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Nylon PA12 White is an engineering-grade plastic which has very similar material properties to the original HP Nylon PA12.  The white color makes it easier to dye or paint the pieces in light, bright colors. Nylon 12 is popular for a wide range of applications because of it's balance of excellent material properties, fine detail and strong structures.  Nylon PA12 White 3D Printing Strong, versatile, and high-contrast parts manufactured with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. Ideal for prototypes and production parts requiring durability, fine detail, and a clean white finish. Get a Custom Quote Why Choose Nylon PA12 White? Produce durable, accurate, and production-ready parts with a clean white aesthetic. Nylon PA12 White offers the same mechanical strength, accuracy, and repeatability as standard PA12 , with the added advantage of a bright, uniform white finish. This makes it especially well-suited for parts that require excellent detail, surface quality, and color compatibility for painting, dyeing, or post-processing. It is widely trusted for both functional prototypes and low- to mid-volume production, balancing performance with cost efficiency. 3D printing technology HP Multi Jet Fusion 5420W 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 a free online quote Designed for High-Quality, Versatile Parts Strength and accuracy with a premium white finish. Nylon PA12 White combines reliable mechanical performance with a smooth, high-contrast surface that enhances both aesthetics and functionality. Its properties make it an excellent choice for parts requiring tight tolerances, consistent durability, and visual appeal. Industries rely on PA12 White for consumer goods, medical devices, automotive interiors, and functional prototypes where appearance and strength are equally important. The clean white base also makes it ideal for custom finishing, dyeing, Cerakote or branding applications. Get Parts Made Key Benefits Strong and Versatile – Balanced mechanical properties for both prototypes and production parts. Clean White Finish – Bright, uniform color that enhances aesthetics and allows easy painting, dyeing, or branding. High Accuracy – Produces detailed, isotropic parts with consistent dimensional stability. Durable and Reliable – Excellent resistance to impact, wear, and repeated use. Cost-Efficient – Suitable for both functional prototyping and low- to mid-volume manufacturing. Consistent Quality – Smooth surface finish ideal for post-processing and customization. Applications Consumer Products – Housings, enclosures, and components requiring a clean aesthetic. Medical Devices – Functional prototypes and skin-safe end-use parts. Automotive Interiors – Durable components with a high-quality finish. Custom Finishing Projects – Parts designed for painting, coating, or dyeing. Prototyping and Production – Reliable material for prototypes, jigs, fixtures, and small- to medium-batch runs. Industrial Goods – Lightweight, accurate, and durable components for general use. 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) Layer thickness 0.08 mm Tensile breaking load 44 MPa Modulus of elasticity 1600 MPa Elongation at break 12% Flexural modulus 1800 MPa HDT 0.45 MPa 175º C Izod impact resistance 3.5 kJ/m² View full technical specifications Data Sheets HP Nylon PA12 White Dimensional Capability Design Guidelines Max build volume 380 x 284 x 380 mm (15 x 11.2 x 15") Min wall thickness 0.6 mm (flexible), 2 mm (rigid) Connecting parts min 0.5 mm between part interface areas Moving parts min 0.7 mm between faces of printed assemblies Emboss / deboss min 0.5 mm Design Considerations Thin and long parts, as well as large flat surfaces, may be prone to warping. C onsider PA12 Glass Bead as an alternative material f or these parts. 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. View full design guideli nes Finishes Raw (white) After the part has been printed it is ready for use, but has a powdery look and feel. Best suited for functional prototypes and non-visible parts. Cerakote Cerakote is a thin-film ceramic coating applied to 3D printed parts to improve looks and functionality. A variety of colors are available. Vapor Smoothing A chemical vapor is used to smooth the surface of the part. Vapor smoothing can also enhance material properties and brighten colors when dyeing. Explore Surface Finishes Photo 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

