Application Specific, High-Performance Materials - Ideal for 3D Printing for Rapid Prototypes
IPFL provides professional FDM 3D printing services for strong, functional plastic components, prototypes, tooling and low-volume production parts. Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is particularly suited to applications where mechanical performance, engineering-grade materials and larger component sizes are more important than fine cosmetic detail.
Using our industrial Stratasys Fortus technology, we can manufacture parts in engineering thermoplastics including ULTEM 1010, ULTEM 9085, PC, PC-ABS, ABS-ESD7 and ASA, providing options for high-temperature, flame-retardant, ESD-safe and general-purpose applications.
With no tooling required, FDM provides a practical route for functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, housings, manufacturing aids and short-run production, supported by IPFL’s in-house finishing, inspection and wider plastic manufacturing capabilities.
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing process that constructs objects layer by layer using heated thermoplastic materials. A heated nozzle extrudes melted thermoplastic filament, which quickly solidifies upon deposition. The build platform descends after each layer, gradually building the object from the bottom up.
Using specialist production thermoplastics, the applications of FDM 3D printing are limitless.
From static dissipation, flame-proof and elastic materials through to carbon fibre filled and anti-bacterial materials you are sure to find a material perfect for your production requirements.
