesses serving small and medium-sized companies. Professional equipment, formal processes, and reliable turnaround.
3D
3D Printing Ally
Minneapolis, MN
FDMSLSSLA
3D
3D Printsmith
Boston, MA
PolyJetFDMSLSDMLS+1
3D
3DPX Additive Manufacturing
Chicago, IL
SLS
ISO 13485FDA Registered
AD
Advanced Composites Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
FDMSLASLSDMLS+1
AS9100DISO 9001:2015
AG
AGS Additive Manufacturing
Fort Worth, TX
DMP/LPBF
AU
Autotiv
Salem, NH
FDMSLASLSPolyJet+4
AZ
Azoth 3D
Ann Arbor, MI
Binder JettingFDMSLASLS+1
ISO 9001:2015ITARISO 13485:2016
B-
B-Tec Solutions
Croydon, PA
DMLSLPBF
ISO 9001:2015
FO
Forecast 3D (ADDMAN)
Carlsbad, CA
FDMMJFSLSSAF+5
ISO 9001:2015ISO 14001:2015ITAR
FO
Forerunner 3D Printing
Coopersville, MI
MJFSLAPolyJetFDM+2
ITARFFL Type 7QMS
I-
i-SOLIDS Engineering
Houston, TX
FDMMJFSLSSLA
HP
I3
i3D MFG
Redmond, OR
DMLS
AS9100DITARCMMC
IM
Impossible Objects
Northbrook, IL
CBAM
JA
JawsTec
American Falls, ID
SLMSLSSLAMJF
MA
Mack Prototype
Gardner, MA
DLSFDMMJFSLA+1
ISO 13485FDA RegisteredITAR
PH
Phoenix Proto Technologies
Hartland, MI
PR
Prototek Manufacturing
Contoocook, NH
MJFSLSDLSSLA+3
ISO 9001:2015AS9100DITAR
QU
Quickparts (3D Systems)
Seattle, WA
FDMSLSSLAMJF+1
ISO 9001:2015ISO 27001:2022ITAR
RA
Rapid Axis
Redwood City, CA
FDMSLSSLAMJF+1
ISO 9001:2015ITARRoHS/REACH
RA
RapidMade
Portland, OR
MJFSLAFDM
ISO 9001:2015
SH
Shapeways
New York, NY
MJFSLSSLASLM+2
ISO 9001ISO 14001
SY
Synergeering Group
Farmington Hills, MI
SLSLS/SLS
ITAR/EARISO 9001:2015AS9100D
TR
TriMech 3D Printing Services
Richmond, VA
CMFSLSSLAPolyJet+3
ISO 9001ITAR
XC
Xcentric Mold & Engineering
Clinton Township, MI
FDMSLSSLMDLP+3
ISO 9001:2015ITARUL
TIER 3
Independent Operators
Individual operators and small print farms serving consumers and small orders. Great for budget-friendly, local, or low-volume needs.
3S
3Space
Louisville, KY
FDMPolyJetMultiJet
BO
Boise 3D Printing
Boise, ID
FDM
CH
Charlotte 3D Printing
Charlotte, NC
FDM
CO
Contrive3D
Midland, TX
FDMSLA
Public-Sector & Government Supplier
FO
Forge Labs
San Francisco, CA
FDMSLSSLADMLS+1
ISO 9001:2015
ME
Merit3D
Price, UT
SLSSLA
ITARAS9100DISO 9001
PR
PrintForm NYC
Atlanta, GA
DMLSMJFSLSFDM+1
SE
Seattle 3D Printing
Seattle, WA
FDMPolyJetSLADLP+2
TU
Tucson 3D Printing
Tucson, AZ
FDM
WH
WhiteClouds
Ogden, UT
FDM
WI
Willd Designs 3D
Temple, TX
FDM
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