QBL Maker Lab - Garden & Functional Printing
QBL Maker Lab - Garden & Functional Printing
Not all filament is equal — especially in Australian garden conditions.
The QBL Maker Series is engineered for growers, DIY builders, and ventilation installers who print real parts for real environments.
From rapid prototypes to permanent outdoor installs, each material has a clear purpose.
Best for:
Seed markers, test parts, indoor pots, prototyping and fitment checks.
Easiest material to print
Clean surface finish
Perfect for Bambu Lab & AMS
Ideal for learning and fast iteration
Use when the part stays indoors and doesn’t see heat or sun.
Best for:
Display planters, decorative pots, indoor garden accessories, showroom pieces.
Professional matte finish
Hides layer lines
Reduces shine
Great for modern, premium-looking prints
Matte PLA is about finish first.
Strong enough for indoor use — but not designed for heat or UV.
Best for:
Tool organisers, heavy-duty brackets, controller mounts, structural supports.
Significantly tougher than standard PLA
Higher impact resistance
Strong layer adhesion
Better for load-bearing indoor parts
Use PLA Pro when strength matters — but the part stays inside.
Best for:
Net cups, irrigation mounts, hose clips, hydroponic parts, humid grow rooms.
Naturally water-resistant
Chemically stable
Better heat tolerance than PLA
Impact-resistant and slightly flexible
PETG bridges indoor strength and moisture resistance.
Best for:
Subfloor ventilation parts, greenhouse brackets, roof mounts, gutter clips.
Excellent UV resistance
High heat stability (~100 °C)
Weather-resistant
Built for permanent outdoor installs
If it lives in the Aussie sun, print it in ASA.
| Material | Best Use | UV Resistance | Heat Resistance | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard PLA | Indoor prototypes | Low | Low (~53 °C) | Rigid |
| Matte PLA | Decorative indoor parts | Low | Low (~55 °C) | Moderate |
| PLA Pro | Structural indoor parts | Low | Low (~53 °C) | High toughness |
| PETG | Hydro & humid environments | Moderate | Medium (~75 °C) | Flexible & strong |
| ASA | Permanent outdoor installs | Excellent | High (~100 °C) | Weather-proof |
High-speed and enclosed 3D printing generates heat, fumes, and airborne particles — especially when printing PETG and ASA.
As Australia’s ventilation specialists, we also supply:
Inline extraction fans
Carbon filtration systems
Enclosure airflow upgrades
Quiet ducting solutions
If you're building a serious maker setup, we can help you design proper airflow — not just sell filament.
