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Improve the look, feel, and performance of your 3D printed parts with surface finishing options offered by Tempus 3D. Finishing Options 3D printed parts can be used straight out of the printer, or undergo additional treatment to enhance the look, feel, or functionality of the part, depending on it's end-use application. Tempus 3D's industry-standard finishes are expertly applied either in-house or by certified industry specialists. Black Dye 3D printed parts are immersed in a dye bath and stained black. Black dye is often used on it's own or in combination with other finishes such as vapor smoothing. Benefits Black dye improves the look of parts 3D printed with Multi Jet Fusion. The surface has a consistent color across all surfaces and is slightly smoother to the touch than an undyed finish. Best used for Prototypes, customer-facing parts Color Black Black Dye Vapor Smoothing Vapor Smoothing uses a chemical polishing process that gives your parts a beautiful look while also improving color uniformity. AMT PostPro technology is used for this process. Benefits Vapor smoothing improves surface finish, seals surfaces, and improves material properties. It may also improve water resistance. Vapor smoothing can be used to prepare surfaces for Cerakote, paint or dye. Best used for Prototypes, end-use parts, and applications where all surfaces require improvements to looks and functionality. Vapor smoothing seals both visible and hidden surfaces fo the parts.. Color We recommend the part be dyed black to improve cosmetic appearance. Learn More Vapor Smooth Cerakote Cerakote is a thin film ceramic coating which is applied to 3D printed parts and heat-treated to cure the coating onto the surface. Benefits This industry-leading coating is extremely durable and is scratch resistant, chemical resistant, heat resistant, liquid resistant and UV resistant. When applied it is approximately 0.002" thick. Best used for Prototypes, end-use parts, and applications where visible surfaces require improvements to looks and functionality. Cerakote is a spray-on finish, so it can only be applied to surfaces which are line-of-sight. Colors View color options > Learn More Cerakote Raw Finish Parts have a raw finish after they are taken out of the printer and cleaned. They are ready to use as-is, or can have additional surface finishing to improve looks or performance. Benefits Materials 3D printed with HP Multi Jet Fusion produce strong, high-density parts and are resistant to wear, water, chemicals and UV light, and are bio-compatible. Best used for Prototypes, non-customer-facing parts, applications where functionality is more important than looks. Color Powdery gray. May have residual 3D printing powder.. Raw Finish Get your parts into production today Request a quote

Guaranteed quality plastic prototypes and production parts. Industry-leading commercial 3D printers. Upload a CAD file for online quote and ordering. 3D print service for British Columbia's innovators and manufacturers. HP Certified Multi Jet Fusion Digital Manufacturing Partner. Guaranteed quality prototypes and production parts, using industry-leading additive manufacturing technology. Online quote and ordering. 3D Printing Services Get a Quote Success Stories MADE BY CANADIANS FOR CANADIANS Serving innovators across British Columbia Canada 3D printing Canadian additive manufacturing Vancouver Toronto Calgary 3D printed custom 3dprinting services 3D Printing Ontario Canada 3D printing canada 3D printer Canada Edmonton On-Demand Additive Manufacturing At Tempus 3D, we provide high-quality, industrial 3D printing in Canada, helping businesses turn ideas into functional parts. We create precise plastic and metal 3D printed parts with complex geometries and clean, professional finishes. From rapid prototyping to on-demand manufacturing, our certified team and streamlined online quoting system make it easy to get the parts you need, on time and on spec. Plastic 3D Printing High-performance industrial plastics suitable for rapid prototyping or low-to-mid volume production runs of end-use parts. Learn More Metal 3D Printing 3D print custom metal parts with excellent material properties and a high level of precision and durability. Learn More Proud to be a Certified HP Digital Manufacturing Partner Learn More Success Stories Learn how industrial 3D printing has helped Canada's innovators meet their product development goals. Vancouver-based Spark Laser was able to transition seamlessly from product development to on-demand manufacturing when releasing their new commercial laser cutter, with the help of Tempus 3D's industrial 3D printing service. Spark Laser - Commercial Laser Cutter Learn More Explore more success stories 3D Scanning Services Tempus 3D uses advanced 3D scanning technology and software to help you achieve precise results for your reverse engineering, metrology and computer aided inspection requirements. We can provide you with editable, feature-based CAD