Materialise Manufacturing - Datasheets (03-2019)
Materialise Manufacturing - Datasheets (03-2019)
Materialise Manufacturing - Datasheets (03-2019)
3D Printing Materials
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Metal 3D Printing
Aluminum (AlSi10Mg)
AlSi10Mg is an aluminum alloy that combines good strength and thermal properties with low
weight and flexible post-processing possibilities. For those reasons, it’s an often used material
in automotive, aerospace and automation. Applications include housings, ductwork, engine
parts, production tools and molds, both for prototyping and manufacturing purposes.
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Titanium (TiAl6V4)
TiAl6V4, one of the widest-known alloys in Metal 3D Printing, combines excellent mechanical
properties with very low specific weight. This material is corrosion- resistant and used in a
variety of demanding engineering environments such as aeronautics. Applications include
functional prototypes, solid end-use parts, medical devices and spare parts.
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Stainless Steel (316L or 1.4404)
316L, a low-carbon alloy of stainless steel also known as 1.4404, is highly corrosion-resistant
and offers excellent strength. 3D-printed stainless steel has high ductility and good thermal
properties. Stainless steel can be used for food-safe applications, machine components
and production tools. Other applications include ductwork, durable prototypes, spare parts,
medical instruments and wearables.
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Inconel (IN718)
Inconel 718 exhibits an exceptional thermal resistance, up to 700°C, and high resistance to
oxidation and corrosion. It also offers excellent strength, with high yield, tensile and creep-
rupture properties. 3D-printed Inconel retains strength over a wide temperature range,
making IN718 an attractive choice for extreme environments, whether in high-temperature
applications like turbines and engine parts or low-temperature applications like cryogenic
environments. Inconel is ideal for the aerospace and automotive industries, with common
applications including ductwork, valves and heat exchangers.
Strong tensions, due to part geometry, may cause distortion in the part which may lead to greater deviation.
Values for surface roughness depending on orientation or surface. Downward-facing surfaces and surfaces with
support will be rougher.
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Stereolithography
Poly1500
Poly1500 is a translucent material with properties comparable to those of PP (polypropylene)
and engineering plastics. Being impact-resistant and durable, this material is suited for rigid,
functional prototypes in a large range of applications such as automotive components,
electronic housings, and snap-fit assemblies.
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ProtoGen White
ProtoGen White is suitable for general purpose applications with ABS-like specifications. A
resilient material with good surface quality and thermal properties, ProtoGen White is ideal for
markets that demand accurate RTV (room temperature vulcanized) patterns, highly detailed
parts and durable concept models. Applications include impellers, ductwork and connectors,
automotive housings, dashboard assemblies and high-end finished models.
ASTM D648-98c
Heat Deflection Temperature 56°C @ 1.82 MPa
47°C @ 0.46 MPa
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TuskXC2700T
TuskXC2700T is a transparent material with a slight blue tinge. It is suitable for strong,
water-resistant prototypes with ABS- and PBT-like specifications (e.g. parts for water flow
analysis and wind tunnel testing). Other applications include functional prototypes and
high-end finished models.
ASTM D648-98c
Heat Deflection Temperature 45.9 - 54.5°C @ 0.46 MPa
49.0 - 49.7°C @ 1.81 MPa
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TuskXC2700W
TuskXC2700W is a white material that is suitable for strong, water-resistant prototypes with
ABS- and PBT-like specifications (e.g. parts for water flow analysis and wind tunnel testing).
Other applications include functional prototypes and high-end finished models.
ASTM D648-98c
Heat Deflection Temperature 45.9 - 54.5°C @ 0.46 MPa
49.0 - 49.7°C @ 1.81 MPa
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Taurus
Taurus is a charcoal black material with strong mechanical properties, including a high
elongation at break and thermal resistance. Its black surface is helpful in detecting surface
imperfections, and Taurus exhibits high surface detailing and precision, making it an ideal
choice for the aerospace and automotive industries. Suitable applications include functional
prototypes and form-, fit- and function-testing. For an SLA material, Taurus is remarkable
for its thermoplastic-like appearance and performance. If you need the look and feel of an
injection-molded part with fast lead times, Taurus is what you’re looking for.
