Prototyping and 3D printing

We use only Stratasys certified and traceable materials to provide our customers with repeatable mechanical-quality products, even if printed at different times.

By optimizing the development of the detail to be printed also topological analyzes carried out with specific software such as Ansys Discovery, we create very high quality 3D prints, ensuring maximum fidelity both in aesthetic and volumetric rendering, and in functional, structural and performance.

To develop a tangible prototype of a project to be developed – PROTOTYPING – to produce particular series that cannot be achieved with traditional technologies such as thermoforming and injection – ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING -, to replace expensive and long-working metal parts – METAL REPLACEMENT – these are all opportunities that can be grasped and enhanced with our skills and our equipment.

ABS-M30  Ι  ABS-M30i  Ι  ASA  Ι  NYLON 12  Ι  NYLON 12 CF  Ι  PC  Ι  PC ABS  Ι  PC ISO  Ι  PPSF/PPSU  Ι  ULTEM 1010  Ι  ULTEM 9085

ABS-M30 is the cheapest material in the thermoplastic range.

The ABS-M30 is an ideal material for conceptual modeling, functional prototypes, production equipment and ready-to-use components.
The ABS-M30 has greater resistance to traction, impact and bending than standard ABS.
The bonding between the layers is significantly more resistant than that of the ABS for a longer life of the components.

– the best cost-performance ratio;
– Heat deflection 96°C;
– ivory color, gray, white, red, black, blue.

ABS-M30i is a biocompatible 3D printing material that allows the production of parts used in food packaging and medical equipment pharmaceutical and surgical.

– complies with ISO 10993 and USP Class VI requirements;
– can be sterilized with gamma rays or EtO;
– good mechanical strength properties;
– heat deflection 96°C;
– Ivory.

Excellent UV stability and the best aesthetic performance among FDM thermoplastic materials.
The typical matte finish of the material makes it ideal for end-user and automotive production:

– good mechanical strength;
– excellent cost-performance ratio;
– UV stability;
– compact and opaque finish;
– heat deflection 98°C;
– black, dark blue, dark gray, light gray, green, yellow, white, orange, ivory, red.

The 3D Nylon 12 printing material allows to create advanced prototypes and customized tools for all those applications that require a high resistance, Nylon 12 is ideal for all applications that require a resistant material such as snap closures and friction inserts

The Nylon 12 parts created on the Fortus 3D production systems are the most resistant in the industry:
– elongation at break higher than 100-300%;
– better resistance than any other additive manufacturing technology;
– better rolling on the Z axis;
– impact resistance;
– excellent chemical resistance;
– Heat deflection 97°C;
– black colour.

Applications:
Applications in the aerospace and automotive sectors include production equipment, masks and assembly elements, as well as prototypes for internal coating, low-heat ventilation components.
In developing commercial products, FDM Nylon 12 enables the creation of durable prototypes for vibration-resistant panels and components pressure and impact.

Lightweight, durable, 35% carbon fiber thermoplastic material for 3D printing, with excellent structural characteristics.

Suitable for metal replacement, that is, alternative to many metallic materials, such as aluminum alloy 6061.

The presence of carbon fiber gives and increases the basic characteristics of NYLON 12, in particular:
– the highest flexural strength of any other FDM material;
– the best stiffness-to-weight ratio;
– Heat deflection 143°C;
– black colour.

Applications:
– metal replacement
– automotive
– racing
– aerospace
– sport system
– structural components
– transmission of motion

The PC is an industrial thermoplastic widely used in the automotive, aerospace sector:

The PC offers precision, durability and stability, creating components that easily resist functional tests.

– high tensile strength
– high flexural strength
– excellent aesthetic, glossy and compact appearance similar to acetal resin (POM)
– White color
– thermal deflection 138°C

PC-ABS (polycarbonate-ABS) is one of the most widely used industrial thermoplastic blends as it creates a union between the mechanical characteristics of polycarbonate with the aesthetics and elasticity typical of ABS:

– better mechanical strength
– better impact resistance
– excellent aesthetic yield
– good elasticity
– superior thermal deflection, 110°C
– black colour

The PC-ISO is a biocompatible industrial thermoplastic material which, in its raw state, complies with the ISO 10993 standard and the USP VI Class 1.
PC-ISO is suitable for use in the medical and food sectors.

– compliant with ISO 10993 and USP VI 1 standards
– can be sterilized with gamma rays and EtO
– high tensile strength
– high flexural strength
– excellent aesthetic, glossy and compact appearance similar to acetal resin (POM)
– White color
– thermal deflection 133°C

PPSF / PPSU is the fireproof material with the highest chemical resistance combined with excellent thermal resistance.

The components made of PPSF not only possess high mechanical qualities, but they also have excellent dimensional and shape precision.
PPSF can be sterilized by steam autoclave, ethylene oxide, plasma, chemical sterilization and radiation.

Suitable for metal replacement, ie alternative to certain metallic materials.

– can be sterilized by steam autoclave, ethylene oxide, plasma, chemical sterilization and radiation
– self-extinguishing class V-0, UL94
– excellent chemical resistance
– excellent tensile strength
– excellent flexural strength
– amber color
– excellent thermal deflection 189°C

Applications:
– metal replacement
– automotive
– racing
– aerospace
– structural components
– medical machines and devices

The ULTEM® 1010 is a high performance FDM resin that offers, among other things, excellent mechanical strength and thermal stability.
The 1010CG version also has certifications for use in the food sector, while biocompatibility la
make it ideal in the food and medical sectors.

Suitable for metal replacement, ie alternative to certain metallic materials.

– compliant with ISO 10993 and USP VI 1 standards
– can be sterilized with gamma rays and EtO
– self-extinguishing class V-0, UL94
– Suitable for contact with foodstuffs NSF 51 (ULTEM 1010 CG)
– excellent chemical resistance
– excellent tensile strength
– excellent flexural strength
– amber color
– exceptional thermal deflection 216°C

Applications:
– metal replacement
– automotive
– racing
– aerospace
– structural components
– medical machines and devices
– food machines and devices

The ULTEM® 9085 is a high performance, flame-retardant FDM resin that offers, among other things, FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) certification.

Suitable for metal replacement, ie alternative to certain metallic materials.

– FST certification
– self-extinguishing class V-0, UL94
– excellent chemical resistance
– excellent tensile strength
– excellent flexural strength
– amber and black color
– excellent thermal deflection 153°C

Applications:
– metal replacement
– automotive
– racing
– structural components

Why is prototyping important?

The prototype is the tangible outcome of a project, a “product” before the product. Thanks to this unique support, we can evaluate and refine all aspects with the aim of achieving a result that meets all the aesthetic, functional, production and market requirements.

We create high-quality 3D prints, ensuring extreme accuracy from an aesthetic and volume point of view and in the functional and structural performance as well.

Our prototypes ensure maximum print quality and speed at competitive costs, this allows us to offer a customised service. We also develop multiple prototype alternatives to achieve the best result.