models, graphically-rich, communicative reports, or we can 3D print the final parts or prototypes for you once they are ready to build. Learn more Customer Care Here at Tempus we understand that taking care of our customers' unique needs is just as important as producing a quality product. That is why we back up our work with a quality assurance process, IP protection, and ongoing training and optimization. Guaranteed Quality Tempus 3D follows strict production processes and quality inspection procedures to ensure your parts always meet our tolerance and production standards. Certification Tempus 3D is certified by HP for Multi Jet Fusion to ensure parts are designed and produced optimally for this specific printing process. IP Protection Tempus 3D takes IP protection seriously, with data security protection measures and confidentiality agreements with staff and production partners. Join the Manufacturing Revolution with Tempus 3D Upload your CAD file for an online quote and start manufacturing today Get a quote

HP 3D Printing’s design freedom allows for quality, custom prototypes and final parts that can withstand nautical environments. Read this HP case study to learn more. Navigation arrows can be found at the top of the page. Explore more case studies and articles

Guaranteed quality plastic prototypes and production parts. Industry-leading commercial 3D printers. Upload a CAD file for online quote and ordering. Serving Toronto's innovators and manufacturers. HP Certified Multi Jet Fusion Digital Manufacturing Partner. Guaranteed quality prototypes and production parts, using industry-leading additive manufacturing technology. Online quote and ordering. 3D Printing Services Get a Quote Success Stories MADE BY CANADIANS FOR CANADIANS Serving Innovators in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Beyond Canada 3D printing Canadian additive manufacturing Vancouver Toronto Calgary 3D printed custom 3dprinting services 3D Printing Ontario Canada 3D printing canada 3D printer Canada Edmonton On-Demand Additive Manufacturing Toronto 3D printing service near me 3D printer Toronto BC 3D print prototyping and production Toronto, ON additive manufacturing quote At Tempus 3D, we provide high-quality, industrial 3D printing in Canada, helping businesses turn ideas into functional parts. We create precise plastic and metal 3D printed parts with complex geometries and clean, professional finishes. From rapid prototyping to on-demand manufacturing, our certified team and streamlined online quoting system make it easy to get the parts you need, on time and on spec. Plastic 3D Printing High-performance industrial plastics suitable for rapid prototyping or low-to-mid volume production runs of end-use parts. Learn More Metal 3D Printing 3D print custom metal parts with excellent material properties and a high level of precision and durability. Learn More Proud to be a Certified HP Digital Manufacturing Partner Learn More Success Stories Learn how industrial 3D printing has helped Canada's innovators meet their product development goals. Vancouver-based Spark Laser was able to transition seamlessly from product development to on-demand manufacturing when releasing their new commercial laser cutter, with the help of Tempus 3D's industrial 3D printing service. Spark Laser - Commercial Laser Cutter Learn More Explore more success stories 3D Scanning Services Tempus 3D uses advanced 3D scanning technology and software to help you achieve precise results for your reverse engineering, metrology and computer aided inspection requirements. We can provide you with editable, feature-based CAD models, graphically-rich, communicative reports, or we can 3D print the final parts or prototypes for you once they are ready to build. Learn more Customer Care Here at Tempus we understand that taking care of our customers' unique needs is just as important as producing a quality product. That is why we back up our work with a quality assurance process, IP protection, and ongoing training and optimization. Guaranteed Quality Tempus 3D follows strict production processes and quality inspection procedures to ensure your parts always meet our tolerance and production standards. Certification Tempus 3D is certified by HP for Multi Jet Fusion to ensure parts are designed and produced optimally for this specific printing process. IP Protection Tempus 3D takes IP protection seriously, with data security protection measures and confidentiality agreements with staff and production partners. Join the Manufacturing Revolution with Tempus 3D Upload your CAD file for an online quote and start manufacturing today Get a quote