ASTM D648-16
Heat Deflection Temperature 62°C @ 0.46 MPa
50°C @ 1.81 MPa
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Xtreme
Xtreme is a resin with good all-round properties including high impact strength, high
elongation at break and excellent surface quality. Xtreme is ideal for tough enclosures,
snap-fit assemblies and replacing CNC machined parts. Owing to its surface quality, this
material is also suitable for finished models with a high level of detail.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 62°C @ 0.45 MPa
54°C @ 1.82 MPa
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Element
Element, developed together with pattern makers and foundries, creates exceptionally
flawless investment castings. An antimony-free material, Element is suitable for high-
end alloy castings with titanium and other super alloys. Paired with our Mammoth
Stereolithography machines, Element produces accurate, repeatable parts regardless of size.
Its low viscosity contributes to rapid draining. Patterns created with Element have lightweight,
easily removable trace amounts of ash after burnout. This makes for a cleaner void in the
ceramic mold, resulting in faster mold preparation and reduced risk of inclusions.
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Tusk Somos SolidGrey3000
Tusk SolidGrey3000 is the world’s first Stereolithography material that combines a high
degree of stiffness with high impact resistance, and it is available exclusively at Materialise.
Parts built with this material are not only robust, but highly functional as well, allowing them
to be used in a wide variety of applications. Ideal applications include automotive body parts,
machine covers, functional prototypes, durable concept models and robust scale models.
ASTM D648-98c
Heat Deflection Temperature 56°C @ 0.46 MPa
47°C @ 1.82 MPa
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NeXt
NeXt is an extremely durable resin, suited for very accurate parts with high feature detail, and
for tough, complex parts with good moisture resistance and thermal properties. NeXt is ideal
for functional prototypes and end-use performance parts like snap-fit designs, impellers, duct
work, connectors, automotive housings and dashboard assemblies.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 56°C @ 0.46 MPa
50°C @ 1.81 MPa
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PerFORM
PerFORM produces strong, stiff parts with high thermal resistance, suitable for wind tunnel
tests for aerospace and automotive applications. It exhibits superior sidewall quality, along
with excellent detail resolution, which makes it ideal for metal plating purposes as well as
rapid tooling for injection molding. Applications include wind tunnel testing, high temperature
testing, automotive housings, electronic housings, and tooling for injection molding.
ASTM D648-98c
Heat Deflection Temperature 132 °C @ 0.46 MPa
82 °C @ 1.82 MPa
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Fused Deposition Modeling
ABS
ABS is a widely used engineering thermoplastic with high durability and fine feature detail.
Printed ABS has up to 80% of the strength of injection-molded ABS, making it highly suitable
for functional applications. This material is opaque and available in several color options.
Applications include snap-fits, end-use components, jigs and fixtures, concept modeling,
and testing for form, fit and function.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 90 °C @ 0.45 MPa
76 °C @ 1.81 MPa
Elongation at Break 6%
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ABSi
ABSi (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene – Biocompatible) is an ABS type thermoplastic with high
impact strength. This material is stiffer and more durable than the standard ABS material, and
appears translucent. That makes ABSi ideal for applications which require light transmission or
flow monitoring, such as in the automotive industry or for medical device prototyping.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 86 °C @ 0.45 MPa
73 °C @ 1.81 MPa
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ABS-ESD7
ABS-ESD7 is a durable and electrostatic-dissipative material. The static-dissipative property
makes ABS-ESD7 particularly suitable for applications where a static charge could impair
performance, such as electronic products with circuit boards. Other applications for this
material include end-use components, industrial equipment and jigs, and fixtures for the
assembly of electronic components.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 96 °C @ 0.45 MPa
82 °C @ 1.81 MPa
3.0*109 – 4.0*1010
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257
ohm-cm
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ABS-M30
ABS-M30 is 25-75% stronger than the standard ABS material, with higher durability, ideal
for realistic functional tests. This material results in smoother parts with finer feature details.
