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3D printing
processes

A wide variety of 3D printing processes suitable for all stages of the design cycle, from prototyping to small-to-medium batch production.

Industrial FDM

Industrial FDM


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Industrial SLA

Industrial SLA


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MJF

HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.


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SLA

SLA is most suitable for visual applications where an injection mold-like, smooth surface finish, and a high level of feature detail are required.


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Binder Jetting

Binder Jetting is most commonly used for full-color parts, low-cost metal printing, and large sand casting molds.


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Polyjet

Material Jetting produces parts of the highest dimensional accuracy with very smooth surface finish, used for both visual prototypes and tooling manufacturing.


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SLS

SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.


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DMLS

DMLS produces high performance, end-use metal 3D printed parts for industrial applications in aerospace, automotive and medical.


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FDM

FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.


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