FDM(Fused Deposition Modeling) is a filament based technology, where the material is extruded through the heated nozzle layer by layer onto a building platform to form a 3D object.
SLA(Stereolithography) is a resin based technology, where the material is cured by the UV laser beam as per the slicing of the CAD file.The 3D Object is built from bottom to top with the supports created for overhangs and cavities, and later manually removed
LS(Selective Laser Sintering) is a laser based technology, where the laser beam sinters the plastic powdered material layer by layer each time lowering the powder bed.No support structures are formed,since the powder is self-supporting.
DMLS(Direct Metal Laser Sintering) is a laser based technology, where laser beam sinters the solid metal powdered material layer by layer each time lowering the powder bed. Due to high metal temperature ,support structures are formed to avoid wrapping of the part. After printing,heat treatment is mandatory for DMLS parts
Vacuum Casting is a copying technique by creating a silicon mold, and later PU material is poured in to the mold under vacuum environment to create high quality end-use parts. It is mostly used for small batch production.
manufacturing
-
Jigs & Fixtures
FDM SLS MJF -
Surrogates
FDM SLS MJF -
Mounting Bracket
DMLS -
High Details Visual Prototype
Material Jetting Clear SLA -
Aesthetic Components (Door handles & dashboard interior)
SLA Polyjet
Casting Patterns
-
FDM Patterns
Low cost, Large build size -
SLA/DLP Patterns
Wax patterns, extereme feature details -
DMLS Patterns
High Dimension, complex geometry
medical
-
Surgical learning tools
FDM(basic surgical mode) SLA(small and intricate models) SLS(small and intricate models) -
Surgical guides and tools
DMLS(Ti-6AI-4V) used by Orthopedic surgeons and craniofacial surgeons FDM(lowcost prototyping) -
Implants
DMLS(Ti,Al) (Accurate, Porous,Porous,intricate scaffolds,complex geometry) -
Prosthetics
SSL(functional prosthetic) DMLS(complex design,good strength -
Hearing Aid
SLA(Customised design, accuracy,smooth surface)