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How Biesse has increased design freedom, improved speed-to-market, and met customer requirements more quickly and more profitably with industrial 3D printing technology. The Biesse Group was founded in Pesaro, Italy in 1969 by Giancarlo Selci. The company offers modular solutions from the design of turnkey systems for large furniture manufacturers to individual automatic machines and workstations for small and medium-sized businesses. The company has a variety of subsidiaries which design, manufacture and market a full range of technologies and solutions for the wood industry, including furniture, windows and other wood components. Biesse has also recently expanded to plastic processing machines, with solutions designed specifically for this growing market. Challenge “Within Biesse, we have a business unit entirely dedicated to the supply of machines that allow edging“, says the company's technical and prototype office manager, Marco Mencarini.“They allow the application of plastic or wood to the edges of the furniture. As you can imagine, our machines have to support a diverse set of assembly needs. To support them, we need to create a wide range of highly customized parts and tools.” Some Biesse edgebanding machines operate at very high speed and consist of many moving parts that help the customer guide the edge through the assembly using supports, channels and guides. In many cases, these production aids have to be tailored to the beading material used.The challenge they faced was the ability to quickly and affordably design and build these customized pieces. Solution Biesse uses a variety of manufacturing processes in it's product development, including 3D printing. “We’ve worked with 3D printing since late 1990’s, primarily for rapid prototyping,” says Mr. Mencarini. “The HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution allows us to do much more, including helping us bridge the lead-time gap of making metal molds and even allowing us to produce final parts, especially in short-runs that would be impossible to profitably manufacture otherwise.” As 3D printing has matured, they have continually explored new opportunities. When HP launched its first HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers, Biesse became one of the first to adopt an HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printer. The company chose HP because HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology meets a variety of needs. In addition to simple models, Biesse wanted a more efficient way to create functional prototypes of its various mechanical components, including connecting rods, pulleys, sprockets, couplings and other parts. An example is the gear box pictured below. The part initially required multiple manufacturing technologies, including injection molding and computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Biesse's engineers wanted to assess whether the part could be redesigned using 3D printing. The design and manufacturing team optimized the geometry of the part in ways that couldn't be made with traditional manufacturing processes, such as CNC machining and injection molding), creating a part that was more efficient and less expensive part to produce usign HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology. Result With creative part redesign and HP Multi Jet Fuison 3D printing processes, The Biesse team was able to reduce the lead times required to create and improve their products. They found significant productivity gains over other other 3D printing technologies and over traditional manufacturing techniques. This technology allows Biesse to beta-test a series of parts in hours rather than weeks. The quality of the parts features excellent surface quality, allowing Biesse to sandblast and paint parts comparable to other parts that are injection molded or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machined. Biesse compared the cost and time savings to manufacture a series of 100 of these mechanical parts with HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), CNC machining, and injection molding. Their results showed significant advantages of MJF over traditional manufacturing processes, as summarized below. HP Multi Jet Fusion CNC Injection Molding cost: 100% cost: 300% cost first year: 700% lead time: 1 day lead time: 20 days cost from year 2: 20% lead time: 90 days This case study, originally published by HP and Biesse, shows the potential for additive manufactuing with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to revolutionize the manufacturing industry, saving companies significant time and money. Additive Manufacturing with Tempus 3D Tempus 3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

Ledcor teams up with Tempus 3D printing to alleviate supply chain issues, improve part design and minimize manufacturing time. Ledcor is North American construction company which was having trouble finding replacements for ball valves used in applying calcium chloride to road surfaces for dust control and other purposes. 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. Ledcor approached Tempus for a solution, with the explicit need to get a functioning ball valve in their hands within four weeks. They also wanted to take the opportunity to improve the design of the valve to address historical weak points and improve functionality. The main weak point had been the seam in the parts from where the two injection molded parts had fit 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 team at Tempus 3D collaborated with their partners at the Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) part of Selkirk Innovates team (www.selkirk.ca/innovates) to re-design the part and manufacture the final product within the specified timeline and deliverables. The original valve was scanned with a Creaform HandySCAN 3D scanner to determine the critical dimensions, and the part was redesigned to improve it’s function and address critical failure points. A prototype of the valve casing was 3D printed and tested for fit and function. After additional design changes, the final product was manufactured using an HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer for it’s dimensional accuracy and quality. Nylon PA 12 was selected as the material for its overall durability and resistance to water, chemicals and UV rays. Once printing was complete was sealed with AMT Post Pro vapour smoothing technology to improve water and chemical resistance. Finally, due to the tight dimensional requirements and fit, the low-tolerance surfaces of the valve were machined to ensure exact compliance with the client specifications. This whole process was completed in less than four weeks, and future parts could be manufactured and delivered in less than two weeks. The cost savings to Ledcor were significant, both in terms of saved downtime and overall cost of manufacturing in comparison to the alternative options of injection molding or CNC machining. 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 the interior of British Columbia, it is uniquely capable of serving markets across Western 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 the advantages of industrial 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology Learn more about reverse engineering with 3D scanning Explore industrial plastics available through Tempus 3D Explore more case studies and articles ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