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A First Nations group wanted to create a copper replica of a sacred Eagle skull and approached Tempus 3D for a solution. The team at Tempus collaborated with a network of professionals with advanced digital manufacturing capability to find a solution and produce a beautiful result. CASE STUDY Copper-plated eagle skull highlights the potential of digital manufacturing to make the impossible possible. A First Nations group wanted to create a copper replica of a sacred Eagle skull and approached Tempus 3D for a solution. The team at Tempus collaborated with a network of professionals with advanced digial manufacturing capability to find a solution and produce a beautiful result. Key benefits Rapid part iteration and refinement Market validation prior to large investment Local manufacturing fast turnaround of prototypes and production parts Environmentally friendly and sustainable production On-demand manufacturing Organizations Tempus 3D Ltd. , Selkirk Technology Access Centre , Repliform Inc. Industry Art, sculptures Technology HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer, Creaform 3D scanner Materials Nylon PA12 Challenge 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. Solution The first challenge was to create an accurate replica of the skull that preserved the fine level of detail and delicate structures. When the project was first brought to Tempus we considered a number of options to recreate it, including having a CT scan of the object by a local veterinary clinic. Ultimately, we decided to try 3D scanning the skull with the help of the Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) in Trail BC. The team at STAC has years of scanning experience, so they were able to reproduce the piece exactly with advanced digital scanning technology and also adjust the digital file to repair some damage the skull had suffered over the years. With a solid model now in hand we test printed several of the eagle skulls on our HP MJF 5200 3D printer with a variety of print orientations and settings. We were able to get an amazingly high-quality print and could validate the feasibility of accurately reproducing the original skull. The material of choice was nylon PA12, which has the density and durability to reproduce the fine structures while maintaining structural integrity. Result 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. This was truly an amazing project to work on. With Tempus’ location in the interior of British Columbia it is uniquely capable of serving the British Columbia and Alberta markets 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. At Tempus, we are MAKING IT POSSIBLE. Learn more about Tempus 3D's products and services Explore more case studies and articles About HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology The next challenge was to produce the requested copper finish. We originally looked at 3D printing the part with a metal 3D printer, but 3D printed metal was prohibitively expensive and we had serious concerns about how the extremely thin walls of the replica skull would turn out in the metal printing options that were available. Ultimately, the team at Tempus reached out to our friends at Repliform, which specializes in electroplating 3D printed plastics and other non-conductive materials. We had worked on a project with Repliform in the past and they felt strongly that they could help us in turning the skull into the piece that we had envisioned. 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.

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

Tempus 3D printing service bureau expands its Additive Manufacturing service offering with Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) collaboration agreement. PRESS RELEASE Tempus 3D expands its Additive Manufacturing service offering with Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) collaboration agreement. November 2020 Tempus 3D, a Canadian additive manufacturing company based in Southern BC, and the Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC), are pleased to announce their recently signed collaboration agreement. This agreement will expand the current Tempus 3D service offering by making a number of additional printing technologies and materials available to its customers. This is an exciting step for both companies and represents the natural evolution in the execution of their mandate to establish and grow an additive manufacturing industry in the Kootenays. Tempus 3D is an Additive Manufacturing Service Bureau focused on using the industry’s most advanced 3D printing technology to bring the unique benefits of 3D printing to the Canadian market to help companies meet their product development and manufacturing goals. Tempus brings value to its customers by employing best-in-class production technology along with industry-leading repeatability and production volume capabilities. “We are excited to be partnering with the Selkirk Technology Access Centre. The technology and deep industry experience at STAC will expand our ability to meet our customers’ unique needs, and bring us a competitive advantage in Canada’s Additive Manufacturing market” says Robert Bleier, CEO of Tempus 3D. “Our unique production capabilities combined with STAC’s design and prototyping capabilities are perfectly matched”. STAC, one of only three federally funded technology access centres in British Columbia, is focused on advanced manufacturing research and services including offering a Digital Fabrication and Design program through Selkirk College. STAC offers a suite of services designed to build competitiveness for research and development companies in British Columbia’s interior region. Their mission is to enable the development and commercialization of products and services and optimization of business processes resulting in decreased costs, increased efficiencies, and enhanced productivity for industry clients. Their capabilities include 3D printing, 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, materials research and development, and design services. “The unique partnership we have established with Tempus 3D dramatically expands the opportunities and capabilities of STAC.” says Jason Taylor, Chair of the Selkirk Technology Access Centre. “We are now able to produce thousands of parts with incredible accuracy, durability and strength in days rather than weeks or months.” Tempus 3D is a company to watch as it continues to expand and diversify it’s product and service offering to bring the exciting benefits of advanced manufacturing technologies to businesses in Canada and beyond. Learn more about the Selkirk Technology Access Center selkirk.ca/STAC

