We produce your 3D-printed product and sell it on Amazon & Co. – you receive a royalty per sale.
You provide us with your design – we take care of production, shipping, support, and accounting.
4 steps to your first payout
Free initial consultation
In a short video call, we will collaboratively examine your product and its market potential.
During this, we will analyze, among other things:
This way, we can jointly assess whether a collaboration makes sense.
Potential Assessment & Partnership
If your product has potential, we will jointly calculate the economic framework conditions.
This includes, among other things:
Based on this, we determine what license fee you receive per product sold.
As soon as we have agreed on the terms, we will start our collaboration.
Product Setup & Marketplace Listing
Now, we will prepare your product for sale in cooperation with you. We will take care of the following:
This way, we ensure that your product is professionally presented and can be sold optimally.
Sales & monthly payout
From this point on, we take over the operational sales of your product. We take care of:
You receive a license fee for every successful sale and get a monthly overview of all sales as well as your payout. Based on reviews, customer feedback, and production experience, we jointly analyze further potential for your product.
You always have the opportunity to further develop your product and introduce new versions – because it remains your product.
If customers are willing to pay 20€+ for your product. Below that only for triple-digit quantities per month.
Typically, we can increase the selling price by 20-30% through our branding/packaging/consulting. So it may be that even if you are currently below that, you will reach 20€+ with us.
Etsy/eBay ➜ Amazon
Have you already found a niche and developed a product that sells 10+ times a month on Etsy or eBay? Then you can reach even more customers with us. We make it available across Europe via Amazon, eBay, and our shop. This way, you can reach a much larger target audience with little effort and participate in the success.
Digital to Physical
You offer your 3D files for download but want to expand your portfolio with the physical version? You are an influencer with many followers who don't own a 3D printer but would buy the physical product? You provide us with the digital file and we give you a purchasable link. This way, your customers can buy the product. If you have your own shop, we can also offer your products via dropshipping. To our 3D Print on Demand Dropshipping Program
From Zero to Hero
You've spent months perfecting a product, but now someone needs to take care of manufacturing, marketing, shipping, customer service, complex accounting, etc.? We'll bring the product to major platforms and our shop. This way, you can continue to focus on an excellent product, and we'll do the rest.
What can we do for you?
A successful product rarely comes out of the 3D printer finished. Often, post-processing, additional components, or complete assemblies are necessary.
For this to work professionally, all production steps must be thoroughly documented. Without clear processes, you cannot delegate tasks to employees.
If currently only you know how everything is assembled, you will be overwhelmed at the latest when you need to be replaced during your vacation.
We professionally map your entire production process – structured, documented, and transferable. This way, you can delegate tasks and even relax on vacation without having to worry.
Producing a few parts a month still feels like a hobby.
Assembling hundreds of products monthly is no longer a hobby – that's production. And that requires clear processes.
Our shipping process is highly optimized and digitized. We use scanners, MDE devices, a WMS for warehouse space management, daily pickups from Post/DHL, automatic shipping label creation, etc. This allows us to ship quickly, efficiently, and affordably. We have better rates with DHL than those a private customer/small business receives.
With us, you no longer need to go to Post/DHL and wait in line, or manually write shipping addresses on a shipping label.
We regularly import additional components from China. By consolidating shipments of several products via sea freight, enormous shipping costs can be saved. At the same time, it is difficult to find a reliable trade forwarder who can send the goods bundled from China to Germany.
In the end, you quickly invest several thousand euros in goods - and "hope" that your Chinese partner won't rip you off.
We have been working successfully with a long-term Chinese partner for years, thereby minimizing the risk of delivery failures or loss of goods.
Where is my delivery? You don't need to answer that, because we'll take care of it for you. We receive & process returns and clarify general support cases for your (our) customers. We forward product-specific problems to you so that you can find solutions that make your product even better.
E-commerce accounting is more complex than many people think. If you issue thousands of invoices every month, even a small error or a missing digital process can cost you hours – or, in the worst case, days.
That's why we have consistently digitized our accounting. This saves you from hundreds of hours of accounting chaos.
A few examples:
In the end, often all that's left is an expensive tax advisor – who often works less digitally than would be necessary.
With us, you receive a monthly credit that covers your license fees – and a system that is truly made for e-commerce.
A successful product rarely comes out of the 3D printer finished. Often, post-processing, additional components, or complete assemblies are necessary.
For this to work professionally, all production steps must be thoroughly documented. Without clear processes, you cannot delegate tasks to employees.
If currently only you know how everything is assembled, you will be overwhelmed at the latest when you need to be replaced during your vacation.
We professionally map your entire production process – structured, documented, and transferable. This way, you can delegate tasks and even relax on vacation without having to worry.