The design freedom and quality materials provided by HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions allow Prensilia and Elastico Disegno to create a robotic hand called ‘Mia’ In 2012, Prensilia set itself the goal of developing a robotic hand casing that was light, highly functional, aesthetically pleasing and structurally solid to protect the internal mechanical and electronic components of the device. For this project, Prensilia collaborated with Elastico Disegno to help them overcome the limits set by traditional production methods and other filament-based 3D printing technologies, such as the inability to perfectly adapt the external covers to the shape of internal mechanics, while maintaining exceptional surface quality. Elastico Disegno chose to use PTC Creo because it is able to design mechanical and anatomical parts in a single environment, thus accelerating development and minimizing the number of components required, flexibly size the product to adapt to any variation of the components, communicate directly with the technical development departments, and simply exchange data with the customer to speed up design operations. The result of this innovative project is Mia, a robotic hand equipped with sensors and connected to a trans-radial titanium implant (between the elbow and the wrist). The cables and electrodes that connect the muscles and nerves pass through the two bones of the forearm (the ulna and the radius) before reaching the robotic hand, returning the information captured by the fingers and improving movement. Due to the complexity of most of Mia's components, Prensilia and Elastico Disegno saw additive manufacturing as the only valid technology for this project. The external coatings of the hand and fingers are made with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology using HP nylon PA 12 material, which combines strength and structural support, as well as a surface finish able to guarantee the desired aesthetics from Prensilia. These components include wearing parts, such as buttons and snap fasteners, which have passed all functionality tests. The soft parts of Mia's fingertips are made from silicone molds, also made by HP Multi Jet Fusion and Nylon 12. According to Prensilia, replacing metal molds with plastic molds has reduced the investment required and production times, without compromising performance and external finish. Marco Controzzi, Founder of Prensilia, described their reaction to the final product. “The first time we tried Mia on a patient, the reaction was, ‘How light!’,” she said. “We reached the desired level of robustness thanks to the improvement of the internal mechanics and by 3D printing the external casing with HP Multi Jet Fusion, which allows for the combination of rigidity and surface finish.” Controzzi also sees the ability to rapidly iterate as a major advantage of HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. “Another important advantage offered by 3D printing to technological frontier products such as ours is the possibility of offering customers updated products,” Controzzi said. In 2019, Mia received the Red Dot Award, one of the world's largest and most important design awards for product design. Additive Manfuacturing with Tempus 3D Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible! Note: original case study and photos courtesy of HP Read the full HP case study Explore more case studies and articles with Tempus 3D Printing Learn more about HP Multi Jet Fusion aditive manufacturing services with Tempus 3D

