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Our setup

The hardware, and the filament.

Five printers. All CFS-equipped.

Every machine in the studio runs a Creality Filament System — automatically switching between filament colours and materials mid-print without pausing the job.

Creality Hi Combo FDM 3D printer with CFS (Creality Filament System) — one of three production units at Forge & Figures, Cape Town

Creality Hi Combo

Multi-colour, multi-material production workhorse

×3 units

Three Hi Combo units form the backbone of our studio. Each is paired with a CFS (Creality Filament System) unit for seamless multi-colour and multi-material printing — no manual filament swaps between colours or materials.

Multi-colour & material · High-speed · Batch production

Units in fleet3
CFS filament slots4 per unit
TechnologyFFF / FDM
RoleVolume production
Watch: Creality Hi Combo explained
Creality K1 Max large-format enclosed CoreXY 3D printer — 300×300×300mm build volume at Forge & Figures, Cape Town

Creality K1 Max

Large-format CoreXY powerhouse

×1 unit

Handles our oversized and detail-critical commissions. The enclosed chamber keeps temperatures stable for ABS and ASA runs. CFS-equipped for multi-colour and multi-material work on large builds.

Large format · Enclosed chamber · Multi-colour & material

Build volume300³ mm
Max print speed600 mm/s
Motion systemCoreXY
CFS equippedYes
Watch: Creality K1 Max explained
Creality K2 Plus large-format enclosed CoreXY 3D printer — 350×350×350mm build volume at Forge & Figures, Cape Town

Creality K2 Plus

Flagship large-format, multi-colour beast

×1 unit

Our biggest machine. The K2 Plus handles the largest commissions in the studio with a 350³mm enclosed build chamber, ultra-high-speed CoreXY motion, and full CFS multi-colour and multi-material support.

Largest build volume · Enclosed chamber · Multi-colour & material

Build volume350³ mm
Max print speed600 mm/s
Motion systemCoreXY
CFS equippedYes
Watch: Creality K2 Plus explained

Prototyped first. Then produced.

Before a job hits the production fleet, we run a fast test print to catch sizing, fit, and slicing issues early.

Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer (manufacturer product photo) — used at Forge & Figures, Cape Town for rapid pre-production prototyping

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Rapid prototyping unit

×1 unit

Every commission gets a quick prototype pass on the A1 Mini before it goes to the production fleet — confirming fit, scale, and slicer settings on a fast, low-cost unit so the CFS printers only ever run parts we know are dialled in.

Pre-production testing · Fast turnaround · Fit & scale checks

Build volume180³ mm
Max print speed500 mm/s
TechnologyFFF / FDM
RolePrototyping

Monitored from anywhere.

A custom Home Assistant dashboard — running on a Raspberry Pi 5 in the studio — gives us live camera feeds, temperatures, and print progress for every machine, from anywhere in the world.

Four filaments. Picked for purpose.

PLA

Polylactic Acid

Our go-to for detailed miniatures and display pieces. Biodegradable, low-odour, and available in matte, silk, and wood-fill finishes.

Miniatures · Decor · Prototypes

EaseExcellent
DetailHigh
Heat resistanceLow
UV stabilityFair
Watch: PLA filament explained

27 colours available · eSUN PLA Basic

Colours subject to availability

PETG

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol

The sweet spot between strength and printability. Great for functional parts that need to survive drops, moisture, and moderate heat.

Functional parts · Outdoor use · Containers

EaseGood
DetailGood
Heat resistanceModerate
UV stabilityGood
Watch: PETG filament explained

15 colours available · eSUN PETG Basic

Colours subject to availability

ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Tough, temperature-resistant, and perfect for parts that take a beating. We use an enclosed chamber and active filtration for clean prints.

Engineering parts · Automotive · High-stress prints

EaseModerate
DetailGood
Heat resistanceHigh
UV stabilityModerate
Watch: ABS filament explained

6 colours available · eSUN ABS

Colours subject to availability

ASA

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate

ABS's weatherproof cousin. Holds colour and shape in direct sunlight, rain, and coastal air — ideal for outdoor fixtures and automotive trim.

Outdoor decor · Automotive trim · Marine parts

EaseModerate
DetailGood
Heat resistanceHigh
UV stabilityExcellent
Watch: ASA filament explained

7 colours available · eSUN ASA+

Colours subject to availability

Sourced from brands we trust.

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