3D Printing Services and Solutions

Prototek’s 3D printing services offer custom parts with:

Digital Manufacturing Made Simple.

Upload your manufacturing project’s CAD file.

We review your file and provide design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback.

We complete precision manufacturing using certified processes.

Our team ships the finished additive manufactured product to you anywhere in the USA.

In a nutshell, Prototek’s 3D printing services and solutions allow engineers and product developers to bring their innovations to life. Through precision, versatility, and speed, our team can transform digital files into prototypes and production runs of end-use parts.

Our In-House
3D Printing Technologies

Prototek’s engineers use seven innovative 3D printing technologies to achieve efficiency and accuracy, creating parts and prototypes for applications across multiple industries. We working with over 40 materials. We deliver high-quality results that meet your project’s specifications. Contact us for assistance with design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback.

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Selective Laser Sintering

Using a CO2 laser, selective laser sintering fuses nylon-based thermoplastic powder layer by layer.

OEM: EOS & 3D Systems
Lead Time: 3 - 5 Days
Max Build Area: 26 x 13.5 x 22 in
Tolerances: First inch ± 0.005 in & additional inches ± 0.002 in/in

Selective Laser Sintering
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Multi-Jet Fusion

Using fusing and detailing agents, multi-jet fusion selectively applies them to a nylon-based powder layer by layer and fuses it with heating elements.

OEM: HP
Lead Time: 2 - 4 Days
Max Build Area: 15 x 15 x 11 in
Tolerances: First inch ± 0.010 in & additional inches ± 0.002 in/in

Multi-Jet Fusion
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Stereolithography

Using a UV laser, stereolithography creates components by drawing thin layers of each part in a vat of liquid thermoset resin.

OEM: 3D Systems & Stratasys
Lead Time: 1 - 3 Days
Max Build Area: 31 x 31 x 23 in
Tolerances: First inch ± 0.005 in & additional inches ± 0.0015 in/in

Stereolithography
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Digital Light Processing

Using a digital projector, digital light processing flashes each layer onto a vat of photosensitive resin.

OEM: Carbon
Lead Time: 1 - 2 Days
Max Build Area: 7.4 x 4.6 x 12.8 in
Tolerances: Depends on the part's geometries.

Digital Light Processing
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Hybrid PhotoSynthesis

Using both a CO2 laser and a projector, hybrid photosynthesis cures the layers of a component in a vat of resin.

OEM: Axtra3D
Lead Time: 3 - 5 Days
Max Build Area: 9.5 x 5.25 x 19.25 in
Tolerances: First inch ± 0.005 in & additional inches ± 0.0015 in/in

Hybrid PhotoSynthesis
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Fused Filament Fabrication

Using a heating source, fused filament fabrication extrudes thermoplastics layer by layer to form components.

OEM: Stratasys
Lead Time: 1 - 5 Days
Max Build Area: 36 x 24 x 36 in
Tolerances: First inch ± 0.005 in & additional inches ± 0.002 in/in

Fuse Filament Fabrication
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Material Jetting

Using small droplets, material jetting sprays a liquid photopolymer onto a build platform layer by layer.

OEM: Stratasys
Lead Time: 1 - 2 Days
Max Build Area: 19 x 15 x 8 in
Tolerances: First inch ± 0.004 in & additional inches ± 0.0015 in/in

Material Jetting

In-House 3D Printing Materials

Prototek offers a wide range of both popular and unique additive materials for projects. Choose from Nylon 12, ABS, polycarbonate, TPU, specialty resins, carbon fiber, and other materials to meet your production needs.

If you are unsure which material is the right choice for your project, we can offer suggestions for 3D printed prototypes, functional testing, and end-use components. From biocompatible materials for the medical sector to high-strength and impact-resistant materials for consumer goods, there is little we can’t accomplish for our clients.

3D Printing Finishes

We offer several finishing and post-processing services to ensure your parts are ready for their intended use.

Our highly skilled team offers a diverse finishing options tailored to meet your specific needs. For those seeking to add color or additional protective coatings, we offer professional painting and dyeing services. Involving color matching, priming, painting, and applying a clear coat for excellent finishes.

Whatever your finishing needs may be, we are committed to delivering exceptional results.

Advanced Finishing and Post-Processing

• Clear Coating
• Ink Transfers
• Dyeing
• Painting
• Plating
• Polishing

Visual Model or Concept Model

High Quality Rapid Prototyping and Production Parts with 3D Printing

At Prototek Digital Manufacturing, we specialize in high-quality rapid prototyping and production parts through our state-of-the-art additive manufacturing capabilities. Our advanced technologies and expertise ensure that your projects are brought to life with precision.

With our cutting-edge facilities and skilled team, you can trust us to meet your needs and exceed your expectations at every step. From concept to completion, we provide top-notch services that drive innovation and success for your business.

Let us know when you’re ready to transition from product design to prototyping or from prototyping to production. We can serve as your go-to team for tangible parts.

3D Printing Services vs. Subtractive and Traditional Manufacturing Methods

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is an innovative technology that constructs parts layer by layer, creating intricate geometries that are challenging or impossible to produce using traditional subtractive manufacturing methods. In contrast, subtractive manufacturing, such as CNC machining, involves removing material from a solid block to achieve the desired shape.

Each approach has strengths, and the choice depends on the specific project requirements. These include part complexity, production volume, material properties, and cost. At Prototek, we offer a comprehensive range of manufacturing capabilities, encompassing additive, subtractive, and traditional methods, allowing us to provide the most suitable solution for your unique needs.

Learn More About 3D Printing

Through our resources, you can discover the complexities of 3D printing and gain insights into creating top-notch designs specifically tailored for this cutting-edge technology.

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