Montreal-based medical services innovator uses 3D printing technology to develop custom form-fitted and breathable back braces to improve patient comfort and outcomes. A medical services innovator based in Montreal, Quebec approached Tempus 3D with a back brace design that they wanted to have manufactured. After comparing 3D printing service providers, they approached Tempus 3D for a solution. Challenge The biggest challenge with this project was the large size of the brace. Not many industrial 3D printers are capable of manufacturing such a large piece, and when a part has large, flat areas there is a risk of the piece warping during the manufacturing process. A second consideration was to choose a medical-grade material with the strength, durability and flexibility to provide comfortable support. Solution The team at Tempus 3D was able to leverage HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology, which provides the class-leading build volume and part quality required to successfully manufacture this design. With this printer all of the parts for the brace could all be fit into one print run, which saved manufacturing time and cost. ​ The greatest risk in the production of the brace was the potential for the pieces to warp, because the difference in temperatures across large, flat pieces can bend them as they cool. The team at Tempus 3D collaborated with experts at HP and Hawkridge Systems to ensure the part orientation and print settings were optimized for the best result. The other consideration in building the brace was to select a material that was suitable for a medical device used on or near the skin. Nylon 12 was the material of choice because it has high tensile strength, is waterproof, and is certified biocompatible. It also has enough flexibility to accommodate the patient's movement without losing its support. Result In collaboration with their manufacturing network, the team at Tempus 3D was able to produce a brace that exceeded the client's expectations in terms of finish, color, accuracy, and cost. We at Tempus are excited to help local businesses meet their manufacturing goals as a part of the industry 4.0 network which allows 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 Explore more case studies and articles _________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus 3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

Airforce Velocity Stacks is an Alberta-based business that produces custom snowbike intakes for customers across North America. Airforce was re-designing a throttle body to boost engine performance and was looking for a local manufacturer that could support them to design and produce prototypes that were precise and robust enough to test in real-life conditions, but affordable enough to make multiple design iterations to compare different options. Airforce approached Tempus 3D for a solution. Tempus 3D collaborated with their design and manufacturing network to help with the re-design and manufacturing of the throttle body prototype for Airforce. To start, the original part had to be digitized and converted to an editable CAD file. This task was completed by the team at the Selkirk Technology Access Center (STAC) using their commercial laser scanner and CAD design software. The CAD file was used to create prototypes of the desired design upgrades with the support of Tempus 3D’s design partner, Bruce Fitz-Earle. The final prototype was 3D printed by Tempus 3D on their HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 using Nylon PA12. Nylon PA12 is ideal for creating functional prototypes because it is affordable yet tough, resilient, and is resistant to moisture and chemicals. HP MJF 3D printers are designed for commercial use, producing plastic parts with the precision, density and uniformity required to create an accurate design and stand up to testing in a real-world environment. The accuracy and quality provided with HP MJF 3D printer allowed for the parts to be fit onto bikes for not just dyno testing in the shop, but for performance testing on the track and in the mountains. The team at Airforce were able to put the prototypes through a range of testing in a condensed time period that would have been impossible using other manufacturing techniques and materials. ​ Airforce was able to get their product to market quickly and affordably with the support of the design and manufacturing network available through Tempus 3D. Airforce, Tempus, and Tempus' development partners continue to work together developing new and innovative products using some of the most sophisticated advanced manufacturing tools. As Airforce continues to invest in innovation Tempus 3D will be there to help them with prototyping and design, and get their products from concept to market in record time. Check out the full case study to learn how Airforce Velocity Stacks was able to accelerate their innovation and achieve their product development goals with the support of Tempus 3D's manufacturing network, at https://www.tempus3d.com/airforce-velocity-snowmobile-parts-case-study. Learn more about Airforce Velocity Stacks Visit the Selkirk Technology Access Center Discover Tempus 3D's design partners ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

Dri-Cities Waterproofing Solutions is a company based in Vancouver, BC which has been in the building maintenance industry for over 30 years, specializing in caulking high-rise buildings and tilt-ups. Over the years they developed an innovative caulking solution, and wanted to produce it commercially for sale. Dri-cities was looking for a local manufacturer to provide on-demand manufacturing of their product, which could scale with their needs. They produed their initial parts with 3D printing, but found that the technology could produce one part at a time and had issues with consistency, making mass manufacturing a challenge. Conversely, injection molding was prohibitively expensive for low-to mid-volume manufacturing, and slow to deliver. Dri-Cities perferred a local service provider that could provide high-quality, affordabe parts, and was capable of seamlessly scaling from prototypes to low-volume production of end-use parts. They approached Tempus 3D for a solution. Tempus 3D specializes in supporting Canadian buisnesses to transition from prototyping through low-volume production of industrial-grade plastic parts. Dri-Cities chose to produce their parts with Nylon 12 for it's strength, durability, and resistance to moisture and chemicals. Tempus produced the parts using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology because of it's ability to quickly produce low-to-mid volume production runs of high-quality industrial plastics at a low cost per part. Within days of ordering, Dri-Cities received their first prototypes and sample parts. Once the prototypes were tested and validated, a low-volume production run was used to produce samples for initial discussions with distribution partners across North America, and provide initial inventory for sale. Dri-Cities now has their product released to the market for commercial sale. Industrial 3D printing allowed Dri-Cities to refine their prototype in an extremely cost-effective manner, and once proven they were able to go to market with an initial product without investing a substantial amount of money in inventory and still maintaining a profit margin. As Dri-Cities continues to see increasing demand for their products Tempus is there to help them scale and meet their needs. Additive manufacturing with industrial 3D printing technology gives Dri-Cities the flexibility to order parts as needed, upgrade the design as needed without increasing cost, and maintain very competitve pricing for themselves and their customers. Read the full case study to learn more about Dri-Cities' success story. Tempus 3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