ABS-M30 is opaque and is available in several color options. Ideal applications, similar to
those of ABS, include end-use components, jigs and fixtures, concept modeling, and testing
for form, fit and function.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 86 °C @ 0.45 MPa
82 °C @ 1.81 MPa
Elongation at Break 4%
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ABS-M30i
Similar to ABS-M30 in its high strength, durability and fine feature detail, ABS-M30i is
additionally biocompatible in its raw state and complies with ISO 10993. With these material
properties, the material is suited for end-use components as well as form, fit and function
testing. Its biocompatibility certification makes ABS-M30i ideal for applications in food and
drug packaging, and the medical devices industry.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
96 °C @ 0.45 MPa
Elongation at Break 4%
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24 the information contained herein are explicitly denied. This document was last updated on March 2019.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonates (PC) are among the most widely used industrial thermoplastics owing to the
material’s excellent impact strength and temperature resistance. The mechanical properties
of PC make this material ideal for demanding engineering environments or applications
requiring high flexural strength and tensile strength.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 138 °C @ 0.45 MPa
127 °C @ 1.81 MPa
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PC-ABS
PC-ABS is a blend of polycarbonate and ABS plastic which combines the strength and heat
resistance of PC with the flexibility of ABS. PC-ABS exhibits high impact strength and thermal
resistance, making this material an ideal choice for demanding engineering environments.
Applications include snap-fits, end-use components, jigs and fixtures, concept modeling, and
testing for form, fit and function.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 110 °C @ 0.45 MPa
96 °C @ 1.81 MPa
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3D Printing Materials thus presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, is provided for your guidance only. This information does not
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26 the information contained herein are explicitly denied. This document was last updated on March 2019.
Ultem 9085
Ultem 9085 is a pioneering thermoplastic that is strong, lightweight and flame-retardant
(UL 94-V0 rated). With its superior mechanical performance and strength-to-weight
ratio, Ultem 9085 is suitable for end-use production-grade components, particularly in
the aerospace and automotive industries. Other applications including highly functional
prototypes and production tools.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
153 °C @ 1.81 MPa
Vertical Burn
2s FAR25.853
(Test a (60s), passes at)
FAA Flammability
<5 FAR25.853
(Method A/B)
OSU Peak Heat Release
16 kW/min-/m2 FAR25.853
(2 min test/1.5 mm thick)
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Multi Jet Fusion
PA 12 (MJF)
No matter how complex your designs, polyamide is a great and versatile choice. The self-
supporting powder needs no support structure and works equally well for fully functional
prototypes or end-use parts. The PA 12 material used by Multi Jet Fusion technology has a
very fine grain, resulting in parts with higher density and lower porosity than parts produced
with Laser Sintering. That feature also makes PA 12 for MJF the ideal choice when you need
more detailed surface resolution or thinner walls than are possible with Laser Sintering.
Think crisp textures, embossing, and engraving, or labels.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature - Z 175 °C @ 0.45 MPa
95 °C @ 1.82 MPa
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Laser Sintering
Alumide
Alumide is a blend of aluminum powder and polyamide powder, which allows metallic-
looking, non-porous components to be machined easily and is resistant to high temperatures
(130°C). Typical applications include parts for wind tunnel testing in the automotive industry,
small production runs, jig manufacturing, education and illustrative models with a metallic
appearance.
Charpy – Notched
4.6 ±0.3 kJ/m² DIN EN ISO179
Impact Strength
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
130 °C @ 1.82 MPa
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PA 12 (SLS)
Being a solid material, polyamide powder has the attractive feature of being self-supporting
for the generated product sections. This makes support structure redundant. Polyamide
allows the production of fully functional prototypes or end-use parts with high mechanical
and thermal resistance. Polyamide parts have excellent long-term stability and are resistant
against most chemicals. They can be made watertight by impregnation. The PA material used
by Materialise is certified as biocompatible and food-safe under certain conditions.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
86 °C @ 1.82 MPa
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PA 2241 FR
PA 2241 FR is a flame-resistant polyamide (PA 12) material, with excellent long-term stability
and chemical resistance. Owing to its flame-retardant quality, this high-performance plastic is
suitable for aeronautics and aerospace applications in accordance with FAR 25.853.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
86 °C @ 1.82 MPa
JAR/FAR 25, App. F, part 1| AITM
Flammability properties 1.0/1.5/2.0 mm 2.0002 B Vertical Bunsen Burner
Test 12s Ignition Time
JAR/FAR 25, App. F – Part V
Smoke generation 1.0/1.5/2.0 mm
& AITM 2.0007
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PA-GF
Polyamide powder filled with glass particles (PA-GF) has a much higher thermal resistance
(up to 110°C) than polyamide, and is typically used in functional tests with high thermal loads.
