The best mechanical parts & fittings to 3D print and sell right now
MeshNomics found 11 mechanical parts & fittings designs among its 50 highest opportunity scores that carry a licence permitting you to sell prints.
Ranked, licensed for selling
Ranked by the MeshNomics opportunity score, a research aid and not a sales forecast (how scores work). Downloads are model interest on the source platform, not sales, and are the cumulative count when MeshNomics last read it. Marketplace purchase signals and sales estimates are separate evidence, available in the app. Always check the design page's own licence before selling.
| # | Design | Source | Licence | Downloads (model interest) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HyperCube Evolution by SCOTT_3D | Thingiverse | CC BY | 321,294 | 75 |
| 2 | Parametric Hinge by rohingosling | Thingiverse | CC BY | 389,084 | 69 |
| 3 | Parametric pulley - lots of tooth profiles by droftarts | Thingiverse | CC BY-SA | 570,569 | 69 |
| 4 | Better 3D Printable Bearing by BoomZilla1 | Thingiverse | CC BY | 92,234 | 68 |
| 5 | Gear Bearing by emmett | Thingiverse | CC BY-SA | 502,181 | 68 |
| 6 | Swiss Army Style SD Holder (Expandable)(Raspberry adaptors) by Dranoweb | Thingiverse | CC BY-SA | 108,237 | 67 |
| 7 | Customizable Vacuum Tool by Zivbot | Thingiverse | CC BY-SA | 374,185 | 67 |
| 8 | The Amazing Gyroscopic Cube Gears! by joefe | Thingiverse | CC BY-SA | 115,324 | 67 |
| 9 | Venus Box by Prot0typ1cal | Thingiverse | CC BY | 398,481 | 66 |
| 10 | Vacuum Hose Adapter by FollyMaker | Thingiverse | CC BY | 142,915 | 66 |
| 11 | Filament Clip by intofocus | Thingiverse | CC BY-SA | 96,938 | 64 |
Before you sell any of these
- A licence that permits selling prints usually still requires credit to the designer. See the licence guides.
- Licensed characters, logos and brand-name fit parts can carry trademark risk even under an open licence.
- Etsy only allows 3D-printed items based on your own original designs; eBay, your own store and local markets are options for licensed prints.
Go deeper
See demand and licence share for the whole niche on Mechanical Parts & Fittings. Read the product research guide, or see plans to rank the full index, compare marketplace evidence and estimate costs per print.