3D printing is a game-changing technology that has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing; however, the environmental impacts of this innovative technology are often not considered – many of which also help when there are supply chain shortages. Here are five ways 3D printing can have a positive impact on the environment – and on your business. Reduced material waste One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is its ability to reduce material waste. Traditional manufacturing processes often involve cutting and shaping materials into the desired product, which results in a large volume of scraps and affects your bottom line. With 3D printing, however, only the exact amount of material needed to create the final product is used, reducing waste significantly. This is especially important when access to materials may be limited. Reduced energy consumption 3D printing requires less energy than traditional manufacturing processes. This is because 3D printers use a process called additive manufacturing, which builds products from the ground up by depositing layers of material one at a time. This contrasts with traditional subtractive manufacturing methods, which involve shaping materials through cutting and milling processes and require a significant amount of energy. Fewer harmful emissions Traditional manufacturing processes often rely heavily on fossil fuels like oil and gas, releasing harmful pollutants into the air. 3D printers typically use electric power, which produces fewer emissions. Local production 3D-printed products can be made locally, eliminating the need to transport goods long distances. This can result in shorter lead times, increased flexibility and reliability, and decreased inventory levels and costs. Not only is local production helpful with respect to supply chain issues, but it is also helpful in reducing transportation emissions. Due to the fact that traditional manufacturing often requires products to be shipped around the world, a significant number of transportation-related emissions can be incurred. Increased recyclability 3D-printed products are often made from recycled materials, and they can also be easily disassembled and recycled themselves when they reach the end of their lifespan. Conversely, traditional manufacturing methods often result in products that are difficult or impossible to recycle, making them a less sustainable option. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

​The team at Tempus 3D was approached by a First Nations group from British Columbia to assist in creating a copper replica of an Eagle Skull. The skull was extremely delicate and fragile and they wanted to produce a piece that was more durable and had an aged copper look to it.​ The first challenge was to create an accurate replica of the original skull. Because of it's fragility, the skull needed to be digitally scanned with a precise, no-contact scanning device that would not damage the original structure. This was completed with the help of Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) in Trail BC, who were able to use their 3D scanning technology and software to scan the skull, transform it to an editable digital file, and complete digital edits to the file to repair some damage to the skull had suffered over the years. The digital file was sent to the team at Tempus 3D, who test-printed several copies on their HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer in order to achieve the highest-quality result. We chose nylon PA12 for the material because of it's robust nature, precision, and ability to be coated with a variety of finishes. The final step was to apply the copper finishing. Tempus 3D reached out to the team at Repliform, which specializes in electroplating 3D printed plastics and other non-conductive materials. Repliform was able to take the 3D printed pieces and turn out a beautiful aged-copper finish that preserved the fine details and highlighted the beauty of the original form. The beautiful end result highlights what can be accomplished with collaboration between results-oriented professionals and leveraging the latest digital manufacturing technology. The team at Tempus 3D, in collaboration and consultation with our customer, our partners at STAC, and our partners at Repliform, was able to deliver a product that is durable, repeatable, and most importantly beautiful for our customer. Read the full case study at tempus3d.com/copper-plated-eagle-skull-case-study ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