Producing a few parts a month still feels like a hobby.
Assembling hundreds of products monthly is no longer a hobby – that's production. And that requires clear processes.
Our shipping process is highly optimized and digitized. We use scanners, MDE devices, a WMS for warehouse space management, daily pickups from Post/DHL, automatic shipping label creation, etc. This allows us to ship quickly, efficiently, and affordably. We have better rates with DHL than those a private customer/small business receives.
With us, you no longer need to go to Post/DHL and wait in line, or manually write shipping addresses on a shipping label.
We regularly import additional components from China. By consolidating shipments of several products via sea freight, enormous shipping costs can be saved. At the same time, it is difficult to find a reliable trade forwarder who can send the goods bundled from China to Germany.
In the end, you quickly invest several thousand euros in goods - and "hope" that your Chinese partner won't rip you off.
We have been working successfully with a long-term Chinese partner for years, thereby minimizing the risk of delivery failures or loss of goods.
Where is my delivery? You don't need to answer that, because we'll take care of it for you. We receive & process returns and clarify general support cases for your (our) customers. We forward product-specific problems to you so that you can find solutions that make your product even better.
E-commerce accounting is more complex than many people think. If you issue thousands of invoices every month, even a small error or a missing digital process can cost you hours – or, in the worst case, days.
That's why we have consistently digitized our accounting. This saves you from hundreds of hours of accounting chaos.
A few examples:
In the end, often all that's left is an expensive tax advisor – who often works less digitally than would be necessary.
With us, you receive a monthly credit that covers your license fees – and a system that is truly made for e-commerce.
Mathias H.
Higher license payout in the 2nd month than a full-time salary
About a year ago, I started selling my products on Etsy. It went really well, and I was able to build a solid foundation.
The Maker program then presented the opportunity to think bigger with my products without having to handle everything myself. Production, shipping, and fulfillment run in the background – which takes an enormous amount of pressure off.
This freed up time for me to develop new products and establish additional sales channels.
What truly surprised me: By the second month, my licensing payout was higher than what many earn in a regular full-time job.
For me, it wasn't an "overnight success," but rather the next logical step to scale my business effectively – without completely overwhelming myself.
Jenny R.
Without the Maker program, I probably would have given up on my project
I come from Switzerland, and I used to ship my products to Germany myself. In the end, the effort, costs, and overall organization just weren't worth it anymore.
Since I became part of the Maker program, everything runs automatically – production, shipping, and processing. I don't have to worry about anything anymore.
Today, I earn more from my products on the side than before, and without any additional effort.
Lars B.
More time for my family – and I can still pursue my hobby
I work full-time and have a family. My 3D printers are in our basement and are essentially my hobby - my escape from everyday life.
The problem is simply time. Between work and family, there's not much left. Dealing with customer inquiries, shipping, and all the associated tasks is simply too much in the long run.
The Maker Program eliminates precisely this part for me. I develop my products, and everything else runs in the background.
This way, I can concentrate on what I enjoy without my family or my job suffering.
It's not a huge business for me – but a really good side income that integrates seamlessly into my daily life.
You can now register your business online in just a few minutes. Watch this video to learn how:
If you're on your own and just starting out, a GmbH is probably overkill, so opt for a sole proprietorship. Even in a team, a GbR is usually sufficient. You can convert any business structure into another later if needed. Of course, that costs a bit, but it only pays off when you earn enough that the conversion costs are negligible for you.
Aren't taxes and accounting super complicated?
With Lexoffice, it's super easy. It saves you much more value than it costs. Because you can largely do the accounting yourself (+ ChatGPT). A tax advisor would probably charge you the annual fee in the first hour.
With this video, tax returns are doable for everyone: Completing your tax return online with Elster
If everything is perfectly prepared, we can have it online in 1-3 weeks. However, this means:
However, this is rarely the case. We want to give your product a good start so that it can be successful in the long term. This means that customer reviews should achieve 4-5 stars from the beginning. If there are still obvious problems with the product or product information is insufficiently communicated through images, adjustments must be made. Ultimately, expect 1-2 months.
Here are some timeframes to give you an idea:
Purchasing additional components:
Production & Logistics:
Does it still feel long? With traditional production methods, you can expect a minimum of 4-8 months until product launch. Production + orchestration in the Far East is not something you just do, and the ship also takes its time to get here. You will certainly also have to go through several iterations until you really have the result you envision. This means each sample sets the start time back by another 2 weeks.
And all this, as long as you have the necessary expertise.
Our Payout Manager software is directly connected to our merchandise management system. It accurately tracks how many sales have been generated through which channels. For every successful sale, you receive a license fee payout. With each payout, you will receive an overview of the sales that we were able to generate for you across all platforms/shops.
