Technologies

3D printing technologies in their full range

Nine manufacturing technologies, one point of contact: FGF, FDM, SLS, SLA, MJP and more under one roof. Whether large-format parts, functional prototypes, robust end-use applications or high-precision detailed structures – the part determines the technology and the material. With all additive manufacturing processes in house, we choose the right solution for every application.

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Weber · Kuka · FGF
6-axis robotics
Technology meets production

From one-off parts to series production – with the right technology.

Every additive process has its own strengths. That is why we look not only at the geometry of a part, but also at function, loads, surface finish, quantity, lead time and cost-effectiveness.

  • Large-format parts on robotic FGF machines
  • Functional parts and series production with SLS
  • Fast prototypes and jigs with FDM
  • Finest details and smooth surfaces with SLA and MJP
Overview of additive manufacturing at adddix
3D printing technologies

The right manufacturing technology for every part.

With our broad range of additive 3D printing processes, we produce parts with widely varying requirements for size, strength, detail accuracy, surface quality and thermal or mechanical load capacity – precisely matched to each application.

Pellet extruder for FGF large-format 3D printing at adddix
Robotic arm of the FGF machine printing a part on the build platform
adddix team inspecting a large-format FGF part with honeycomb structure
Close-up of the pellet extruder with cooling nozzles

FGF

Fused Granulate Fabrication

Large-format 3D printing with pellets instead of filament, using robot-assisted manufacturing. KUKA robot systems and powerful Weber extruders allow sturdy, large-volume parts to be produced efficiently and precisely. Particularly suited to industrial applications with high demands on size, stability and material flexibility.

Build volume
up to 2,400 × 1,600 × 2,000 mm
Materials
PA/Nylon, TPU, PP, ABS, PETG, carbon-reinforced materials
Suitable for
Large-format printing, cost-effective manufacturing, high stability, high material flexibility
  • Weber machine
  • Kuka 6-axis
  • Pellets
  • XXL

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SLS

Selective Laser Sintering

Powder bed instead of filament. The SLS process is ideal for robust, durable parts with complex geometries and no support structures at all. Particularly suited to functional components and technical applications with high demands on precision and stability.

Build volume
up to 200 × 250 × 330 mm
Materials
PA12, TPU
Suitable for
Functional parts, series production, technical components, industrial applications
  • Functional parts
  • Series production
  • Complex
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Sintered ring part with hole pattern being cleaned of powder in the blasting cabinet
Blasting cabinet for SLS post-processing with glove ports and foot switch
Industrial sintering machine in the separate powder room of adddix production
Sintering machine and unpacking station side by side in the powder room
Industrial FDM printer with a large heated build volume
Row of large-format FDM printers in adddix production
FDM machines in adddix production
3D-printed basketball with honeycomb structure from adddix production

FDM

Fused Deposition Modeling

Fast, low-cost 3D printing process for economical parts made from filament. Particularly suited to series production of simple geometries and to a wide range of applications in mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing.

Build volume
up to 800 × 800 × 1,000 mm
Materials
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PA12, TPU, GreenTEC Pro, plus fiber-reinforced variants
Suitable for
Mechanical engineering, prototypes, series production, connecting elements, production aids
  • Prototype
  • Express by arrangement
  • Robust
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SLA

Stereolithography

Laser-based technology for highly detailed parts with especially fine structures and a high-quality surface finish. Ideal for applications where precision and visual quality are the priority.

Resolution
layer height down to 25 µm
Materials
Standard Resin, ABS-like, ESD variant, PE- and PP-like, flexible at around Shore A80, Rigid 10K
Suitable for
Detailed prototypes, appearance and design models, mold inserts, jigs
  • High detail
  • Smooth surface
  • Appearance
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SLA machines with orange covers on a rack in adddix production
Formlabs SLA printer with build platform and blue resin parts
Build platform with resin parts on support structures right after printing
Removing parts from a Formlabs SLA machine
MJP parts made of VisiJet: perforated rings and threaded parts on a dark background
The MJP room at adddix with printer and cleaning stations
MJP parts with smooth surfaces and screwed-in pneumatic fittings
Intricate MJP part with fine internal structures

MJP

MultiJet Printing

High-resolution technology for dimensionally accurate parts with smooth surfaces and fine structures. Particularly suited to intricate applications and complex geometries with high demands on detail accuracy.

