3D printing service

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology, often referred to as “3D printing with plastic”, utilizes thermoplastics in the manufacturing process. In essence, thermoplastics, or synthetic materials, are heated to high temperatures to be layered, forming a 3D object. Specifically, the printing nozzle is heated to the temperature necessary to melt the given filament. This is typically in the range of 190°C – 260°C for most desktop 3D printers. In this technology, 3D models are created by depositing successive layers of semi-liquid material, which is extruded from a heated nozzle. Consequently, 3D prints made using FDM technology are used for:

• Architectural models, e.g., housing estates or building mock-ups.
• Product prototypes, e.g., toys.
• Scenic elements, e.g., shop window displays or theater sets (larger than 1m/3ft in size).
• Architectural details, e.g., architectural decorations for buildings.
• Large-format advertising elements (larger than 1m/3ft in size).
• Sculptures (taller than 1m/3ft).

UV LCD technology involves 3D printing with liquid UV-curable resin. In other words, UV LCD 3D printing technology utilizes resin that, when exposed to UV light, creates 3D objects. As a result, 3D models printed with this technology are created by applying successive layers of liquid resin, which is cured using UV light. This process produces precise, small-sized 3D models. Therefore, 3D prints produced using UV LCD technology are used for:

• 3D printing figurines for modeling, e.g., RPG figurines.
• Precise small-sized components (about 20cm/8in).
• Prosthetic components.