We only store your print files locally and on the SimplyPrint servers in Frankfurt. This is because we use SimplyPrint for our farm management. The file is then distributed by our local server directly over the local network to our 3D printers. The files do not make a stopover in China or anywhere else.
Your file and project are safe with us. If you still have doubts, we will gladly sign a non-disclosure agreement before our initial consultation.
Yes, this is possible, as long as you have officially registered your own brand for your product in the DPMA trademark register. This way, we can manage your brand on Amazon and handle sales for you. If you have the appropriate product packaging, inserts, etc., we can use them to produce and sell your products.
Generally, if you haven't registered a brand yet (and everything that goes with it), it's most efficient if we use our third-party branding. This way, you benefit from a strong brand and don't have to worry about logos, trademark registration, advertising, web presence, etc. Also, having your own brand increases complexity for us, so we can pay less commission for small quantities. Imagine if we had to store hundreds of different boxes at a packing table, with only a few of each needed per day.
We deduct all costs from the selling price of your product, which consist, for example, of:
Ultimately, this results in the actual margin the product generates. This margin belongs to you with every sale. If nothing remains, it could be that you currently have an unsustainable business model or there is a need for further optimization. Customers should be willing to pay more for your product. We are happy to help you with this.
General rule
Do you have an intricately designed product, a niche with strong purchasing power, and do you solve a significant problem? Do you also have few competitors in the market? Then your selling price might be higher, and you can achieve a higher margin accordingly, allowing you to participate significantly in the product's success.
Conversely, do you perhaps have a simple product with many market participants and are under strong price pressure? Then the margin is probably significantly lower.
Example
Please note, every product is different and can have a completely different payout structure! This is just an example!
Our example product can be sold for a gross price of 30-40€. It consists of several components and requires some additional parts like screws and nuts. At the same time, customers have strong purchasing power, which makes elaborate packaging worthwhile. Ultimately, the product achieves a license fee of 5€ net per sale.
Generally, you can expect 5-10 times more sales on Amazon than on Etsy. You currently sell the example product 15 times a month on Etsy.
If we sell 100 units a month, you receive 500€ net per month. In the best case, the product performs well for many years, so you need to consider the value over its entire lifespan.
If the product sells an average of 100 times per month over 5 years, you will have a total payout of approximately 30,000€.
We have makers who receive several thousand euros per month.
If the customer returns the item or there are other problems with the order, e.g. we have to resend something or the customer accidentally broke the item, then the sale is not considered successful and we reclaim the license fee for this sale or do not pay it out in the first place.
We handle the complete billing process for end customers who purchase your products through us.
This means you don't have to generate hundreds of invoices, issue credit notes, or make corrections every month.
Instead, you will receive a single credit note from us each month, clearly listing all license fees incurred in the previous month. You can easily record this as a lump sum in your accounting.
This procedure is based on the so-called credit note procedure according to § 14 para. 4 UStG (German Value Added Tax Act).
This means that you do not issue us an invoice; rather, we create the billing statement (credit note) on your behalf.
According to § 14 UStG, a credit note is treated as equivalent to an invoice for VAT purposes, provided it contains all legally required information (e.g., complete details of the service provider and recipient, tax number or VAT ID, service period, fee, and separately stated VAT).
The credit note we issue fulfills these requirements and is therefore officially considered an invoice for VAT purposes.
Since we do not hold a tax consultancy license, we are not permitted to provide tax advice. However, in our view, we would record the received credit note as income from license fees. For specific tax treatment, however, we recommend consulting with your tax advisor.
We aim to establish a long-term partnership. Producing a product isn't like an on/off switch on a smartphone. Product production involves inventory, processes, jobs, and structures, which is why we first agree on a minimum period of 6-12 months. After the minimum contract term expires, you can terminate the contract monthly. From that point on, we will only sell the remaining stock and pay you your license fee as usual. We typically stock inventory for 1-3 months, depending on your product's seasonality.
Absolutely! We can open up the European market for you.
Of course. We will issue your monthly credit without VAT, with the additional note that no sales tax is shown in accordance with §19 UStG.
Switching to standard taxation later is also not a problem. Our Payout Manager can handle that seamlessly.
We have a responsibility to protect our brand thrid®, as not only we but also other makers/companies depend on it. Therefore, we can only accept makers who truly stand behind their product and want to contribute to its long-term success. However, this does not mean that you have to give up your current full-time employment. If you do not resolve problems with your product promptly, we will be forced to terminate the partnership and remove the product from our range. This could include, for example, negative customer feedback/high return rates that relate to the design/instructions/presentation of the product. It's about things that are your responsibility.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to include a product rests with us.
