Manufacturing processes

Additive manufacturing technology routes

Compare processes through their application fit, material requirements and workflow. Explore each route before selecting a system.

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Process details, related systems and materials

FDM®

FDM is a polymer additive manufacturing process used for selected tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and end-use applications. D2M helps clients review material fit, workflow control, documentation, operator training, and implementation route.

9 related systems · 27 materials

Metal

Metal additive manufacturing can support selected industrial, aerospace, and defense-adjacent applications where the material route, qualification effort, inspection plan, and documentation requirements are clearly defined.

1 related systems · 6 materials

P3™ DLP

P3 DLP is a photopolymer additive manufacturing process used for selected polymer applications where surface quality, material behavior, and repeatable workflow control matter. D2M helps clients assess fit before production use.

1 related systems · 4 materials

PolyJet™

PolyJet is a multi-material additive manufacturing process used for detailed prototypes, anatomical models, tooling, and visual or functional models. D2M helps clients assess where PolyJet fits the application, material requirement, workflow, documentation, and quality-control context.

12 related systems · 25 materials

SAF™

SAF Selective Absorption Fusion is a polymer additive manufacturing process suited to selected higher-volume PA12 applications. D2M helps clients assess application demand, material route, inspection needs, documentation, and production workflow before recommending SAF.

1 related systems · 2 materials

SLA

SLA stereolithography is a photopolymer additive manufacturing process used for precise models, tooling patterns, and visual or functional prototypes. D2M helps clients assess whether SLA fits the application, material route, accuracy requirement, and workflow.

3 related systems · 16 materials

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