3D printing for Anand's dairy equipment makers, engineers and Vidyanagar students
Anand is the home of Amul and the National Dairy Development Board, and the town sits between Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Around it are machine shops in Vitthal Udyognagar and a student crowd in Vallabh Vidyanagar. At about 77 km from our Satellite studio in Ahmedabad, Anand is close enough that many customers simply collect their work, and a courier covers the rest. We print parts, make models and cut acrylic for that mix of makers, plant engineers and students. We have no office in Anand.
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What we make
Dairy line spares and jigs
Guides, clips, covers and handling aids for filling, crating and conveyor lines, in a material chosen for hygiene and washdown. We confirm suitability for the specific product.
Machine models for dealers
Miniature or cutaway models of tanks, mixers, pasteurisers and similar plant, so a seller in Vitthal Udyognagar can show a farmer cooperative how a system works.
Final-year and competition prototypes
Printed housings, brackets and mechanisms for projects at Vidyanagar colleges, including SAE BAJA and hackathon entries.
Research and teaching models
Models of food-process equipment and farm tools for lab demonstration, useful for dairy and food-processing departments.
Agri-implement parts
Replacement knobs, covers and brackets for farm implements used around Anand district, reverse-modelled from a sample where possible.
Who we make it for
- Dairy-equipment and process-machinery makers in and around Vitthal Udyognagar
- Plant and maintenance engineers at dairies and food-processing units in the Amul belt
- Engineering students at colleges in Vallabh Vidyanagar working on final-year, hackathon and SAE projects
- Dairy science and food-processing students and researchers at Anand Agricultural University
- Dealers and sales teams who need a miniature or cutaway of a machine to demonstrate
Choosing the right process
| Option | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Courier to Anand | We build in Ahmedabad and send the job to your factory, hostel or home. Transit time is confirmed with your quote. | Busy plants and students away from Ahmedabad |
| Collect from Satellite | At about 77 km, a pick-up trip from Anand to 204, Iscon Emporio, Jodhpur Cross Roads is a realistic option. | Local engineers who want to check fit in person |
| Planning around a show or jury | Engiexpo Ahmedabad runs 19-21 Dec 2026 at the GMDC Ground; for a stall model or college jury, send the brief early and allow 7-14 days for laser-cut bases. | Machine makers and students with fixed dates |
Process details: FDM 3D Printing · SLS Nylon 3D Printing · Laser Cutting · CNC Sheet Metal Bending
How it works
Send your idea
WhatsApp a sketch, a CAD file or a photo of the part, and tell us how it will be used and cleaned.
Material advice
We pick between PETG, nylon or resin and tell you honestly if a part is not suited to food or heavy-load use.
Build in Ahmedabad
FDM parts take 3-5 days, SLS 4-6 days, SLA 2-4 days, and laser cutting 7-14 days.
Collect or courier
Pick up at Satellite or get it couriered to Anand; the quote states what to expect.
Visit or reach our Ahmedabad studio
204, Iscon Emporio, Jodhpur Cross Roads, Satellite, Ahmedabad – 380015, Gujarat, India. We are close to SG Highway, Bodakdev, Prahladnagar and Vastrapur, work with clients across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, and courier anywhere in India. Follow @layer_x_india for our latest work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Anand?
No. Our only studio is in Satellite, Ahmedabad. You can collect from us, or we courier your order to Anand.
Can I use printed parts on a dairy line?
Food-contact use depends on the material and the cleaning method, so we do not assume it. Share the product, temperature and washdown process and we advise what is suitable, or what to avoid.
I am a student at Vidyanagar. Will you take a single part?
Yes. There is no minimum order, and a student project part is a normal job. Send the file early because FDM and SLS builds need 3-6 days.
Can you make a model of our machine for a dealer meeting?
We build machine and plant models at several detail levels, quoted per job, in acrylic and printed parts. We do not promise motorised models.
Is it worth collecting in person from Anand?
For many it is, because Ahmedabad is about 77 km away and you can inspect the part. Courier is the alternative, and we confirm its transit time with the quote.
Tell us what you are making
Send your files or a quick message. An engineer replies with price, lead time and suggestions within 24 hours. Know someone who needs this? Refer them and save on your next order.