Art to Part, and a Whole Lot More
At our core, we're Tampa's art-to-part team, turning ideas into physical things - but that's only half the story. We're also teachers, reviewers, and advocates for a healthier, more honest making industry. This is who we are and why we do it.
Four things, one mission
Everything we do out of our Tampa shop comes back to the same idea: helping people make awesome things, whether we make them for you or teach you to make them yourself.
- We make - 3D printing, scanning, reverse engineering, and CAD, from one part to thousands
- We teach - free tutorials and the Making Awesome Academy
- We review - honest takes on machines and materials, no sponsor scripts
- We advocate - standing up for consumers and fair play
From the spark in your head to the thing in your hand
A lot of shops do one slice of the process. We do the whole arc - design it, capture it, print it, refine it, produce it - for everyone from inventors to museums - so you don't have to stitch together five vendors and hope they talk to each other. One team, start to finish.
From first call to finished part
However far along you are, the path looks much the same.
- Tell us the ideaCall us or use the quote form. A short, free consultation is available if you would like to talk it through first.
- We print and test itFrom a single prototype to short production runs, on a farm of 75+ machines.
- We refine itWe adjust the design, material, and finish based on what the test part shows, and repeat until it works.
- We produce itParts when you need them, with no minimums, so you do not have to commit to an injection mold before the idea is proven.
Inventors, engineers, attorneys, and museums
Our clients range from independent inventors to manufacturers, and from attorneys and engineers who need accurate 3D evidence to museums and conservators who need careful reproductions. Some of the work we do most:
- Product design and rapid prototyping
- Manufacturing and powersports parts
- Crash scanning and forensic documentation
- Historical preservation and object conservation
- Accessible museum displays
All for your idea, and your idea for all
We named ourselves after the team that had each other's backs. That's the energy we bring to your project: a crew of specialists pulling in the same direction so your idea actually makes it into the world.
We teach, review, and speak up too
Making things for clients is one half of what we do. The other half is sharing what we learn.
The 3D Musketeers crew runs the YouTube channel, where we test printers and materials and say what we think, and co-hosts the Making Awesome Podcast with Jacob Lord of Construct 3D. You can find both on the media page.
The free tutorials and the Making Awesome Academy are for people who would rather learn to do it themselves. And our consumer advocacy work is about making sure people who buy machines and parts get a fair deal.
Frequently asked
What does art to part mean?
It means we take an idea, from a sketch, a file, or a part you need again, all the way to a finished physical part. Design, capture, print, refine, and produce happen with one team, so you do not manage five vendors.
Do you only work with businesses?
No. We work with individuals as well as companies. If you have an idea, a broken part, or a model that needs printing, we would like to hear about it.
Where are you located?
Our shop is in Tampa, Florida. Most of the work is done in the shop and finished parts are shipped to you, and our scanning team can often come to you for on-site work.
How do I get started?
Use the quote form or call (813) 803-4973. Tell us what you are trying to make and where you are in the process. A short, free consultation is available if you would like to talk it through first.
Ready to make awesome?
However big or small your idea, we'd love to hear it.
Get a Free Quote or call (813) 803-4973