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Processes

Our team has the capability to provide rapid prototyping using a variety of processes depending on the particular objectives and applications of the project. We draw on our understanding of materials and advanced fabrication to design and bring innovative ideas to life.

Stereo Lithography (SLA)

The stereolithography printing process utilizes a photopolymer liquid resin that is cured by ultraviolet light.  This process works well for objects that call for precise, miniscule details and high resolution styling or surface finish.

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Pros:

  • Tight tolerances and high detail precision (IE Jewelery)

  • Minimal post processing

  • Fast print speed

  • Inexpensive printing costs

  • Complex shapes and high variety

  • Can be used as a substitute for injection molding

​Cons:

  • Limited material selection

  • The least part strength offered

  • Printing size capabilities are typically smaller

  • Manual cleaning and curing of parts after printing

  • Requires supports that leave small dimples

Selective Laser Sintering(SLS)

  • Tight tolerances and high detail precision (IE Jewelery)

  • Minimal Post Processing

  • Fast Print Speed

  • Inexpensive printing costs

  • Complex shapes and high variety

  • Can be used as a substitute for injection molding

  • Limited material selection

  • The least part strength offered

  • Printing size capabilities are typically smaller

  • Manual cleaning and curing of parts after printing

  • Requires supports that leave small dimples

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a powder-based 3D printing process that utilizes a laser to fuse material layers into a final part. This process is used for 3D-printed metals.

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Pros:

  • Very high detail

  • Extreme part strength (IE automotive, aerospace)

  • Requires no supports

  • Production quality

  • Heat resistance

Cons:

  • Requires post-processing

  • Slowest print time

  • Small build chamber

  • Material cost

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines precisely heat and extrude thermoplastic material through a very fine nozzle to create a part. FDM parts can be produced quickly allowing designers to move through the product development cycle faster to iterate and present new design features

Pros:

  • Medium-to-Fast Print Speed

  • Cost-Effective

  • On-Demand Preparation

  • Easily modified and customized components

  • Large selection of materials ranging from general-purpose PLA to engineering grade ABS or ASA to high-performing polycarbonate and carbon fiber and glass fiber impregnated material.

Cons:

  • Requires post-processing

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