Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Starting with a business plan and a single 3D printer, Zac Hartley has built a profitable company creating jigs and tool accessories. Today, he runs a print farm with 70 Original Prusa machines, featuring custom upgrades and complex systems - all of that without an engineering degree. On the contrary, with a background in business, Zack acquired most of his know-how online and through hands-on, trial-and-error experience. And when he needed management software for his farm? He simply built his own from scratch using AI tools. We had the unique opportunity to sit down with Zack, and he was more than happy to share his journey. A one that just makes you want to build a 3D printing farm of your own!
Read more: blog.prusa3d.com/interview-with-zac-hartley_118000
Hartley Printing YouTube channel: youtube.com/@hartleyprinting
Farm Management Software: printque.ca
Starting with a business plan and a single 3D printer, Zac Hartley has built a profitable company creating jigs and tool accessories. Today, he runs a print farm with 70 Original Prusa machines, featuring custom upgrades and complex systems - all of that without an engineering degree. On the contrary, with a background in business, Zack acquired most of his know-how online and through hands-on, trial-and-error experience. And when he needed management software for his farm? He simply built his own from scratch using AI tools. We had the unique opportunity to sit down with Zack, and he was more than happy to share his journey. A one that just makes you want to build a 3D printing farm of your own!
Read more: blog.prusa3d.com/interview-with-zac-hartley_118000
Hartley Printing YouTube channel: youtube.com/@hartleyprinting
Farm Management Software: printque.ca