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an advanced 3D printing process that produces tough, functional parts with excellent mechanical properties and complex geometries. Perfect for prototypes and end-use parts, SLS offers strength, durability, and design freedom. Manufactured by Tempus 3D. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing Services Durable, Functional Parts with Complex Geometries SLS builds strong, production-ready parts with excellent mechanical properties and no support structures. Ideal for snap-fits, living hinges, housings, jigs/fixtures, and flexible TPU components. Max Print Size 398mm 15.7 in Max Build Volume 130×180×340 mm 5.1 × 7.1 × 13.3 in Layer Height 75 – 175 μm 0.003 – 0.006 in Get a Custom Quote What is Selective Laser Sintering? Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a powder-based 3D printing process that uses a high-powered laser to fuse polymer powders into solid layers. Known for its strength, durability, and ability to produce complex geometries without support structures, SLS is widely used for both prototypes and production-ready parts. SLS 3D printing is ideal for: Parts requiring strength and durability for functional testing and end-use applications Complex geometries and assemblies that are difficult to produce with traditional methods Lightweight, lattice, or hollow structures without the need for support material Snap-fits, hinges, and flexible designs made possible by engineering-grade materials like TPU Industrial, consumer, and medical applications demanding performance and reliability Get a quote Technical Specifications Build Volume 130 × 180 × 340 mm (5.1 × 7.1 × 13.3 in) Ideal for medium-sized functional and production-ready parts. Layer Height 75 – 175 μm (0.003 – 0.007 in) Reliable precision across complex geometries. Max Print Size (diagonal) 398 mm (15.7 in) Optimized for tall and elongated parts. SLS Material Options TPU 90A Flexible, Durable Parts for Demanding Applications With TPU 90A, our SLS printing service delivers production-ready flexible parts that combine durability with skin-safe performance . This material is ideal for engineers and product teams developing wearables, seals, straps, gaskets, and other components that require elasticity, tear resistance, and long-term reliability . Shore Hardness: 90A (durable elastomer) Elongation at Break : up to 310% (X/Y) – excellent flexibility Tear Resistance: 66 kN/m (X/Y) – high durability under stress Tensile Strength: 8.7 MPa (X/Y) – strong for a flexible material Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 certified – skin-safe Learn More about TPU Order Now HP Nylon PA12 Durable, Accurate Parts for Prototypes and Production With Nylon PA12, our SLS printing service produces high-strength, dimensionally stable parts that combine durability with exceptional surface quality. This versatile material is ideal for engineers and manufacturers who need components that perform reliably under mechanical stress, temperature variation, and repeated use . Tensile Strength: 48 MPa – strong, engineering-grade performance Elongation at Break: 20% – balanced flexibility and impact strength Heat Deflection: 175°C – stable under high temperatures Accuracy: ±0.05m – consistent dimensional precision Chemical Resistance: Resists oils, greases, and solvents Learn More about Nylon 12 Order Now Design Guidelines for SLS 3D Printing Minimum wall thickness Recommended: 0.8 mm (flexible parts), 1.5–2 mm (durable parts) Walls thinner than 0.8 mm may not sinter consistently, especially with flexible materials. Use thicker sections when higher tear strength or repeated bending is required. Minimum detail / feature size Recommended: 5.0 mm Fine embossed or debossed features are printable, but for legibility use ≥1 mm. Clearance for moving parts Recommended: 0.2 – 0.5 mm This prevents fusing of hinges, snaps, or interlocking geometries. Larger clearances may be needed for thicker geometries. Maximum horizontal support span / bridge Recommended: 29 mm (5 mm wide × 3 mm thick) A span is the distance between two intermediate supports of a structure. Holes and channels Recommended: ≥0.5 mm diameter For channels longer than 10 mm, include powder-escape holes to allow effective cleaning. Emboss / engrave Recommended: ≥0.1 mm emboss, ≥0.15 mm engrave Ensures visibility and avoids loss of detail after depowdering. Upload your file. Get your parts made. Instant Quote

Welcome to Tempus 3D. Our mission is to help companies save money and reduce time to market with on-demand manufacturing of affordable, high-quality plastic parts with industry-leading 3D print technology. ABOUT US Welcome to Tempus 3D Advanced Manufacturing at Your Fingertips At Tempus 3D, our goal is to empower companies to accelerate their innovation with the extraordinary potential that 3D printing offers. With industry-leading technology, digital integration and automated manufacturing processes, our customers are able to save time and money while innovating and improving on their product designs. We are passionate about providing solution-based results and the best products and services possible. We look forward to working with you to deliver quality results based on your company's unique needs. Our mission is to empower companies to innovate in their product development and gain a competitive advantage by bringing products to market quickly and affordably. We do this by providing industry-leading 3D printing technology, exceptional customer support and an in-depth knowledge of Additive Manufacturing. Learn more about our mission and values Factory of the Future Join the digital revolution A Factory of the Future invests in innovation in the industry, automation and digitalization, and uses state-of-the-art technology to provide added value for its clients. It needs to be able to respond rapidly to the changing marketplace, to have sustainable production processes, train and engage their workers in a culture of excellence, and continuously excel in developing integrated, digital solutions. It works hand-in-hand with companies and partners to develop solutions through collaboration, which is a key driver of innovation. Here at Tempus 3D, we are committed to being a factory of the future and excited to be part of the Industry 4.0 revolution. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Canadian companies as they leverage the advantages of digital manufacturing to reach their true potential. Our Technology Advanced manufacturing at your fingertips Here at Tempus 3D we are committed to providing the most advanced 3D printing technology to our customers. That is why our primary technology is the HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200. This equipment is designed specifically for the production environment to mass-produce engineering-grade plastic parts with excellent mechanical properties at a low cost per part. With printing speeds up to 10x faster than comparable technologies, Multi Jet Fusion is a popular choice for the transition between prototyping and mass production of end-use plastic parts. This technology is popular for both rapid prototyping and is frequently used as an economical alternative to injection molding because it allows more design freedom, shorter lead times, lower production costs and greater adaptability. “3D printing has leaped from the proof-of-concept stage to a viable manufacturing alternative, demonstrating its potential in real-world environments, notably in industries such as aerospace and defense, construction, consumer and automotive... The current scenario of fragile supply chains will fast track the development of a digital manufacturing ecosystem, driven by 3D printing technology.” Learn more about Tempus 3D Services Mission Sustainability Stay in the loop with 3D printing and Tempus 3D Join our newsletter to get a monthly update on the latest news about 3D printing, tips and tricks to get the most out of additive manufacturing, success stories of industry insiders, and latest developments with Tempus 3D. If you don't find the content relevant, you can unsubscribe at any time. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not share your email address. Get Updates Thank you!

