Additive Manufacturing

Laser Sintering, also known as SLS is the most functional and widely used additive manufacturing technology. The main key factor which makes this the most used 3D printing technology worldwide is the fact that parts can be printed without the need for support structure, making the design of parts limitless. 

Applications

• Manufacturing of serial end-use parts
• Functional prototyping
• Limitless design-freedom
• Medical grade parts USP class VI
• Aerospace, machine components and production equipment.

Available materials

Stereolithography, also known as SLA and is the first commercialized 3D printing technology, and contuniues to be one of the most widely used prototyping technologies on the market today. Using ultraviolet lasers the SL machines cure the photopolymer resins, transforming them from liquid to solid state. 

Applications

• Visual 'look-and-feel' parts 
• Surface quality
• Limited functional testing
• Parts for fitment testing
• Marketing prototypes with smooth surfaces and fine details

Available materials

Direct metal printing makes it possible to 3D print metal parts in very complex and fine geometries, not possible via conventional manufacturing techniques. This high-end additive technology is used for serial manufacturing of metal printed parts for a wide range of industries, such as aerospace, automotive and medical.

Applications

• High complex parts
• Fully functional prototypes
• Lightweight brackets
• Production tools and mold inserts
• Heat exchangers with enhanced fluid flow and cooling

Available materials