The Czinger 21C Hypercar showcases the potential of additive manufacturing in the automotive industry. The automotive industry has been transformed by the opportunities provided by additive manufacturing, which is also known as industrial 3D printing. As 3D printing technology and materials have evolved and diversified, 3D printing has moved from an optional technology limited to producing simple prototypes to an integral part of the manufacturing process, from initial conceptualization to production of final parts. Applications of Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry Typical applications of additive manufacturing (AM) in the automotive industry include: Design and concept communication 3D printed scale models allow engineers to communicate and demonstrate design concepts for new vehicles or vehicle components. These models are also used for the aerodynamic testing of new models. Rapid prototyping and design validation Vehicle manufacturers are in a continual race to create better products and get them to market faster than their competitors. AM makes this process quicker and more affordable, with its ability to quickly create working prototypes in just a few hours, instead of typical turnarounds of several days or more. Design optimization and weight reduction The additive manufacturing process allows manufacturers to use a variety of strategies to reduce weight and optimize the design of parts, including using lighter materials, eliminating non-structural material, or integrating multiple parts into one. Jigs, fixtures and tooling In the production stage, additive manufacturing is used to rapidly manufacture grips, jigs and fixtures, as well as make molds for parts. This allows manufacturers to streamline the assembly process and produce customized tools at a low cost. Production parts As 3D printing technology and materials improve, an increasing number of manufacturers are producing end-use parts with additive manufacturing. This manfuacturing process offers greater freedom of design and ability to innovate without sacrificing strength or structural integrity when compared to traditional manufacturing. Customized parts Additive manufacturing makes it easy and cost-effective to create unique items or low-volume production runs of custom parts, in a way not previously possible. These are being used to customize new vehicles according to customers' specifications, or retrofit existing vehicles to improve performance or appearance. Replacement parts With the use of CAD, designs for all parts can be kept as a digital copy, making the need to keep inventory obsolete. Even parts that no longer exist can potentially be remade to requirement, or reverse engineered based on digital scans of existing parts. Benefits of Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry Reduced production time Additive manufacturing provides a much faster turnaround time for prototypes and short-run production than traditional manufacturing. Additional time is saved if multiple parts can be integrated into one design, which eliminates the time and cost of assembly. Less wasted material Generally, additive manufacturing produces far less wasted material than traditional manufacturing because the parts are built layer-by-layer, rather than removing unnecessary material from a solid piece or creating unique molds for each part design. Supply chain optimization Automotive manufacturers are eliminating delays due to supply chain issues by manufacturing parts on-site or outsourcing to local 3D printing service bureaus. Reduced energy consumption Additive manufacturing is far less energy-intensive than traditional manufacturing processes. An additional benefit is lower fuel consumption and pollution due to minimized shipping of raw materials and final product, as parts are manufactured closer to home. Reduced inventory As additive manufacturing is used to create replacement parts and tooling, facilities require less inventory space to store the extra parts. This can reduce overhead and save space. Cost savings All of the above factors can result in cost benefits and reductions, especially over time and when compared to traditional manufacturing, yielding a positive return on investment. To learn more about the uses and benefits of additive manufacturing in the automotive industry, read the full article. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

Custom orthotics have been around for thousands of years and have been used to treat different ailments such as bone, joint, and muscle impediments since the Iron Age. These early devices were created by artisans and trades people such as blacksmiths and were not the sleek minimalist design of today’s products. The latest revolution in custom orthotics has been the use of 3D printing. The evolution of production-scale 3D printing has made custom devices available to the masses. What used to take measurements and custom molding along with weeks, if not months, and thousands of dollars can now be done in days with simple scans. Modern 3D printing allows for dozens if not hundreds of these devices to be printed at the same time, driving down the costs and improving accessibility. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill desktop 3D printers though. When you need the accuracy and repeatability required for custom orthotics you need printing technology that can match it. The industry leader in this technology right now is the HP MJF 5200. With it’s large volume capacity and built for production set-up, there isn’t a technology better matched to the production needs of the custom orthotics industry. Check out this case study from our friends at Hawkridge Systems to see how their customer has harnessed the power of 3D printing to deliver custom orthotics and footwear to their customers. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

