RAPID PROTOTYPING
WHAT IS RAPID PROTOTYPING?
Rapid Prototyping using Additive Manufacturing allows engineers to test designs quickly, inexpensively and allows for frequent revisions to produce better final designs.
Additive Manufacturing is transforming the way engineers design and fabricate products. Rapid prototyping enables engineers to quickly produce models based on client designs and quickly implement changes for a fraction of the costs of traditional methods.
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA)
Stereolithography (SLA) is a robust 3D printing technology that produces extremely accurate and high-resolution parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or for rapid prototyping.
SLA is an additive manufacturing process that focuses an ultraviolet (UV) light on a vat of photopolymer resin. It offers higher resolution printing than many other 3D printing technologies, which allows clients to print parts with finer details and surface finishes. SLA 3D printing is a highly-versatile process for creating custom parts in prototype and production settings; SLA often acts as a stand-in for injection molded plastic parts.
FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM)
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology known for its speed, accuracy, and competitive cost.
A machine precisely extrudes melted plastic filament to create a part. Parts produced are very rigid which makes them a great fit for projects with a rigidity requirement. A variety of colors and a diverse selection of production-grade thermoplastics are available with this process (PLA, Carbon Fiber PETG, ABS, ASA, Polycarbonate, Nylon, and TPU).