Strong, sustainable Nylon PA12 parts made with Select laser Sintering. Ideal for end-use parts and prototypes with precision, durability, and low cost per part. Nylon PA12 3D Printing High-precision, durable, and cost-efficient parts produced with SLS 3D printing technology. Delivers exceptional surface quality and dimensional accuracy for prototypes and end-use components across industrial, consumer, and technical applications. Get a Custom Quote Why Choose Nylon PA12? Produce durable, accurate parts with smooth surface quality and cost-efficient performance. HP Nylon PA12 offers exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and long-term stability. Printed with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology, it produces parts with fine detail, smooth surfaces, and dependable dimensional accuracy. Ideal for functional prototypes and low- to mid-volume production, Nylon PA12 delivers consistent performance, excellent temperature stability, and low moisture absorption — making it well-suited for demanding mechanical, consumer, and industrial applications where repeatability and durability are essential. 3D printing technology Select Laser Sintering (SLS) Dimensional accuracy up to 0.05 mm | 0.002 in Max print size (diagonal) 398 mm | 15.7 in Get a quote Designed for Precision, Production-Ready Parts HP’s High Reusability Nylon PA12 offers the mechanical strength and chemical resistance trusted in large-scale production, while SLS 3D printing brings exceptional precision and surface quality for small-batch or specialty manufacturing. This setup is ideal for teams who need end-use part quality without committing to full industrial production volumes — perfect for pilot runs, short-series parts, or custom components that demand tight tolerances and professional surface finish. With excellent repeatability, low moisture absorption, and reliable thermal stability, Nylon PA12 (SLS) delivers consistent performance from prototype validation through limited-run production, bridging the gap between design flexibility and manufacturing efficiency. Get Parts Made Key Benefits Strong, lightweight, and durable material Excellent chemical and heat resistance Fine surface detail and smooth finish Dimensional accuracy and repeatability Stable under stress and humidity Cost-efficient for small to mid-volume runs Applications Functional prototypes and production parts Mechanical housings and enclosures Industrial jigs, fixtures, and tooling Load-bearing brackets and connectors Consumer and electronic components Short-run and custom manufacturing Powered by SLS SLS printing with Nylon PA12 delivers parts with outstanding strength, precision, and dimensional stability — ideal for durable prototypes, tooling, and low-volume production components. Learn More About SLS Design Guidelines Accuracy XY accuracy up to 0.05 mm (0.002 in) Max part size (diagonal) 398 mm | 15.7 in Max part volume 130x180x330 mm (5.1×6.7×13.3 in) Max build volume 380 x 284 x 380 mm (15 x 11.2 x 15") Min wall thickness 1.5 - 2 mm Min feature size 5.0 mm (as small as 1 mm for emboss/deboss) Moving parts 0.2 - 0.5 mm Max horizonal span/bridge 29 mm (5 mm wide x 3 mm thick) Holes & channels > 0.5 mm diameter Emboss / deboss min 0.5 mm View Full SLS Design Guidelines Technical Specifications Accuracy XY accuracy up to 0.05 mm (0.002 in) Layer thickness 0.075 – 0.175 mm (0.003 – 0.006 in) Tensile modulus 1700 MPa Tensile strength 48 MPa Elongation at break 20% Heat deflection 175 C (@0.45 MPa), 95C (@1.82 MPa) View HP Nylon PA12 Data Sheet Surface Finishes Nylon parts manufactured with SLS printing technology are strong and precise right off the printer—ideal for functional prototypes or non-cosmetic components. Finishing options like black dye, vapor smoothing, and Cerakote elevate the look, durability, and environmental resistance of production parts. Raw (gray) Best for functional prototypes and internal components. Provides a slightly textured, powdery surface with excellent accuracy. Black Dye Recommended for end-use parts that require a professional, uniform look. Black dye enhances color depth and UV stability. Vapor Smoothing Ideal for consumer-facing or water-resistant parts. Seals pores, improves surface gloss, and increases strength and cleanability. Cerakote Thin-film ceramic coating for premium finishes and added protection. Available in multiple colors for branding or aesthetic appeal. Explore Surface Finishes Photo Gallery Get your parts into production today Request a quote

Ultrasint TPU01 is a versatile thermoplastic polyurethane which has rubber-like elasticity and is designed to produce strong, flexible, durable parts for applications requiring high elasticity, shock absorption, and energy return. This material offers a balanced property profile and the ability to print very fine structures with a high level of detail. This material is suitable for a diversity of applications, including jigs & fixtures, footwear, industrial tubes and pipes, and sports. BASF Ultrasint TPU01 3D Printing High-performance, flexible parts manufactured with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. Ideal for applications requiring elasticity, durability, and precision. Get a Custom Quote Rubber 3D printing service Why Choose TPU01? Produce flexible, functional, rubber-like parts BASF Ultrasint TPU01 combines flexibility, resilience, and precision to enable the production of functional prototypes and end-use parts that must withstand repeated stress. Its outstanding elongation at break, tear resistance, and abrasion resistance make it an excellent choice for applications where toughness and elasticity are essential. 