This material exhibits excellent stiffness, high density and tensile strength, combined with
low specific weight. As a result, PA-GF is ideal for demanding conditions where stiffness,
temperature performance or wear resistance is key.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
110 °C @ 1.82 MPa
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Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene is one of the most versatile and commonly used plastics in industrial
production. 3D-printed PP is a translucent off-white material with exceptionally high
elongation at break, and properties comparable to injection molded PP. Tough, fatigue-
resistant and lightweight, PP is suited for form-, fit- and function-testing. Prototypes and test
parts in 3D-printed PP carry the unique advantage of being produced in the same material as
the end-part. Ideal applications include functional prototypes for snap-fit assemblies or living
hinges in automotive components, packaging, and consumer goods.
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TPU 92A-1
TPU 92A-1, a thermoplastic polyurethane, is a fully-functional flexible and strong material.
TPU 92A-1 is the only 3D printing material that combines the qualities of durable elasticity,
high tear and abrasion resistance, high resistance to dynamic loading, snappy response and a
good thermal resistance (-20°C to 80°C).
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PolyJet
Vero
This set of Vero materials is rigid and opaque, with a high level of surface detail and available
in multiple colors. These PolyJet materials are general-purpose resins, offering enhanced
mechanical properties and the ability to withstand bending. We offer opaque colors in the Vero
line. These materials can be blended with others on PolyJet machines to achieve your desired
level of rigidity or translucency.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 45-50 °C @ 0.45 MPa
45-50 °C @ 1.81 MPa
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VeroClear
VeroClear is a transparent, rigid material that offers exceptional surface detail, in common
with the Vero family of materials. The high dimensional stability and smooth surface quality
of VeroClear make it an ideal material for fine-detailed model building, or prototypes for clear
parts. With its transparent appearance, VeroClear is also ideal for parts which require visibility
of liquid flows. To create an endless variety of translucent shades or patterns, VeroClear can be
combined with colored materials on PolyJet machines.
ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature 45-50 °C @ 0.45 MPa
45-50 °C @ 1.81 MPa
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Composite Materials
The Agilus family of materials is a set of flexible, rubber-like resins for PolyJet. Agilus is
translucent while Agilus Black is a vivid black. Both Agilus materials provides superior
tear-resistance and elongation at break making them suitable for prototypes of rubber
components like seals, non-slip surfaces, overmolding, etc. Agilus materials can be combined
with Vero materials to simulate specific Shore values, influence tensile strength and tear
resistance. We offer six composite materials with preset combinations of mechanical
properties: Shore A40 - Shore A50 - Shore A60 - Shore A70 - Shore A85 - Shore A95.
Agilus Black
Composite Materials
Primary material: DM_9840/ DM_9850/ DM_9860/ DM_9870/ DM_9885/ DM_9895/
VeroWhitePlus Shore Shore Shore Shore Shore Shore
Secondary material: A40 A50 A60 A470 A85 A95
Agilus Black
Tensile Strength (MPa) 0.5 – 1.5 0.5 – 1.5 2–4 2–4 4–8 15 – 25
Shore (Scale A) 28 – 40 36 – 50 46 – 60 57 – 70 70 – 85 80 – 95
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Vacuum Casting
Rubber-like polyurethanes
Vacuum Casting is a copying technique used for the production of small series of functional
plastic parts. Using two-component polyurethanes and silicone molds, Vacuum Casting is
known for its fast production of high-quality prototypes or end-use products.
Density g/cm³ 1.02 1.08 1.09 1.02 – 1.07 1.14 – 1.15 1.05 – 1.1 1.04 – 1.09
Elongation
% 1000 620 810 900 – 1100 1200 200 – 300 400 – 500
at Break
Colorability
-/+/++/+++ + - - ++ + ++ ++
in Mass
Max Operating
°C 80 80 80 70 70 70 70
Temperature
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ABS-like polyurethanes
Vacuum Casting is a copying technique used for the production of small series of functional
plastic parts. Using two-component polyurethanes and silicone molds, Vacuum Casting is
known for its fast production of high-quality prototypes or end-use products.
