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Pioneering Additive Manufacturing in Namibia

Welcome to Printhoek 3D, your trusted partner for 3D printing in Namibia. We specialize in 3D printing services, mechanical design, prototyping, and 3D scanning, placing us at the forefront of the 4th industrial revolution. Our disruptive technology offers unmatched solutions for industries ranging from automotive to medical.

Looking to transition into Industry 4.0 with additive manufacturing? Explore our consulting services, tailored 3D printing materials, and personalized crash courses. We guide your innovation journey, from concept to creation.

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Certified Design Excellence

As a mark of our commitment to design excellence, we are proud to be Certified SolidWorks Professionals (CSWP) in Mechanical Design. For those new to the world of 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design), SolidWorks is a leading software used by engineers and designers to create precise 3D models and simulations. This world-renowned certification is more than just a badge; it’s an industry benchmark that demonstrates our mastery and competency in leveraging this powerful tool.

The CSWP examination is a rigorous and ever-changing series of over 20 tests, reflecting the dynamic nature of modern design practices. Users and students from around the globe undertake these exams, but only those who excel earn the recognition we’ve achieved.

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What makes this certification special? It’s an assurance that we possess the expertise, creativity, and technical skill to bring your ideas to life with the utmost precision and quality. Whether you’re a seasoned industry professional or new to the world of design, our SolidWorks certification stands as a testament to our ability to meet and exceed your expectations.

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Our Story

Printhoek 3D began in 2018 when Romar Quitasol, driven by curiosity and ambition, set up two 3D printers in his living room. What started as a small personal venture quickly evolved into a pioneering force in Namibia’s additive manufacturing space; now firmly positioned in the market and renowned for unmatched reverse engineering expertise.

We did not just adapt to the era of Industry 4.0, we were born in it. From day one, 3D printing was not simply another service, it became the foundation of how we solve problems, create solutions, and push the limits of what is possible.

With over a decade of hands-on industry experience, we’ve mastered the craft and learned how to optimize designs for both traditional and cutting-edge manufacturing. Our work blends precision engineering, creative problem-solving, and a relentless drive to push boundaries.

Today, Printhoek 3D is more than a service provider; we are partners in innovation, working side by side with our clients to build bold ideas and explore new technological frontiers.

Giving Shape to Innovation is not just our motto – it is our identity. This is more than our business, it is our mission: to shape the future, one layer at a time.

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Ready to explore the endless possibilities of 3D printing and design? Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to learn more about how our services can transform your ideas into reality, we’re here to help. Reach out to us today, and let’s start shaping your imagination together.

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Miniature Wheelie Bins - Branded Stakeholder Gifts

Client: Rent-A-Drum Namibia
Industry: Corporate
Service: Custom Product Design • CAD Modelling • Additive Manufacturing • Branding • Medium-Batch Production

Project Overview

Rent-A-Drum required distinctive gifts for stakeholders attending the Mining Expo. The gifts needed to reflect the company’s services instead of relying on generic promotional products.

Printhoek3D developed a miniature wheelie bin incorporating Rent-A-Drum’s branding and corporate colours. The product was designed as a recognisable display miniature rather than a functional waste container.

The geometry was created as a reusable digital asset specifically for Rent-A-Drum. This allows the company to request additional quantities or colour variations for future events without repeating the full development process.

Traditional manufacturing would require tooling and setup costs that are difficult to justify for customised medium quantities. Additive manufacturing made it practical to produce the miniature bins cost-effectively while maintaining consistent branding and appearance across the batch.

These wheelie bins do not include NFC tags and are separate from the earlier Rent-A-Drum NFC keychain project.

Highlights

  • Custom miniature wheelie-bin design
  • Created as a specialised corporate and stakeholder gift
  • Rent-A-Drum branding incorporated into the product
  • Corporate colour variations available
  • Reusable CAD files retained for future production
  • Medium-volume production without conventional tooling
  • Separate from the NFC-enabled keychain project

Impact

Rent-A-Drum received a customised corporate gift directly connected to its waste-management services. The reusable digital design makes future production and colour variations possible without restarting the project.

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Miniature Skip Containers - Custom Gifts for Mining Stakeholders

Client: Rent-A-Drum
Industry: Corporate gifts
Service: Custom Product Design • CAD Modelling • Additive Manufacturing • Branding • Medium-Batch Production

Project Overview

Rent-A-Drum wanted to present specialised gifts to stakeholders attending the Mining Expo. The products needed to be more relevant to the company’s operations than conventional promotional merchandise.

Printhoek3D developed a miniature skip container based on the equipment associated with Rent-A-Drum’s refuse-removal services. The geometry, colours and branding were incorporated into a compact physical model that remained immediately recognisable as a Rent-A-Drum product.

The model was developed as a custom digital asset for the client. This allows Rent-A-Drum to request additional units for future events without repeating the complete design process.

Producing customised products through conventional manufacturing would normally involve tooling and setup costs that are difficult to justify for limited quantities. Additive manufacturing allowed the skip containers to be produced cost-effectively at a medium volume, while retaining the client-specific branding and colour scheme.