3D printing technology HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 Dimensional accuracy +/- 0.3% with a lower limit of +/- 0.3 mm Maximum build size 380 x 285 x 380 mm (14.9" x 11.2" x 14.9") Get an Instant Quote Designed for Real-World Performance TPU01 is engineered for applications requiring flexibility, impact absorption, and long-term durability . It is trusted across industries for products that need to bend, stretch, or compress repeatedly without losing performance. From footwear and wearables to seals, gaskets, industrial ducts, and protective gear , TPU01 delivers consistent, production-ready performance . Its versatility makes it ideal for both prototyping and end-use manufacturing where comfort, toughness, and reliability are critical. TPU exhibits good UV and hydrolysis resistance. It passes skin sensitisation and cytotoxicity tests in accordance with ISO 10993-10 and ISO 10993-5, making it suitable for applications close to the human skin, such as in the medical industry. Get Parts Made Key Benefits High Elasticity – Excellent rebound resilience and elongation at break. Durable and Tough – Strong tear and abrasion resistance, even under repeated stress. Accurate and Consistent – Produces complex parts with fine detail and dimensional accuracy. Environmental Resistance – Stable against UV, hydrolysis, and low temperatures. Lightweight Lattice Capability – Supports flexible lattice structures and advanced geometries. Applications Footwear and Sports Gear – Helmets, midsoles, cushioning, and protective equipment. Automotive Components – Car interiors, ducts, bellows, and air filter covers. Industrial Tools – Flexible grippers, robotics components, and housings. Shock and Vibration Control – Custom springs, dampers, and shock absorbers. Fluid Systems – Flexible pipes, tubing, and ducts. Medical Equipment – Orthopedic supports, prosthetics, and protective masks. Powered by HP Multi Jet Fusion HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) delivers exceptional precision and surface quality for end-to-end production at low cost. Ideal for low- to mid-volume manufacturing, it’s trusted by global leaders including Volkswagen, BMW, and John Deere for producing durable, high-performance production-grade parts. Learn More About MJF Technical Specifications Accuracy +/- 0.3% (minimum of +/- 0.3 mm) Hardness (shore A) 88 Tensile modulus 75 MPa (xy) / 85 MPa (z) Tensile strength 9 MPa (xy), 7 MPa (z) Rebound resistance 63% Elongation at break >220% Tear resistance (Trouser) 20 KN/m (xy), 16 KN/m (z) Tear resistance (Graves) 36 KN/m (xy), 32 KN/m (z) Compression set 20% Abrasion loss 90 mm3 Data Sheets Ultrasint TPU01 technical data sheet Ultrasint TPU01 design guidelines Ultrasint TPU01 biocompatibility certification Design Guidelines Min wall thickness 0.5 mm Recommended wall thickness 2.0 mm Max wall thickness 7.0 mm Min hole diameter at 1 mm thickness 0.5 mm Min shaft diameter at 10 mm high 0.5 mm Min clearance at 1 mm depth 0.5 mm Min slit between walls 1 mm thick 0.5 mm Min deboss depth 1 mm Min emboss height 1 mm Design Considerations The best results are obtained with thin structures and lattices, so it is recommended to re-design dense parts by hollowing them, introducing internal lattices, and/or removing unnecessary material. This strategy also reduces the weight of the parts and lowers the cost of production. View full design guidelines for H P TPU01 Available Finishes Raw (gray) After the part has been printed and has been cleaned it has a powdery gray look and feel. This finish is best suited for functional prototypes and non-visible parts. Black Dye Parts are submerged in a hot dye bath containing dye pigment. This gives a smooth, consistent finish with no loss of dimensional accuracy. Vapor Smoothing This process uses a chemical vapor that smooths the surface of the part, giving a look and feel comparable to injection molding. Best for consumer-facing parts. View All Finishing Options Gallery Material Selection Guide Not sure which material is the best fit for your project? Use our materials selection guide to compare the material properties and recommended uses for each. Learn More Get your parts into production today Request a quote

