Alberton residents and businesses can purchase 3D printers for sale, filaments, laser systems, and parts from the 3D Printing Store's Boksburg branch at Cnr North Rand Road and Romeo Street, Hughes, Boksburg, 1459. The store is accessible from Alberton via the N12 north, a drive of approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Local stock is maintained on all major product lines, with same-day collection available on most items.
The Boksburg branch is the nearest walk-in 3D printing supplier for Alberton buyers, covering the full range from beginner 3D Printing machines and filaments through to professional laser cutters, CNC routers, and resin printers.
Key Takeaways
- Nearest walk-in store: Cnr North Rand Road and Romeo Street, Hughes, Boksburg, approximately 20 to 30 minutes via the N12 north
- Stocks Creality and Anycubic printers, PLA/PETG/ABS filaments, resin, and spare parts
- Training courses available for beginners through to advanced users
- Open Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 8 am to 4 pm, Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
- Also serves Boksburg, Benoni, Bedfordview, Kempton Park, and Kensington
What Alberton Buyers Can Collect In-Store
The branch carries the complete range across 3D printing, CNC, and laser technologies. 3D Printing machines form the largest stocked category, from affordable starter desktop units through to professional enclosed printers built for engineering and production environments. Resin printers and compatible consumables address high-detail output requirements.
Product lines available for walk-in purchase or same-day collection:
- 3D Printers: Creality 3D Printers (Ender and K-series), Anycubic Kobra range, Flashforge, and Wanhao
- Resin Printers: Anycubic Photon series with matching resin consumables
- 3D Printer Filament: PLA, PETG, ABS, and flexible filaments in multiple colours and grades
- Spare Parts: 3D Printer Parts including belts, rollers, bed surfaces, and drive gears
- Scanners: 3D Scanners, desktop and handheld units for reverse engineering and quality control
- Laser Systems: xTool desktop engravers and CO2 laser cutters for craft and small business use
- CNC: Desktop CNC routers for wood, acrylic, foam, and soft metals
3D Printing in Alberton's Industrial and Residential Community
Alberton is a large south Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni municipality, combining a significant industrial base with established residential suburbs and a growing retail sector. Alberton City Shopping Centre, the primary retail landmark for the area, serves as a commercial anchor for the town and is familiar to most Alberton residents as the main shopping hub. New Redruth, one of Alberton's older residential suburbs and a well-known local reference point, reflects the town's deep-rooted residential character alongside its industrial and manufacturing operations.
Demand in Alberton reflects the town's industrial and residential mix:
- Manufacturing and engineering businesses sourcing 3D Printing machines for custom tooling and short-run production
- Light industrial firms using 3D printing to produce jigs, fixtures, and replacement components
- Small businesses sourcing 3D Printer Upgrades for production machines running at high duty cycles
- Home hobbyists and makers maintaining machines with replacement Hot Ends and Extruders
- Schools and TVET colleges sourcing affordable 3D Printing machines and consumables for technical training
Alberton's industrial firms in particular benefit from the Boksburg store's short N12 access route, making consumable restocking and parts collection quick and predictable for businesses on tight production schedules.
Services at the Boksburg Store
The branch provides services that keep machines running and users productive:
- 3D Printer Training: Courses covering printer setup, slicing software, calibration, and material-specific settings for both 3D Printing and resin machines
- Technical Support: In-store diagnosis on walk-in visits, plus an online support ticket system for post-sale queries
- Laser Engravers: xTool and solid-state laser units for engraving wood, leather, acrylic, and metal
- Laser Cutters: CO2 systems for higher-power cutting in craft and production environments
- Craft CNC Machines: Desktop routers with bits, spindles, and accessories stocked in-store
- Loyalty Programme: Points accumulate on every purchase and are redeemable against future orders
Cnr North Rand Road & Romeo Street, Hughes, Boksburg, 1459
Mon to Thu: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | Fri: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm | Sat: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Phone: (012) 665-1391 | Email: sales@3dprintingstore.co.za
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the nearest 3D Printing Store to Alberton?
The closest walk-in branch is at Cnr North Rand Road and Romeo Street, Hughes, Boksburg, 1459, approximately 20 to 30 minutes from Alberton via the N12 north.
Can I buy 3D Printer Filament near Alberton?
Yes. The Boksburg branch stocks PLA, PETG, ABS, and flexible filaments in multiple colours and grades, available for same-day walk-in collection.
Does the store offer 3D Printer Training for Alberton customers?
Yes. Training runs from beginner to advanced level and covers printer setup, slicing, calibration, and material profiles. Contact the store to check availability and book a session.