Highlights

  • Custom miniature skip container based on Rent-A-Drum’s service offering
  • Developed as a specialised gift for Mining Expo stakeholders
  • Client branding and corporate colours integrated into the product
  • Reusable digital design asset retained for future production
  • Manufactured in practical quantities without conventional tooling
  • Consistent appearance maintained across the production batch

Impact

The project provided Rent-A-Drum with a distinctive corporate gift that directly represented its refuse-removal services. The digital design can be reproduced for future events, allowing additional batches to be manufactured without restarting development.

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Miniature Skip Truck - Custom Stakeholder Gifts

Client: Rent-A-Drum
Industry: Waste Management & Mining Services
Service: Custom Product Design • Additive Manufacturing • Branding • Medium-Batch Production

Project Overview

Rent-A-Drum required specialised gifts for stakeholders attending the Mining Expo. Rather than using conventional promotional merchandise, the company wanted the gifts to represent its refuse-removal services and equipment.

Printhoek3D developed a custom miniature skip truck featuring Rent-A-Drum’s branding. The model incorporates the truck cab, wheels, skip-loading structure and removable-waste-container geometry as a detailed, recognisable representation of the company’s operations.

The truck was designed as a digital asset specifically for Rent-A-Drum. This means the design can be manufactured again for future events or stakeholder requirements without restarting the development process.

Traditional manufacturing could produce a similar item, but tooling and setup costs would be difficult to justify at the required quantities. Additive manufacturing made customised medium-volume production commercially practical while allowing the branding, colours and equipment details to remain specific to the client.

The miniature skip truck forms part of a wider collection of branded Rent-A-Drum products, including wheelie bins and additional models currently under development.

Highlights

  • Purpose-built corporate gift representing Rent-A-Drum’s refuse-removal services
  • Custom digital design retained for repeat and future production
  • Detailed miniature assembly incorporating the cab, wheels, skip and lifting structure
  • Client-specific branding and colours integrated into the finished model
  • Medium-volume manufacturing without conventional tooling costs
  • Developed for presentation to mining-sector stakeholders

Impact

The project gave Rent-A-Drum a distinctive stakeholder gift directly connected to its services and recent expansion into the mining industry. Additive manufacturing enabled the company to commission customised branded products in practical quantities while retaining the digital assets for future production.

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Fleet Vehicle Tags - Small-Batch Production for Operational Identification

Client: Gondwana Namibia2Go
Industry: Tourism / Fleet Operations
Service: CAD Preparation • Additive Manufacturing • Short-Run Production • Finishing & Assembly

Project Overview

Printhoek 3D was commissioned to manufacture a set of custom vehicle identification tags for Gondwana Namibia2Go.

The project required more than producing one branded item. The client needed a repeatable batch of tags across multiple vehicle types, with consistent sizing, clear vehicle identification, clean branding, and reliable colour separation.

PH3D prepared the digital files for production, managed the batch manufacturing process, and produced the tags using additive manufacturing. The workflow focused on repeatability, colour accuracy, logo readability, and consistent finishing across the full order.

Because the tags were linked to active fleet use, the value was in clarity and consistency rather than decoration alone.

Highlights

  • Short-run production of custom fleet identification tags
  • Multiple vehicle types produced within one batch
  • Consistent sizing, branding, and colour separation
  • Additive manufacturing used for repeatable low-volume production
  • Production workflow managed across quantity, colour, and finish
  • Operational identification tool for fleet management

Impact

This project shows how additive manufacturing can support businesses that need custom physical assets in controlled batches.

By producing the vehicle tags locally, Printhoek 3D helped the client create a clear, consistent identification system for fleet use without relying on mass-produced or generic off-the-shelf options.

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Whitney Namwi Ntema

Whitney is an industrial designer redefining the intersection of creativity and advanced manufacturing. At Printhoek 3D, she bridges engineering precision and visual design, ensuring every product reflects both function and identity. Her expertise in digital fabrication and branding enhances the bureau’s capabilities, turning innovation into design that inspires.

Whitney Namwi Ntema

Industrial Designer & Branding Specialist

Daniel Godfrey

Daniel is a mechatronic engineer with a strong background in programming, electronics, and product development. He has collaborated with Printhoek 3D on groundbreaking projects such as PET recycling systems and advanced prototyping solutions. Driven by curiosity and problem-solving, he brings research and innovation that turn ambitious ideas into practical technologies.

Daniel James Godfrey

Mechatronic Engineer & R&D Specialist

Justin Cole

Justin oversees workshop operations and ensures every print that leaves Printhoek 3D meets uncompromising quality standards. With years of hands-on expertise in additive manufacturing, inspection, and post-processing, he is dedicated to producing precise, reliable results. His eye for detail and commitment to excellence safeguard the bureau’s reputation for world-class precision.

Justin Rain Cole

Workshop & Quality Lead

Gino Fourie

Gino blends mechanical design expertise with sharp business and financial insight to keep Printhoek 3D operating at peak efficiency. From managing multi-printer farms to implementing real-time tracking systems, he ensures smooth workflows and scalable growth. His ability to connect engineering precision with strategic operations makes him a driving force behind the bureau’s expansion.

Gino Fourie

Head of Operations

Romar Quitasol

Romar is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur driving Industry 4.0 in Namibia. He founded Printhoek 3D to pioneer advanced additive manufacturing and has over a decade of experience in 3D printing, scanning, and mechanical design. His mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible, transforming complex engineering challenges into future-ready solutions

Rodolfo Marcial (Romar) Rañola Quitasol

Founder & CEO