As an HP Digital Manufacturing Network partner, Tempus 3D has been evaluated and qualified based on our end-to-end 3D printing capabilities for production at scale. HP Digital Manufacturing Network Production Professional Tempus 3D is proud to be a qualified member of HP's Digital Manufacturing Network. As an HP Digital Manufacturing Network Production Professional, Tempus 3D has been evaluated and qualified based on our end-to-end 3D printing capabilities for production at scale, as well as our manufacturing and quality processes. As one of a select few service bureaus in Canada to be selected as a partner, we offer leading-edge HP 3D printing technology. This technology is designed to manufacture parts that are extremely strong, highly accurate, and with a surface finish that makes them ideal for mechanical testing and production manufacturing. Our production team is fully certified in part quality optimization, and ready to support you through the prototype-through-production process quickly, cost-effectively and with consistent tolerances. Advanced Additive Manufacturing Processes Industry-Standard Certifications Robust Quality Management Volume Job Production Gain a Competitive Advantage with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing HP Multi Jet Fusion Learn more about HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology. Learn Materials Explore the unique uses and benefits of MJF materials. Learn Design for MJF Explore design tips and strategies for Multi Jet Fusion. Learn Get a Quote

Ledcor was facing a 6-month delay when sourcing a ball valve needed to apply calcium chloride to road surfaces, and approached Tempus 3D for a solution. Their requirements included an upgrade to improve the performance of the part and a quick delivery time. Tempus 3D collaborated with their design and development network and delivered a functioning solution, on-time and on-spec. Ledcor Ball Valve Project Ledcor teams up with Tempus 3D printing to alleviate supply chain issues, improve part design and minimize manufacturing time. Ledcor is an integrated construction company with operations across North America. As part of their regular operations they treat roads with calcium chloride for dust control and various other purposes. This process involves the use of ball valves to control the flow of the solution. A number of their valves were damaged beyond repair and needed to be replaced. After making exhaustive attempts to source new valves through their traditional suppliers they were faced with a six month or greater lead-time for delivery. This put their operations in an untenable situation of potentially being shut down for a significant period of time due to a relatively inexpensive part. Ledcor approached Tempus 3D for a local manufacturing solution. Their requirements included upgrades to the performance of the part and a tight timeline for delivery. Key benefits Rapid manufacturing of end-use parts Improve part functionality in relation to the original injection-molded part Bypass supply chain restrictions with local manufacturing Minimize down time with local manufacturing Organization Ledcor Group Industry Diversified Construction and Industrial Services Hardware HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D Printer Technology Creaform Handyscan Material HP Nylon PA12 Software Solidworks, Fusion 360 Post Processing Bead blasted, dyed black, AMT Post Pro Vapor Smoothing Challenge Ledcor had two main deliverables for this project; to improve the design of the original ball valve to address historical weak points, and to deliver the final product as soon as possible. Ledcor wanted to have the part re-designed because of flaws that were causing damage to, and critical failure of, the original part. The main weak point in the original valve was the seam where the two injection molded parts were joined together. This seam was prone to holding water and then freezing during the cold Canadian winters, which resulted in the parts cracking and no longer holding a seal. The second major concern was to have the final part manufactured as quickly as possible, in order to minimize downtime of the affected vehicles. 3D printing was the manufacturing method of choice because of it's speed of manufactuing and low cost compared to injection molding or machining from metal. an added advantage is the ability to produce low-cost replacement parts within days of ordering. Solution The first step in re-designing the valve was to use the original valve as a template to upgrade the design to the Ledcor’s specifications. Tempus 3D collaborated with the Selkirk Innovates team at the Selkirk Technology Access Centre to reverse-engineer the internal mechanical parts and to design the exterior casing. A Creaform HandySCAN 3D scanner was used to image the original parts to ensure a proper fit was obtained. Parts were rendered in a 3D digital file using Fusion 360 design software, which was used to re-design the part to Ledcor's specifications. An initial prototype proof-of-concept was then 3D printed to ensure the design was complete and confirm fit and function. After the initial prototype was tested some minor enhancements were made to reduce complexity and strengthen the part. The final design was 3D printed by Tempus 3D using the HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer for it’s dimensional accuracy and quality. Nylon PA12 was selected as the material for its overall durability and resistance to water, chemicals and UV rays. The final part was sent to Cody Laursen and his team at Streamline