Find the right process for your application

Explore practical uses of industrial resin, powder and pellet printing, with links to the relevant technologies and machine specifications.

Technology and machine selection depends on part dimensions, material, tolerances, surface finish and operating conditions. Our team can help evaluate the right solution for your application.

Full-size car body prototype printed in resin

Automotive

Check form, fit and assembly before committing to production tooling.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Dashboard and housing mock-ups to review geometry.
  • Assembly fixtures and prototype ducts for workshop trials.

Example workflow

Compare a resin housing model with the CAD design, then assess a powder-printed version for assembly testing.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Cutaway turbofan model printed by powder bed fusion

Aerospace

Explore development models and workshop aids for complex assemblies.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Duct and housing models for fit checks.
  • Positioning jigs for ground-based assembly trials.

Example workflow

Use a duct mock-up to check clearances before manufacturing the final component. These examples do not establish flight certification.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Functional clip part printed by powder bed fusion

Manufacturing & tooling

Develop production aids around the dimensions and constraints of your workshop.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Assembly jigs, positioning fixtures and inspection templates.
  • Large tooling blanks for subsequent machining or finishing.

Example workflow

Prototype a positioning fixture, verify contact surfaces and validate it under the intended workshop loads.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Highly detailed palace scale model printed in resin

Architecture & scale models

Communicate a design through physical models at the right scale.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Building models with detailed façades and interior layouts.
  • Large presentation models assembled from several printed sections.

Example workflow

Print a façade section to review proportions, then assemble and finish the model for a project presentation.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Engine block model printed by powder bed fusion

Engineering & R&D

Iterate on geometry and assembly before freezing the design.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Enclosure prototypes for component integration.
  • Custom assemblies and test-rig components.

Example workflow

Compare two enclosure designs, check fastening points and qualify the material before functional testing.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Appliance housing prototype printed by powder bed fusion

Product design & prototyping

Move from a digital concept to a model that teams can handle and assess.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Appearance models for design reviews.
  • Fit-check prototypes and small evaluation batches.

Example workflow

Produce several design variants and compare ergonomics, part fit and finishing requirements.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Printed desk and stools in a showroom

Furniture & interior design

Explore large shapes and customised decorative elements.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Furniture concept models and decorative panels.
  • Large curved elements for finishing and assembly trials.

Example workflow

Print a curved furniture element, evaluate sanding and coating, and test the assembly before any load-bearing use.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Large 3D-printed character statue with illuminated eyes

Signage, retail & exhibitions

Create dimensional displays adapted to a space or a brand concept.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Large letters, logos and display elements.
  • Exhibition props and retail display prototypes.

Example workflow

Print a display element in sections, then assess assembly, surface finishing and mounting for its intended location.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Large printed part and its tooling in the workshop

Moulds & composite tooling

Evaluate printed patterns and tooling against the process requirements.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Master patterns for mould development.
  • Large mould blanks requiring machining or surface preparation.

Example workflow

Print a mould blank, machine the working surface and validate temperature, pressure and release compatibility before use.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

Lattice insoles printed by powder bed fusion

Footwear & fashion development

Review shapes, details and presentation models during product development.

Applications & machines

Applications to explore

  • Shoe shape models for design reviews.
  • Detailed decorative components and master patterns.

Example workflow

Produce a shoe design model to assess shape and surface detail before developing the manufacturing tooling.

Relevant technologies

Machines to explore

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