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3D Printing Technologies

MJF

MJF printing

Jet Fusion (Multi Jet Fusion, MJF) 3D printing builds parts from polymer powder by jetting fusing and detailing agents onto each layer, then using infrared energy to melt and solidify the selected areas. It produces strong, accurate parts with fine detail and is well-suited for functional prototypes and low-to-mid volume production, typically with materials like PA12 nylon.

Best For

  • Functional end-use parts and production runs with excellent consistency
  • Thin walls, lattices, complex assemblies, high throughput manufacturing
  • Best when you want SLS-like freedom but often smoother detail, strong parts, and very repeatable batches

FDM

FDM Printing

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers build objects by melting a plastic filament and extruding it through a heated nozzle, laying material down layer by layer. They’re widely used because they’re affordable, versatile, and compatible with many common plastics like PLA, PETG, and ABS, among others.

Best For

  • Functional prototypes, jigs/fixtures, brackets, enclosures

  • Large parts at relatively low cost, quick iteration

  • “Good enough” aesthetics; strongest along the layer lines is the main limitation

SLA

SLA printing

SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printers create parts by curing liquid photopolymer resin with a UV laser or light source, solidifying it layer by layer. They’re known for very smooth surface finishes, fine details, and high accuracy, but usually require post-processing like washing and UV curing.

Best For

  • High-detail prototypes, small features, smooth cosmetic parts
  • Dental/medical models, casting patterns (with castable resins), molds/master patterns
  • Best when surface finish and fine detail matter more than impact strength

SLS

SLS printing

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printers use a laser to fuse powdered material (often nylon) into solid parts, layer by layer. Because the surrounding powder supports the print, SLS can produce strong, complex geometries without support structures, though parts typically have a slightly grainy surface and require powder removal/finishing.

Best For

  • Durable end-use parts in nylon, complex geometries, snap-fits, living hinges

  • Production runs (low-to-mid volume), parts that need uniform strength and heat resistance

  • Best when you want “no supports” + strong functional parts

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