for vapor smoothing using AMT Post Pro vapour smoothing technology. This process improves the overall material qualities of the part, including water- and chemical-resistance. The critical surfaces of the valve casings were machined to ensure an exact fit of the functional pieces, then the ball valve was assembled. The valves were tested both at room temperature as well as at freezing to ensure proper functionality. Once testing was complete the parts were shipped to Ledcor to be put through their paces in the real world. Result This whole process was completed in less than four weeks, and future parts can be delivered in less than two weeks. The overall cost to Ledcor was very affordable in relation to the cost of downtime, and was even comparable to purchasing from their original supplier. Conclusion Ledcor and Tempus continue to look for ways to integrate 3D printing into their operations to reduce their supply chain risk and improve part functionality and quality. With Tempus’ location in central British Columbia it is uniquely capable of serving markets across Canada with cost-effective overnight shipping and the ability to turn around rush orders in as little as 36 hours. We at Tempus feel this is just the beginning of what manufacturing will look like in the future; it will be more responsive, more custom and more local, allowing innovators across sectors to bring products to market quicker and in a more environmentally friendly way. Learn more about designing for 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology Learn more about prototyping and manufacturing solutions with Tempus 3D Explore industrial plastics available through Tempus 3D Learn more about the advantages of industrial 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology Explore more case studies and articles

Produce engineering-grade parts that combine excellent material properties of Nylon PA12 with full CMYK color. Ideal for functional prototypes or manufacturing end-use parts such as presentation models, consumer goods, jigs, fixtures, and medical devices. Manufactured with HP Multi Jet Fusion commercial 3D printing technology. HP Nylon PA12 Color 3D Printing Durable, full-color parts manufactured with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. Ideal for prototypes and production-ready components that require both strength and vibrant, finished aesthetics. Get a Custom Quote Why Choose Nylon PA12 Color? Produce strong, accurate, and vibrant parts in a single print. HP Nylon PA12 Color delivers the proven strength, reliability, and repeatability of Nylon PA12 with the added advantage of integrated full-color capability. This eliminates the need for painting or coating, reducing lead times and costs while enabling functional parts with finished aesthetics straight from the printer . It is especially valuable for prototyping, product validation, and end-use parts where visual detail and branding are as important as mechanical performance. Notes: Files must be in a .3mf format if full color is needed. Post-processing with Vapor Smoothing brightens colours and smooths the surface. Custom Quote Designed for Durable, Full-Color Parts Mechanical strength meets finished aesthetics. Nylon PA12 Color enables the production of end-use parts with consistent strength and vibrant, long-lasting color. Businesses use it to produce functional prototypes, consumer goods, medical devices, and custom industrial components that are both durable and visually engaging. From branding and product design validation to low- to mid-volume manufacturing, PA12 Color helps shorten development cycles and deliver production-ready parts without additional finishing steps. Get Parts Made Key Benefits Full-Color Capability – Produce strong, functional parts with vibrant, consistent color directly from the printer. Proven PA12 Performance – Delivers the same strength, durability, and reliability as standard PA12. High Accuracy – Detailed, isotropic parts with consistent dimensional stability. Cost- and Time-Efficient – Eliminates secondary finishing steps such as painting or coating. Branding and Customization – Ideal for logos, product validation, and consumer-ready designs. Durable and Reliable – Resistant to wear, impact, and daily use while maintaining color integrity. Applications Consumer Goods – Branded products, enclosures, and accessories with finished aesthetics. Medical Devices – Prototypes and components where visual differentiation and strength are required. Product Development – Prototypes for validation, testing, and customer presentations. Industrial Components – Durable end-use parts with functional color coding or labeling. Custom Manufacturing – Short-run, full-color parts for marketing samples and small-batch production. Education and Training – Visual models and teaching tools requiring strength and detail. Surface Finishes Natural (Raw) Finish After the part has been printed it is ready for end-use applications with no further processing. The part has a grainy look and feel. Vapor