Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method that increases the throughput and output fidelity of a three-dimensional printer by providing a temperature controlled build platform that binds to viscous materials which the three-dimensional printer deposits on the build platform during the fabrication process and subsequently releases the finished product when the build platform is sufficiently cooled. The system provides computer controlled electronic means to modify the temperature gradient of the build platform variably during the build process to assure the quality and fidelity of a printed part produced by the three dimensional printer. The temperature control apparatus includes a set of thermoelectric cells that heat and cool portions of the build plate under software control. The temperature control apparatus also provides conductive materials including a plurality of heat pipes and a plurality of radiative devices that efficiently conduct heat to and from the build plate.