Cost calculation in a 3D printing workshop: How to set up transparent pricing?

Cost calculation in a 3D printing workshop: How to set up transparent pricing? When a 3D printing workshop is established, the same question comes from every customer afterward: 'How much is it?' Before giving a number, should filament price, electricity consumption, labor, machine depreciation, fire and packaging be calculated separately? No. PrintFlow TR displays these items on a single screen; the workshop owner does not miss any item when setting the price, and the customer also understands where the price comes from. Viewing Cost Line by Line The transparent cost feature shows these items separately for each order: material, electricity, labor, machine, fire, packaging and profit margin. Thus the price is based on a measurable foundation, not a single estimate. Filament consumption varies depending on the printer and model volume; electricity depends on printing time. Calculating these two items separately is tedious; PrintFlow TR automatically sums them. Why Is Transparent Price Important? There are two problems on the customer side. First, prices cannot be compared. Second, hidden costs are noticed later. In PrintFlow TR, the cost table is visible in advance. The customer evaluates the quote and then approves it; the workshop also speaks on a solid foundation. Transparent pricing also reduces the risk of returns and disagreements; because each item is also shown to the customer. In response to the 'Why did it turn out this way?' question, the workshop can display all items on a single screen. Difference for the Workshop Owner - On a single screen, cost, quote and order status - Stock tracking (lot/FIFO) and critical level alert - Printer agent status tracking (OctoPrint, Moonraker, Klipper, PrusaLink, Bambu LAN supported) - Automatic production log: a draft record is created from printer status; when the producer approves, stock decreases Difference for the Customer - Being able to review the price quote line by line - Tracking order progress (printer status, remaining time, layer) - Viewing all orders on a single panel Store Module and Cost PrintFlow TR offers product listing creation, incoming quote management and XML product flow with the store module. In feeding sales channels including Trendyol, cost items appear the same way. Thus, while different pricing strategies can be set up per channel, the base cost remains fixed. Conclusion Transparency creates the foundation of 3D printing workshop management. PrintFlow TR provides clarity to both the workshop and the customer by presenting cost calculation and order tracking together. You can examine the platform for the first step.