Menlo Park residents and businesses can collect 3D printers for sale, filaments, and specialist parts from the 3D Printing Store at 198 Edward Avenue, Zwartkop, Centurion. The store is accessible from Menlo Park via Church Street west or the N1 south, a drive of roughly 20 to 25 minutes from the suburb. All major product lines are held in local stock for same-day collection.
The Centurion branch is the nearest walk-in supplier for Menlo Park buyers seeking hands-on product guidance, in-store demonstrations, and same-day access to filament, parts, and equipment.
Key Takeaways
- Nearest walk-in store: 198 Edward Avenue, Zwartkop, Centurion, via Church Street or the N1
- 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 Centurion, Lyttelton, Garsfontein, Silver Lakes, and Midrand
What Menlo Park Buyers Can Collect In-Store
The branch carries the complete range across 3D printing, CNC, and laser technologies. 3D Printing machines span beginner desktop units through to professional enclosed printers for demanding applications. Resin printers are stocked alongside resins for high-resolution output in fields such as architecture modelling, dental applications, and jewellery casting.
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 Menlo Park's Academic and Professional Community
Menlo Park is an affluent Pretoria suburb closely associated with the University of Pretoria, whose main Hatfield Campus is within cycling distance of the suburb. The university draws students and researchers from engineering, architecture, and design disciplines, many of whom use 3D Printing machines for academic projects and prototypes. Brooklyn Mall, one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Menlo Park area, anchors the retail environment and serves as a reference point for residents navigating to nearby suppliers including the Centurion store.
Demand in the Menlo Park area reflects the suburb's academic and professional character:
- University students sourcing affordable 3D Printer Upgrades and reliable filament for project work
- Architecture and design professionals printing physical scale models and concept prototypes
- Engineering researchers experimenting with materials including high-temperature PETG and flexible filaments
- Small home-based businesses producing custom components via 3D printing
- Educators and school STEM programmes seeking affordable starter machines and training
The store's trained staff can advise on filament selection, printer calibration, and the correct Hot Ends and Extruders for different material profiles, which is particularly relevant for academic users pushing machine limits with technical filaments.
Services at the Centurion Store
The Centurion branch supports buyers from first purchase through to ongoing maintenance:
- 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
198 Edward Avenue, Zwartkop, Centurion, 0157
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 Menlo Park?
The closest walk-in branch is at 198 Edward Avenue, Zwartkop, Centurion, 0157, accessible from Menlo Park via Church Street west or the N1 south, approximately 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Can I buy 3D Printer Filament near Menlo Park?
Yes. The Centurion branch stocks PLA, PETG, ABS, and flexible filaments in multiple colours and grades, available for same-day collection.
Is there 3D Printer Training available for Menlo Park customers?
Yes. Training courses run from beginner to advanced level and cover printer setup, slicing, calibration, and material profiles. Contact the store to book a session.