Learn how CGX systems was able to simplify their supply chain, reduce time to market and improve their product design for their EEG headsets using MJF technology. Case study: CGX HEADSETS CGX uses Multi Jet Fusion technology to create innovative designs, simplify supply chain, and reduce time to market. "Over the past 2 years using HP MJF, we’ve noticed significant improvements in material stability, finishing techniques, and turnaround time. This explains why MJF is the focal point of our design process. We have several ground-breaking products in the R&D stage today that were simply unbuildable just 3 years ago.” Key bene fits Able to manufacture 95% of EEG headset parts with MJF technology. Labor hours cut from 30 hours to 15 hours. Significant savings in cost and lead times. Lighter, stronger, more robust parts. Able to quickly and easily modify and improve design of prototypes and end-use parts. The biocompatibility certification of the materials enables their use for medical devices. Organization CGX Systems Industry Medical Technology HP Multi Jet Fusion Materials HP PA12, HP PA11 Introduction CGX Systems is a medical innovation company which is a leader in designing and manufacturing dry electroencephalogram (EEG) headsets and dry electrodes. During the development and commercialization phase of the EEG technology their manufacturing processes were limiting the ability to design and manufacture high-quality products quickly and effectively. Challenge CGX designs and manufactures its own EEG devices which are used to monitor brain activity. As they transitioned from the design to the manufacturing process, the developers wanted a more efficient production method and better materials than the ones they were using at the time. Some of the parts were 3D printed with ABS filaments, but this resulted in quality control issues and the end result was not aesthetically pleasing. Other production methods they tried, including gravity casting and polyurethane, were too slow to keep up with demand. Injection molding was not an economical option as it was too expensive for the low-volume production runs and the highly specialized design. CGX needed a solution that could efficiently build low-volume, specialized systems using materials that were robust, biocompatible, and easy to manufacture. Solution CGX enlisted the help of a 3D printing service bureau with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to provide a solution to their challenges. They started playing with multiple design iterations of functional prototypes to optimize their headset design, and were able to gain significant savings in cost and lead times over their previous prototyping and manufacturing processes. “We took all of our gravity cast parts and switched them to HP Multi Jet Fusion because there were a lot more possibilities with it... we even started making some of our molds out of HP MJF because it was consistent and it lasted longer than what we were using previously. We really tried to focus on using HP Multi Jet Fusion for all parts of our manufacturing." Result CGX now manufactures 95% of their headset parts with Multi Jet Fusion. Because the same technology is used for prototyping and manufacturing they can easily modify their products as they go. “We can... rapidly design because we’re not putting time and dollars into molds or tooling, so we’re able to modify our headset designs for continual improvement”. Another benefit is the robust and flexible nature of the materials, which can stand up to long-term wear and tear. “HP MJF has really helped. When you design correctly, it’s basically indestructible. That really helps us improve our overall design. Our first-generation EEG was heavier, less elegant, and could become uncomfortable for sensitive subjects. Our new designs are significantly more user friendly.” Other benefits CGX experienced with Multi Jet Fusion are speed and efficiency of production. Their labor hours were cut in half from 30 hours to 15 hours, while designing more sophisticated parts with more features than they could with other manufacturing technologies. “HP MJF changed our business. We are able to design and produce far more sophisticated devices while reducing design and manufacturing time by almost 50%. View the full case study by HP Learn more about HP Multi Jet Fusion https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-multi-jet-fusion Learn more about HP PA12 https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-nylon-pa12 How to design for Multi Jet Fusion https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-multi-jet-fusion-design-guide Data courtesy of HP and CGX. Photos courtesy of CGX.

Guaranteed quality plastic prototypes and production parts. Industry-leading commercial 3D printers. Upload a CAD file for online quote and ordering. Serving Washington'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 Serving Innovators and Manufacturers across North America 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 Washington 3D printing service near me 3D printer washington 3D print prototyping and production Spokane, Seattle 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. 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

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

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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