ABOUT KanataFab
Design smarter. Print faster. Build better.
At KanataFab, we turn ideas into physical reality. We specialize in mechanical design and 3D printing — taking concepts from napkin sketch to functional prototype, and in many cases, all the way to finished production parts.
OUR STORY
KanataFab began in 2014 as Octrom Technology, the only Canadian reseller of Zortrax 3D printers serving clients from Nova Scotia and across Canada. Working alongside those customers, we saw a bigger opportunity: not just selling the 3D printers, but putting them to work — designing parts and producing them. Over a decade later, that hands-on experience with the machines is baked into everything we do.
WHAT WE DO
From custom mechanical components and machine parts to product prototypes and small-batch manufacturing, we combine solid engineering fundamentals with the flexibility of modern additive manufacturing. Our services include:
Mechanical design — CAD modeling, part design, and engineering drawings tailored to your requirements
Rapid prototyping — fast, iterative development so you can test and refine before committing to production
3D printing services — precision FDM/SLA printing in a range of engineering-grade materials
Small-batch production — when you need tens, not thousands, without tooling costs
WHY CHOOSE US
Traditional manufacturing is expensive for low-volume production or prototyping, and lead times are long. We built KanataFab on a different idea: that businesses, inventors, and makers of every size deserve production-quality parts — quickly and affordably. With 12+ years of hands-on design experience and a workshop equipped for 3D printing in PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PET-CF/GF, and PA, we bridge the gap between what's on paper and what's in your hand.
Based in Kanata, we serve clients locally and across Canada.