Build volume
294 × 211 × 144 mm
Tolerance
down to 0.025 mm
Materials
VisiJet M2S-HT90, wax support material
Suitable for
Functional samples, intricate geometries, detail models, master patterns for investment casting
  • Investment casting
  • Jewelry
  • Intricate
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Machine fleet

Modern machines for a wide range of part requirements.

Our production is designed for flexibility. Depending on part size, material, level of detail and quantity, we choose the right technology. Post-processing, documentation and quality assurance are all done in house.

  • FGF machines for large parts and tooling
  • SLS machines for functional plastic parts without support structures
  • FDM printers for fast prototypes, jigs and samples
  • SLA and MJP for precise surfaces and intricate details
adddix employee holding a build platform in front of Formlabs SLA printers
Inside our production

Production, machines and parts at a glance.

From robust series production parts to highly detailed precision parts: our manufacturing technologies cover a broad spectrum of industrial applications.

SLS production on industrial EOS sintering machines

SLS production

For robust functional parts, series production and complex geometries without additional support structures.

  • PA12
  • TPU
  • Series production
FDM print farm with rows of large-format printers

FDM print farm

Fast, flexible and cost-effective for prototypes, jigs, housings and technical samples.

  • Express
  • Prototype
  • Jigs
Detailed SLA part with fine surface and support structure

SLA detail parts

For smooth surfaces, fine contours and visually high-quality parts with high detail fidelity.

  • Detail
  • Surface finish
  • Resin
adddix team removing a large-format FGF part from the large-format printer

FGF large-format printing

For large parts, tools and molds – robot-assisted and cost-effectively made from industrial pellets.

  • XXL
  • Pellets
  • Tooling
Quality & documentation

Every technology is selected to suit the part.

Additive manufacturing is more than just printing. What matters is the right combination of material, process, part orientation, post-processing and quality control.

  • Technical review of the geometry before production starts
  • Selection of suitable materials and manufacturing parameters
  • Part inspection based on requirements and intended use
  • Post-processing, finishing and documentation on request

Quality management to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

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Quality control of additively manufactured parts ISO 9001:2015 certified (DIMS)
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Consulting

Which technology is right for your part?

Work with our experts to find the optimal technology for your application – for maximum performance, short lead times and cost-effective results.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our technologies

A quick overview: FGF for large formats and robust production equipment, FDM for cost-effective functional parts, SLS for sturdy series parts without support structures, SLA for smooth surfaces and fine details, MJP for the highest precision. We have all technologies in house and give technology-neutral advice – what counts is what is best for your part.

FGF (Fused Granulate Fabrication) prints directly from plastic pellets instead of filament – which makes it significantly more cost-effective for large parts. At adddix, we print with FGF up to 2,400 × 1,600 × 2,000 mm. Typical applications: large prototypes, jigs, production equipment and trade show models.

FDM melts plastic filament and builds the part layer by layer through a nozzle – cost-effective and with a wide choice of materials. SLS fuses plastic powder with a laser – without support structures, producing very sturdy parts that bear loads almost equally in every direction (e.g. made of PA12). Ideal for complex geometries and series production.

As a guideline, we manufacture to tolerances of ±0.3 % (minimum ±0.3 mm), based on DIN 16742. Significantly tighter tolerances are possible depending on the technology – the most precise is MultiJet Printing (MJP). If your part has been CNC machined so far, our comparison Machined plastic part or 3D printed? will help you decide.

MJP is our most precise technology: finest details, smooth surfaces and very tight tolerances. Ideal for investment casting patterns, appearance parts and intricate components. For specific tolerance requirements, contact us directly.