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Resources to help you design better parts and make better manufacturing decisions
Deep technical insights and industry knowledge distilled into essential reading for engineers and designers
Technical specifications and material information for every process we offer
Every project demands the right material. We stock and work with the full spectrum.
Practical guides to choosing and using prototyping processes, written for our customers.
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Common questions about accessing our technical resources and documentation.
On our data sheets page, grouped by process: SLA, DLP, FDM, and rigid and flexible PU casting resins. Each material also has its own page with key figures and typical uses; see materials.
Our SLA FAQs list minimum wall, hole and text sizes and the clearance to allow between mating parts. The prototyping FAQs cover tolerances, file formats and lead times. For advice on your own part, send us the CAD and we will check it for manufacture.
Yes. Read SLA prints vs FDM, which explains which process suits which kind of prototype.
Yes. Read vacuum casting vs 3D printing, which explains how to choose between the two for your parts.
Yes. Start with the process of medical device prototype creation, then see our medical device prototyping page.
Our case studies cover medical, scientific, consumer and industrial projects, from appearance models to production batches.
Our team is ready to assist with technical questions.
Reach out if you need specialised resources or expert guidance on your project.