Hardness at 60°C Shore D >65 (120°C) 70 (130°C) 70 (130°C) n/a n/a n/a
Elongation
% 11 11 11 9 7.5 15
at Break
Glass Transition
°C >120 n/a n/a 100 95 105
Temperature
Heat Deflection
°C n/a 105 105 n/a n/a n/a
Temperature
Max Casting
mm 5 – 10 5 – 10 5 – 10 5 5 5
Thickness
Colorability
-/+/++/+++ - - + + ++ ++
in Mass
High thermal
High thermal High thermal High thermal Thermoplastic High impact
Special Purpose and impact
resistance resistance resistance like parts resistance
resistance
Thermoplastic Polycarbonate, Polystyrene-
ABS ABS ABS ABS
similarity ABS filled ABS
Datasheets The information and values included in these datasheets, although based on Materialise’s knowledge and experience and
3D Printing Materials thus presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, is provided for your guidance only. This information does not
release a third party from conducting his own procedures and tests to determine suitability. All guarantees with respect to
43 the information contained herein are explicitly denied. This document was last updated on March 2019.
Units HMPU7 HMPU10 HMPU11 HMPU13 HMPU14 HMPU15HQ
Density g/cm³ 1.11 1.2 – 1.25 1.19 1.04 – 1.08 1.17 – 1.23 1.06
Bending Modulus MPa 1310 4500 1850 2400 2250 – 2750 2100
Elongation
% 25 3 13 7.5 6–8 6
at Break
Glass Transition
°C 108 95 220 95 n/a 100
Temperature
Heat Deflection
°C 90 92 n/a 85 65 – 75 85
Temperature
Max Casting
mm n/a 5 5 10 15 100
Thickness
Colorability
-/+/++/+++ ++ + + +++ + +++
in Mass
Food-safe Flame- UV resistance,
High thermal
Special Purpose under certain n/a UV-stable retardant UL high transpa-
resistance
conditions 94 V-0 rency
Thermoplastic Polyoxymet- PA6.6 / PPS /
ABS PC / PMMA n/a PC / PMMA
similarity hylene / POM PEEK
Datasheets The information and values included in these datasheets, although based on Materialise’s knowledge and experience and
3D Printing Materials thus presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, is provided for your guidance only. This information does not
release a third party from conducting his own procedures and tests to determine suitability. All guarantees with respect to
44 the information contained herein are explicitly denied. This document was last updated on March 2019.
PE/PP-like polyurethanes
Vacuum Casting is a copying technique used for the production of small series of functional
plastic parts. Using two-component polyurethanes and silicone molds, Vacuum Casting is
known for its fast production of high-quality prototypes or end-use products.
Density g/cm³ 1.08 1.22 1.13 – 1.17 1.08 1.21 1.21 1.21 1.21
Tensile Modulus MPa 530 942 n/a 530 1225 n/a n/a 750
Bending Modulus MPa 450 1050 1200 500 1310 1010 1320 645
Elongation
% 120 50 25 100 43 n/a n/a 62
at Break
Tear Strength kJ/m² 94 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Unbrea- > 50
Impact Strength °C 15 Izod n/a 14 Izod 15 Izod 13 Izod 11 Izod
kable Charpy
Glass Transition
°C 100 78 90 120 127 – 195 105 – 132 125 – 195 70 – 90
Temperature
Heat Deflection
mm n/a 65 n/a 97 105 – 175 90 – 110 115 – 180 45 – 55
Temperature
Beige
White / Translu- Translu- Translu- Translu- Translu-
Color / Dark Beige
Beige cent cent cent cent cent
Beige
Colorability
-/+/++/+++ + ++ +++ + +++ +++ +++ +++
in Mass
Thermoplastic PE 30% PE /
PE PP PP GF PP PP GF PEHD
similarity GF PEHD
Datasheets The information and values included in these datasheets, although based on Materialise’s knowledge and experience and
3D Printing Materials thus presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, is provided for your guidance only. This information does not
release a third party from conducting his own procedures and tests to determine suitability. All guarantees with respect to
45 the information contained herein are explicitly denied. This document was last updated on March 2019.
About Materialise Manufacturing
Materialise has been active in Additive Manufacturing since 1990 and operates
one of the largest 3D printing facilities in the world. With its headquarters in
Belgium and branches worldwide, Materialise provides Additive Manufacturing
software solutions and sophisticated 3D printing services in industries including
healthcare, automotive, aerospace, art and consumer products.