FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
What is FDM? FDM is the most widely used 3D printing technology, perfect for rapid prototyping and functional testing. It works by extruding thermoplastic filament layer by layer to build your part from the ground up.
Best For:
- Concept models & early-stage prototypes
- Functional testing parts
- Jigs, fixtures & manufacturing aids
- Large-format prints
- Budget-conscious projects
Materials Available: PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, Nylon, Carbon Fiber Composites, ASA, HIPS
Key Advantages:
- Most economical 3D printing option
- Wide range of material choices
- Fast turnaround times
- Ideal for large parts
- Good mechanical properties
Industries Served: Automotive, Consumer Products, Robotics, Architecture, Education
SLA (Stereolithography)
What is SLA? SLA uses a UV laser to cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer, producing parts with exceptional detail and smooth surface finish. It’s the gold standard for precision and aesthetics.
Best For:
- High-detail prototypes
- Master patterns for moulding
- Concept models requiring presentation quality
- Small, intricate parts
- Medical & dental applications
Materials Available: Standard Resins, ABS-Like Resins, Tough Resins, Flexible Resins, Castable Resins, Biocompatible Resins
Key Advantages:
- Superior surface finish (smooth, minimal layer lines)
- Exceptional detail resolution (25-100 microns)
- Tight tolerances for precision parts
- Ideal for visual prototypes
- Wide range of resin properties
Industries Served: Medical Technology, Jewellery, Consumer Electronics, Art & Design, Dental
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)
What is SLS? SLS uses a high-powered laser to sinter powdered nylon and other polymers into solid parts. Because parts are supported by surrounding powder, complex geometries become possible without additional support structures.
Best For:
- Functional end-use parts
- Complex geometries & interlocking components
- Small to medium batch production
- Parts requiring durability
- Snap-fits, hinges & living assemblies
Materials Available: PA12 Nylon, PA11 Nylon, Glass-Filled Nylon, Carbon-Filled Nylon, TPU (Flexible)
Key Advantages:
- No support structures needed
- Excellent mechanical strength
- Ideal for functional testing
- Cost-effective for batch production
- Complex assemblies in single print
Industries Served: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Robotics & Automation, Industrial Equipment
DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering)
What is DMLS? DMLS uses a high-powered laser to fuse metal powder particles together, creating fully dense metal parts directly from CAD data. It’s the ultimate solution for metal prototyping and low-volume production.
Best For:
- Metal functional prototypes
- Aerospace & defence components
- Medical implants & surgical tools
- Complex geometries impossible with machining
- Lightweight structural parts
Materials Available: Stainless Steel (316L, 17-4 PH), Titanium (Ti6Al4V), Aluminium (AlSi10Mg), Inconel, Cobalt Chrome, Maraging Steel
Key Advantages:
- Fully dense metal parts (99%+ density)
- Complex internal channels & cooling passages
- Superior strength-to-weight ratio
- Reduced material waste vs. machining
- Ideal for topology-optimized designs
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defence, Medical Technology, Automotive, Oil & Gas
DLP (Digital Light Processing)
What is DLP? DLP uses a digital projector to cure entire layers of photopolymer resin at once, making it significantly faster than laser-based SLA while maintaining excellent detail and surface quality.
Best For:
- High-volume resin printing
- Dental models & aligners
- Jewellery patterns & wax casting masters
- Miniatures & figurines
- Quick-turn visual prototypes
Materials Available: Standard Resins, ABS-Like Resins, Castable Resins, Dental Resins, High-Temperature Resins
Key Advantages:
- Faster than traditional SLA
- Excellent surface finish
- High throughput for production
- Consistent layer quality
- Cost-effective for volume
Industries Served: Fashion & Jewellery, Dental, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Art & Design
MJP (MultiJet Printing)
What is MJP? MJP deposits droplets of photopolymer or wax material from multiple print heads, building parts with exceptional detail, smooth surfaces, and the ability to combine rigid and flexible materials in a single print.
Best For:
- Multi-material prototypes
- Over-molded assemblies simulation
- High-detail master patterns
- Presentation models
- Medical models & surgical guides
Materials Available: Rigid Plastics, Rubber-Like Materials, Wax Casting Patterns, Multi-Material Combinations, Transparent Materials
Key Advantages:
- Combine rigid + flexible in one part
- Exceptional surface quality
- Fine feature resolution
- Support material washes away
- Full colour printing options
Industries Served: Medical Technology, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Footwear, Industrial Design