Laser sintering (SLS)
High strength and stiffness
Biocompatible EN-ISO-10993
FDA approval (VI/121C°)
Food safe according to 2002/72/EC
High long-term stability
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PA12, PA-GF or TPU
Technical data
Accuracy ±0.3% (min. ±0.3 mm)
Layer thickness 0.12 mm
Minimum wall thickness 1 mm
Technical data
Installation space: 950 x 450 x 400 mm
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3D metal printing (SLM)
Facilitation of tool production
Cost and time savings
Prototypes to small series
Heat resistant and high stability
Complex models possible
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Aluminum or stainless steel
Technical data
Accuracy DCTG 8
Layer thickness 0.03-0.1 mm
Minimum wall thickness 1 mm
Technical data
Installation space: 300 x 300 x 350 mm
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Fused Dep. Modelling (FDM)
Cost-effective
Wide range of materials
Complex geometries possible
Versatile
Large models possible
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ABS, PLA or PETG
Technical data
Accuracy ±0.15% (min. ±0.2 mm)
Layer thickness 0.2 mm
Minimum wall thickness 1 mm
Technical data
Installation space: 1000 x 500 x 500 mm
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Stereolitography (SLA)
Ideal for product design
Smooth surfaces
Transparency possible
High level of detail
Short production times possible
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Accura or TuskXC2700T
Technical Data
Accuracy ±0.2% (min. ±0.3 mm)
Layer thickness 0.1-0.15 mm
Minimum wall thickness 1 mm
Technical data
Installation space: up to 650 x 750 x 550 mm
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Binder Jetting (BJ)
Ideal for large components
Fast prototyping process
Cost-effective as energy-efficient
Versatile
Low material waste
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Silica sand SH-F01
Technical data
Tolerances: ISO 2768-m
Layer thickness 0.1-0.2 mm
Min. wall thickness: 5mm
Technical data
Installation space: up to 1000 x 1800 x 700 mm
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Digital Light Process. (DLP)
Ideal for highly detailed components
Conditionally loadable
Waterproof
Versatile
Low material waste
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XPEEK147 or KeyGuide
Technical data
Tolerances: ±0.2%, min. ±0.1mm
Layer thickness 0.1-0.2 mm
Minimum wall thickness: 1mm
Technical data
Installation space: 350 x 350 x 300 mm
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MultiJet Modeling (MJM)
Ideal for highly detailed components
Conditionally loadable
Waterproof
Transparent possible
Very smooth surfaces
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Digital ABS or Vero
Technical data
Tolerances: ±0.2%, min. ±0.1mm
Layer thickness 0.1-0.2 mm
Minimum wall thickness: 1mm
Technical data
Installation space: 1000 x 800 x 500 mm
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Selec. Absorp. Fusion (SAF)
Ideal for robust components
Good alternative to SLS
High volumes possible
Complex models possible
Homogeneous surfaces
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PA 11
Technical data
Tolerances: ±0.3%, min. ±0.2mm
Layer thickness 0.1-0.2 mm
Minimum wall thickness: 1mm
Technical data
Installation space: 315 x 208 x 293 mm
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Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Small series of functional parts
Prototypes for application tests
Comparable to injection molding
Inexpensive alternative to injection molding
Various surface finishes
Popular materials
PA12 or PA-GF
Technical data
Accuracy ±0.3% (min. ±0.3 mm)
Layer thickness 0.08 mm
Minimum wall thickness 1 mm
Technical data
Installation space: 380 x 284 x 380 mm
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Vacuum casting
Duplication of a master model
Series production
Cost-effective
Fast production
Reusable
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ProtoFlex or MG804
Technical data
Accuracy 0.1-0.3 mm
Layer thickness 0.2 mm
Minimum wall thickness 5 mm
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Investment casting
Base is a wax print
Various alloys
Cost-effective
Fast production
Reusable
Popular materials
Aluminum or chrome-nickel steel
Technical data
Accuracy 0.1-0.3 mm
Layer thickness 0.1-0.2 mm
Minimum wall thickness 5 mm
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