Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), also called Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is a popular 3D printing method. It builds objects layer by layer using plastic, resulting in parts with a visible layered structure. FDM is affordable, versatile, and widely used across industries, like aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods, for rapid prototyping, tooling, and even final parts.

Choose FDM when you need a cost-effective, reliable solution for functional prototypes, simple end-use parts, or when speed and flexibility are more important than ultra-fine surface detail.

SLA (Stereolithography) is a 3D printing method that uses UV light to harden liquid resin layer by layer. It produces highly detailed parts with smooth surfaces, making it ideal for miniature models, intricate prototypes, and designs with fine features.

Choose SLA when you need exceptional detail and surface finish, or when printing small, delicate parts that other methods like FDM, DLM or SLS can’t handle.

PolyJet (Photopolymer Jetting) is a 3D printing method that sprays UV-curable resin in tiny droplets to build parts with exceptional detail and smooth surfaces. Because it doesn’t use heat, parts stay precise and don’t shrink, making it ideal for intricate prototypes, anatomical models, and projects requiring high accuracy.

Choose PolyJet when you need ultra-precise, smooth parts with fine details that other methods can’t achieve.

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), or partial laser melting, is a 3D printing method that fuses fine powder with a laser to create strong, complex parts. It allows for multiple parts to be printed at once without support structures, offering excellent design freedom and efficiency.

Choose SLS when you need durable, functional parts, complex geometries, or small production runs with many components printed together.

Color Jet Printing (CJP), also called Binder Jetting, creates full-color 3D models by bonding powder layers with a liquid binder. It produces high-resolution, vibrant prints, often used for display models, visual prototypes, and anatomical models.

Choose CJP when you need colorful, detailed models for presentation, demonstration, or educational purposes.

Direct Metal Laser Melting (DLM) is a 3D printing method that uses a high-powered laser to fuse metal powder layer by layer into strong, precise parts. It can create complex shapes with excellent mechanical properties while reducing material waste and lead times.

Choose DLM when you need durable, intricate metal components for industries like aerospace, automotive, or medical applications.