Smoothing A chemical vapor is used to smooth the surface of the part. Smoothing will make the colors more vibrant and can also enhance material properties and water resistance. Learn More > Design Guidelines Build volume Max build volume: Up to 332 x 190 x 248 mm (13.1" x 7.5" x 9.8") Min build volume: 4 x 4 x 1 m or x + y + z > 9mm (10 x 10 x 10 if vapor smoothed) The bounding box is based on the build volume of the 3D printer. Large parts may be re-oriented to fit the bounding box. For oversize parts, consider re-designing as a multi-part assembly. Wall thickness Supported wall thickness min: 0.4 mm (natural), 1.5 mm (smooth) Unsupported wall thickness min: 0.5 mm (natural), 1.5 mm (smooth) A supported wall is connected on at least 2 sides of the wall. Wires Supported wires min: 0.8 mm (natural), 1.5 mm (smooth) Unsupported wires min: 0.9 mm (natural), 1.5 mm (smooth) A wire is a feature that is thinner in its unconnected directions than its length. A supported wire is connected on at least 2 sides, and an unsupported wire is connected on only one side. Details Min embossed details: 0.2 mm high & wide (natural), 0.5 mm (smooth), 0.4 mm (text, logos, icons) Min engraved details: 0.2 mm deep & wide (natural), 0.4 mm (smooth), 0.4 mm (text, logos, icons) For text the ratio between width and depth should be 1:1. Sans-serif fonts provide better results. Escape holes Single escape hole diameter (min): 4.0 mm (natural), 10 mm (smooth) Multiple escape hole diameter (min): 2.0 mm (natural), 8.0 mm (smooth) Escape holes are used to empty support material from a hollow model. Having two escape holes at opposite ends of the model is optimal for removing the support material. For larger models or more complex geometries it is recommended and make the escape holes bigger or add more escape holes as needed. Clearance Min 0.6 mm (natural), 5.0 mm (smooth) Clearance is the space between two individual parts in a model. This is important to consider with moving parts, such as hinges and gears. Sprues 2 mm thick, attached on at least 2 places per part Sprues are wires that connect two or more parts. There should be at least two sprues connecting each part. You may need larger sprues for larger pieces. Interlocking and enclosed parts Natural: interlocking and enclosed parts are possible. Smooth: Interlocking and enclosed parts will most likely fuse together in the vapor smoothing process. Design Considerations Save full-color files in .vmrl file format to capture both geometry and model color. Please note that .vmrl files are not currently recognized by our instant quoting system, these need to be provided as a separate file to the production team. Pleas e note that black and dark colors will not appear true to color due to limitations of the printing technology. Consider hollowing or adding internal lattice structure to large solid pieces to improve accuracy and minimize cost. Hinges, sockets, and linked parts can be integrated into the design. See our desig n guide for details. For guidance in creating a colorful 3D printed part in Solidworks showing a stress analysis, visit this article by our friends at Hawkridge Systems. View full desi gn guidelines Technical Specifications Accuracy Natural: +/- 0.38 mm (XY plane), +/- 0.5 mm in the z plane Smooth: +/- 0.45 mm (XY plane), +/- 0.52 mm in the z plane Layer thickness 0.08 mm Density 1.30 g/cm³ (0.016 lb/in³) Tensile modulus 1600 MPa (XY), 1700 MPa (Z) Tensile strength 46 MPa Elongation at break 20% (XY), 14% (Z) View full technical specifications Certifications ISO 10993 and US FDA Intact Skin Surface Devices Statement Real-World Applications Promotional Products Mass-produce fully customized promotional products, for yourself or your clients. Real-World Applications Produced with HP MJF Color 3D Printing Technology Material Selection Guide Not sure which material is the best fit for your project? Use our materials selection guide to compare the material properties and recommended uses for each material. Learn More Get your parts into production today Request a quote

3D printing is often viewed as one of the key sustainable technologies, for a variety of reasons. The process facilitates more efficient designs and creates less waste. It can also reduce production costs and carbon dioxide emissions from the manuafcturing process, and lower the energy consumption over the lifecycle of a product. Sustainable 3D manufacturing - a new way of doing business and creating value. 