At PROTEC3D, we understand the challenges of product development. The development and implementation of innovative ideas requires precise, fast and reliable solutions. Rapid prototyping with 3D printing forms the core of our offering to accelerate your product development processes.
Our comprehensive 3D printing rapid prototyping services help you turn your vision into reality. Whether plastic or metal, we offer all common processes. In addition to selective laser sintering and multi-jet fusion, we also have extensive expertise in polyjet processes (MJM) and metal printing (SLM). We specialize in creating high-quality 3D printed prototypes to your exact specificationswho accompany you from the idea to series production.
Every project requires an individual approach. Our experts in the field of rapid prototyping with 3D printing analyze your requirements and select suitable processes and materials. We guarantee fast implementation and the highest quality to achieve your goals.
The transition from a 3D printed prototype to series production is a critical step. With our experienced team and our expertise in rapid 3D printing, we make this transition as efficient and smooth as possible for you. We are your partner when it comes to having prototypes manufactured and developing them to market maturity.
| SLM (selective laser melting) | SLS (selective laser sintering) | FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) | SLA (stereolithography) | MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) | MJM (Multi Jet Modeling / Polyjetting) | |
| Variety of materials | High (metals) | High (plastics) | High (mainly plastics) | High (resins / resin / photopolymer) | High (plastics, metals) | High (resins / resin / photopolymer) |
| Exemplary materials | Stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, etc. | Polyamide, Alumide, TPU, etc. | ABS, PLA, ASA, TPU, PETG and many more. | Simulates a wide variety of plastics | Polyamides, polyamides with GF content, TPU | Simulates a wide variety of plastics and multi-material printing possible |
| Component strength | High | Medium to high | Low to high | Low to medium | Medium to high | Low to medium |
| Heat resistance | High | Medium | Low to medium | Low to high | Medium | Low to medium |
| Surface quality | Medium-high (finishing possible) | Medium-high (finishing possible) | Low-medium | High | Medium-high (finishing possible) | High |
| Production time | Medium-high | Medium-high | Medium-high | Low-medium | Medium-high | Medium-high |
| Cost per part | High | Low-medium | Low-medium | Medium-high | Low-medium | Medium-high |
| Use in the industry | Prototypes, end parts, small series | Prototypes, end parts, small series | Prototypes, colored illustrative models | High-quality prototypes, illustrative models | Prototypes, end parts, small series | Prototypes, colored illustrative models |
| Time saving | High (Faster iterations) | High (fast production, little rework) | Medium (depending on size and complexity) | Medium (depending on size and complexity) | High (fast production, little rework) | High (fast production with high quality and best visualization) |
| Cost savings | Low (expensive manufacturing process) | High (very good price-performance ratio) | High (low material costs) | Medium (greater effort for high surface quality) | High (very good price-performance ratio) | Medium (high material price, but best quality) |
| Suitable for complex geometries | Yes | Yes | Partially restricted due to process | Yes with certain restrictions (rework) | Yes | Yes with certain restrictions (rework) |
| Post-processing | Means (removal of powder residues etc.) | Little (removal of powder residues) | Medium (removal of support structures) | High (removal of support structures and grinding) | Little (removal of powder residues) | Medium (removal of support structures) |
| Customization | High (simple design changes) | High (simple design changes) | Medium (depending on the printer hardware) | Medium (depending on necessary support structures) | High (simple design changes) | High (simple design changes) |
Find out more about how rapid prototyping with 3D printing can revolutionize your development process. You want to have a prototype made, we are ready to manufacture it. Request your prototype now:
The core idea is to pass on our knowledge and to convey the possibilities of 3D printing processes.
The range of applications for 3D printing is now almost unlimited!