Using Standard Pro 3D Resin to Manufacture Custom High-Performance Game Controllers

     2026.03.26                        NextShapes,Standard Pro,3D Printing              ＜1 minute                                                                                    

A certain custom game controller brand is committed to providing players with an exceptional gaming experience through deeply personalized products. Its modification solutions make controllers more responsive and precise, helping players improve their performance and reach higher potential across various games.

The brand equips its engineers with a range of 3D printing equipment, including LCD machines and Standard Pro material printing systems using 405 nm LCD/DLP photopolymer technology. Recently, the team has begun using Standard Pro materials for the rapid production of internal structural components, gradually replacing parts previously outsourced and bringing critical manufacturing in-house. This shift has shortened delivery cycles by several weeks and effectively mitigated uncertainties associated with external supply chains.

In this article, we spoke with the brand’s R&D lead to learn how they leverage Standard Pro and 3D resin to continuously develop market-competitive custom game controllers.

Faster Response to Market Changes

During a console generation’s lifecycle, internal controller structures often undergo multiple revisions. For custom controller manufacturers, this means that existing component mounts, button structures, and other parts may no longer fit new controllers, requiring repeated redesigns and adjustments.

With Standard Pro’s rapid prototyping capabilities and 3D print workflows, the brand can quickly iterate internal structural components. In the consumer-focused custom products market, speed often determines market advantage. The R&D lead stated: “Using Standard Pro for rapid validation is very convenient. The entire process, from concept to functional part, is much faster. We adjust our designs much more quickly than competitors.”

For instance, with a recent PS5 controller internal structure revision: “During the PS4 lifecycle, we updated the internal structure four times; for PS5, we are already on version two. Our internal platform must keep up. This time, we completed the design and 3D printing of the new structure within 48 hours—work that used to take weeks or months is no longer a problem.”

Replacing Outsourced Production with In-House LCD 3D Printing

The brand initially purchased early photopolymer equipment and later upgraded to multiple 405 nm LCD 3D printing technology systems. According to the R&D lead, while exterior parts and components requiring high surface quality are still produced on legacy equipment, internal structural components are now entirely made with Standard Pro. He explained: “Compared with other resins we’ve used, Standard Pro balances strength and hardness well. Parts don’t crack under load, the surface is smooth, and it requires minimal post-processing. It’s also easy to clean, which is great for producing small batches.”

Previously, critical internal components relied on outsourced injection molding, taking a long time from design to production. Now, in-house small-batch production using Standard Pro can print hundreds of parts at once, completely replacing external molding orders.

Bringing production in-house has shortened delivery cycles by several weeks and eliminated dependency on external supply chain schedules and shipping delays. New structural parts now go from design to deliverable in days instead of months, reducing development trial-and-error costs and creating room for expanding additional product lines.

On-Demand Production for Legacy Parts
 

As the brand supports more controller models, demand for older models has emerged. With Standard Pro’s flexible 3D printing capabilities, the R&D team can produce legacy parts on-demand in small batches.

When a customer requests a modification for an older controller model, the team simply retrieves the corresponding design file and quickly prints and delivers the part using 3D resin. This approach allows the brand to continuously support more controller models without incurring high mold costs. The R&D lead noted: “Standard Pro gives us great freedom to 3D print different structures. We can adjust anytime according to demand without worrying about mold expenses.”

Previously, limited by cost and production cycles, the brand could only maintain a small selection of legacy parts. Now, even for niche older controllers, economical and efficient support is possible.

It’s worth noting that Standard Pro’s flexibility extends to in-house production tools. Since batch sizes are relatively large, post-processing once became a bottleneck. The team designed and printed an auxiliary holder compatible with cleaning and post-processing workflows, paired with a simple motor to automate cleaning, significantly improving post-processing efficiency.

As one of the early teams to adopt 405 nm LCD/DLP 3D printing technology and Standard Pro materials, after nearly a year of stable use, the R&D lead summarized: “This material and equipment have become an indispensable part of our daily development—they are like standard tools in our toolbox.”