Customer at a Glance IBC Technologies was founded more than 25 years ago with the express purpose of improving the world of hydronic heating. IBC currently serves the entire North American market and continues to produce innovative products for residential and commercial heating out of their Vancouver, BC location. The Challenge IBC Technologies was designing a jig that could be used to simplify and accelerate the assembly of fan components to be used in an industrial boiler. They need a manufacturing process that was quick and affordable enough to rapidly design, test, and revise multiple iterations of the jig, then produce the final part with minimal delay. Local manufacturing and sustainability were also an important consideration. Producing jig prototypes with metal and CNC machining would have incurred high costs and long lead times, as well as producing an unacceptable amount of wasted material with this subtractive manufacturing process. They were interested in exploring alternative solutions. Solution IBC required quick lead times and a material robust enough to withstand long-term use with minimal wear-and-tear. The large size of the jig was also a technical barrier to overcome, as many of the more affordable manufacturing processes are limited in the size of part they can produce. IBC turned to Tempus 3D, a local additive manufacturing company, to find a solution. IBC collaborated with Tempus' technical team to determine the best material and manufacturing processes for the jig. Multiple design iterations were produced and tested, including mounting 3D printed plastic parts on aluminum plate. Tempus recommended using Nylon 12 plastic 3D printed with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology to produce the prototypes and final jig. The Nylon 12 provided the stiffness, wear resistance and chemical stability to provide years of use with minimal wear and tear, and Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing ensured precise dimensional accuracy, minimal wasted material as well as a large enough build chamber to accommodate the size of the jig. Result IBC was able to save time and money by using industrial 3D printing for the prototyping and manufacturing process, as well as meet their sustainability goals and keep manufacturing close to home. Quick turnaround time: Using HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology allowed multiple prototypes to be quickly built, revised and tested, minimizing the delay between designing the first prototype and utilizing the final product. Cost reduction: Nylon 12 plastic is a very robust and cost-effective material, especially compared to machined metal or other traditional manufacturing. This made it affordable to produce and test multiple functional prototypes to test in real-world conditions before finalizing the design. Single-step manufacturing: Producing the jig in one piece saved manufacturing and assembly costs, as well as ensuring that each design revision and the final product were able to be manufactured and shipped within days of ordering. Sustainability: By working with Tempus 3D, IBC was able to meet it's green manufacturing goals in a number of ways. Using a local a local manufacturer and single material minimized the shipping cost for raw materials and the final product. Also, additive manufacturing using 3D printing technology eliminates the excessive waste traditionally produced by subtractive manufacturing processes, such as CNC machining. Visit IBC Technologies ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!

The Haf-Clip is a business based in Vancouver, BC which creates products for the recreational sports industry, specifically mountain biking. The founder of the company designed a system for riders to carry helmets and other gear on their bicycle handlebars, and needed a manufacturer to produce final prototypes for real-world testing and produce low-to-medium volume production runs once the design was finalized. The Haf-Clip wanted to work with a local manufacturer that could quickly produce affordable, functional prototypes to test their design and provide on-demand manufacturing of their end-product. An associate recommended Tempus 3D, because of it’s expertise in industrial 3D printing and ability to access a variety of materials and manufacturing technologies with low-up-front cost and quick turnaround. After an initial consultation to determine the company’s manufacturing requirements, the experts at Tempus were able to recommend a variety of materials to test, including Nylon PA12, TPU flexible polymer, and machined aluminum. The first functional prototypes were produced with their in-house HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer, which is capable of rapidly producing affordable industrial-strength plastics at a low cost per part. This allowed the Haf-clip to quickly test their product in real-world environments, and once the proof-of-concept was validated they were able to use the same technology to manufacture their initial production run of 250 nylon parts within weeks of the first prototype being built. As The Haf Clip continues to see increasing demand for their products Tempus 3D is there to help them scale and meet their needs. With the ability to produce from 1-1000+ parts within days of ordering, Tempus can ensure that The Haf-Clip can easily fulfill any customer order on an as-needed basis with a consistently low cost per part, eliminating the need to pre-order or maintain an inventory of parts. Read the full case study here . Visit The Haf-Clip to learn more about their product. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tempus 3D is an HP certified 3D printing service bureau based in British Columbia, Canada, offering advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored to your production needs. We specialize in HP MJF, Sinterit SLS, and Formlabs SLA technologies. Have a project in mind? Contact us at info@tempus3d.com to learn how we can support your next build. Let’s make it possible!