3D printing as a sustainable manufacturing technology 3D printing is often viewed as one of the key sustainable technologies, for a variety of reasons ranging from lower waste, local production, and design optimization. Companies leveraging 3D printing are able to reduce their carbon footprint, use less energy, and create less waste and consume fewer raw materials. Design more efficiently 3D printing allows engineers to make parts that are unachievable with other manufacturing methods, allowing greater freedom of design. With new computer-aided design techniques such as topology or generative design, a part can be re-designed to be more lightweight, saving material costs. Multiple parts can be integrated into one design, which saves material costs plus the time and labor associated with assembly. In one case study completed at Northwestern University, researchers estimated that by replacing a number of routine components with topology optimized 3D-printed parts, overall aircraft weight could be reduced by 4 to 7 percent, with fuel consumption lowered by as much as 6.4 percent. another example is a redesign completed by GM on one of it's automotive components. GM consolidated eight different components of a seat belt bracket into one 3D printed part. This 3D printed seat bracket is 40% lighter and 20% stronger than the original part. GE estimates that the improvements made possible by 3D printing help to reduce overall weight by 5 percent and improve brake-specific fuel consumption by 1 percent. waste reduction Compared to traditional manufacturing technologies, 3D printing can reduce wasted materials, depending on which technology 3D printing is compared to. When compared to CNC machining , 3D printing has a significant advantage because of it's manufactuirng process. With a subtractive process like machining the material is cut away from a solid block to create a final part. In many cases, only a small percentage of the material goes into a final part, with the cut-away material often exceeding 50 percent. 3D printing builds parts layer-by-layer, which results in very little excess waste (depending on the process). 3D printing is also often compared to injection moulding. The molds used for injection molding can only be used for one specific design, meaning that each design change requires a new mold. For low-production manufacturing or prototyping this can lead to a great deal of material waste. Also, because injection molding is an expensive process to set up, manufacturers often mold more parts than necessary, keeping extra parts in inventory and eventually throwing away unused or obsolete parts. In contrast, 3D printing allows manufacturers to produce the exact amount of parts needed with a very short turnaround time (usually less than a week), which saves raw materials and storage space. Energy consumption Any industrial process requires energy to run, including 3D printing. From a sustainability standpoint, energy consumption rates directly correlate with environmental considerations, like CO2 emissions. 3D printing, particularly with metals, is by no means a low-energy technology. However, some studies show that it can be more energy-efficient than most conventional manufacturing processes. A study, conducted by metal 3D printer manufacturer, Digital Alloys, compared the energy consumption of different metal 3D printing technologies with CNC machining. At the manufacturing stage, energy consumption is indeed larger with metal 3D printing processes, particularly laser PBF. However, when considering different factors, like material waste, the possibility of material recycling and post-processing, it’s been shown that machining is the most energy-consuming process, due to the amount of material waste – (in Digital Alloys’ example it was more than 90 per cent). Manufacturing energy consumption of 1 kg of titanium aerospace part [Image credit: Digital Alloys] That said, not all agree that metal 3D printing is more energy-efficient than traditional technologies. Timothy Gutowski, head of MIT’s Environmentally Benign Manufacturing (EBM) research group, states that ‘additive processes tend to be more energy-intensive … because they’re slower. They use a lot of energy to produce the same amount of product. In fact, most 3D printing processes are something like seven orders of magnitude more energy-intensive than high-volume conventional manufacturing processes’, he explains in an interview with The Fabricator . The truth, as always, lies somewhere in between. While 3D printing can be energy-intensive, choosing the application suitable for the technology and optimising its design will help to offset high energy consumption. It will also result in an overall energy-efficient system, where this part will be used. On the way towards sustainability With so many AM technologies out there, there’s no simple answer to the question of 3D printing’s sustainability. Some processes have the drawback of non-recyclable materials, while others are plagued by high energy consumption. What’s encouraging, however, is the fact that 3D printing tends to be more resource-saving, particularly compared to subtractive technologies. And it also opens the door for more efficient designs that contribute to lowering manufacturing and inventory requirements and, ultimately, help to reduce fuel consumption. Our verdict is that 3D printing is not entirely ‘green’ technology, but with the right approach, it can come closer to becoming an incredibly powerful sustainable manufacturing solution.

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