Machine Cost | Cost of purchasing or leasing the 3D printer | $100,000 – $2,000,000+ |
Material Cost | Cost of metal powder or filament used in printing | $50 – $200 per kilogram |
Labor Cost | Cost of labor required for setup, monitoring, etc. | $20 – $100 per hour |
Post-processing | Cost of finishing processes like machining or polishing | $100 – $500 per part |
Energy Cost | Cost of electricity and other utilities | $5 – $50 per hour |
Maintenance | Cost of maintaining and repairing the 3D printer | $5,000 – $50,000+ per year |
Facility Cost | Cost of space rental or depreciation of owned space | $500 – $5,000+ per month |
Overheads | Additional costs for administration, insurance, etc. | 10-20% of total costs |