New 3D Printing Startup Opens in Arlington for Locals
The business offers custom part manufacturing and retail goods, providing local operators a new source for rapid, small-run production.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Steve and Mallory Chock have opened Extreme Creations in Arlington, a new 3D printing business featuring six machines. The startup creates custom parts and retail goods, including a current project manufacturing cupholders for the local Lido Theater.
Why it matters
The venture signals a shift toward accessible, on-demand additive manufacturing services for local commercial clients and individual retail customers. Operators can observe this model to gauge the viability of using small-scale 3D printing to meet localized B2B demand for replacement parts.
Extreme Creations operates six 3D printers with production cycles spanning four hours to three days. Retail pricing for custom and stock items ranges from $1 to $55.
The players
Extreme Creations
An Arlington-based 3D printing startup specializing in customized parts and retail goods.
Steve and Mallory Chock
The owners and operators of Extreme Creations who transitioned from hobbyist printing to a commercial model.
Lido Theater
A local entertainment venue currently utilizing custom 3D-printed hardware components from the startup.
The details
The business operates by translating digital design files into physical objects, utilizing printers capable of automatic multi-color swapping during production. The workflow involves managing software-based design selection, material and color configuration, and queue management for the printing hardware. Currently, the operation is scaling its technical capabilities by developing custom components for the Lido Theater.
Timeline
The business was officially operating as of October 15, 2026.
Market Landscape
Extreme Creations represents the growing trend of small-scale additive manufacturing services moving into local commercial maintenance. This follows the broader industry expansion of desktop-scale manufacturing documented by Wohlers Associates.
Local operators looking for rapid prototyping or small-run hardware replacements should monitor the firm's capacity for industrial-grade materials. The business's ability to switch colors automatically offers a potential advantage for retail goods requiring custom branding or specific aesthetics.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates how consumer-grade additive tech can be pivoted into a functional B2B service for local niche needs. Businesses interested in similar solutions should track the startup's expansion into scale modeling, which may indicate increasing throughput and material capabilities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Herald Journal Publishing -.
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