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Bring your ideas to life

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  • Turn your ideas into tangible creations.

    3D printing and model design services for:

    • Rapid prototyping

    • Tailored custom parts

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  • Transform raw materials with precision and care.

    Laser and tooling machined parts from the following materials:

    • Wood

    • Aluminum

    • Paper

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  • From early concepts to finished parts, prepare your designs for efficient, smooth production.

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About Gradient LayerWorks

Gradient Layerworks is a professional 3D printing, CAD modeling, and prototyping studio built on real manufacturing experience and technical precision. We help hobbyists, inventors, startups, and engineering teams turn ideas into functional, high-quality parts through reliable additive manufacturing and design support.

Founded by Mac McKane — a manufacturing and operations expert in Design for Manufacturability(DFM), industrial design, machining, and lean process development — Gradient Layerworks blends creativity with engineering discipline. Every print, model, and prototype is produced with a focus on accuracy, repeatability, and quality control.

Whether you need a simple 3D print, a refined prototype, or full engineering support with dimensional checks and DFM guidance, we help bridge the gap between concept and production. Our services include custom 3D printing, part optimization, CAD repair, prototype development, and small-batch manufacturing support.

Industrial expertise for hobbyists and businesses alike.
If you need a dependable 3D printing partner who understands manufacturing, you’re in the right place.

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