Agenda of needs

• Reduce time-to-market

• Increased team productivity

• Reduce design & manufacturing costs

• Improved solution for manufacturing tools

• Convenient & confidential in-house solution

Why Companies Choose FDM

• Variety of durable thermoplastics

• Large capacity & envelope

• Versatile & expandable

Material Characteristic

Versatile material

Biocompatible (ISO-10993)

Translucent

High Impact Strength

High Tensile Strength

Biocompatible (ISO-10993)

FST Certification, High Mechanical

Thermal and Chemical Resistance

*Not a thermoplastic, alternate usage

Thermoplastics Family

Polycarbonate

PPSF/PPU

ULTEM 9085

PC-ISO

PC-ABS

ABSi

ABS-M30i

ABS-M30

Soluble Supports*Soluble Supports*

• Envelope size• Materials• Accuracy

• Resolution• Flexibility• Supports

Performance

Summary

• Reduce time-to-market

• Increased team productivity

• Reduce design & manufacturing costs

• Improved solution for manufacturing tools

• Convenient & confidential in-house solution

Thermoplastic Materials

Unique Properties

• Up to 70% stronger than ABS material

• High tensile, impact, and flexural strength

• More durable part than standard ABS

• Versatile, good for form, fit and function

• Variety of colors

Materials: ABS-M30

Success Story

• Simple fixture to aid in assembly process

• Consistent height of post above plate

• Integrated part number & description

• Single vs. multiple piece construction

• Time & cost savings

Materials: ABS-M30

Unique Properties

• Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified)

• Medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging

• Sterilize using gamma radiation EtO

• Best fit for good strength and sterilization

Materials: ABS-M30i

Success Story

• Custom dental drill guide in hours

• Contact with flesh - ISO-10933

• Designed from dental impression scan

• Locks in and accurately positions drill

• Tungsten bushing on wear surfaces

• Fast, accurate, inexpensive tools

Materials: ABS-M30i

Unique Properties

• Translucent material• Amber• Clear• Red

• Ideal for automotive tail lens applications

• Blend of mechanical and aesthetic properties

Materials: ABSi

Success Story

• Bidding process for after-market supplier

•Desired new design concept model

• Set apart from others with concept model

• Chose their design over others

• Attributed to lighted concept model

Materials: ABSi

Unique Properties

• Best properties of PC and ABS

• Mechanical props heat resistance of PC

• Feature definition surface appeal of ABS

• High impact strength

Materials: PC-ABS

Success Story: New Stapler Design• Design objectives

• Ergonomic & modern design• Reduce manufacturing cost

• Consumer focus group •8 design concepts evaluated• 3 month field testing

• PC-ABS functional prototype • Good fit with high-impact strength • Improved design & profitability

Materials: PC-ABS

Unique Properties

• Most widely used industrial thermoplastic

• Superior mechanical properties

• Accurate, durable, and stable

• High heat resistant

Materials: Polycarbonate (PC)

Success Story

• Small scanner for research subjects

• PC does not show up in imaging

•Reduced time & cost

•14 days vs. 5 days (64% savings)

•£1800 vs. £680 (62% savings)

Materials: Polycarbonate (PC)

Unique Properties

• Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified)

• Sterilize using gamma radiation or EtO

• Medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging

• Applications requiring strength and sterilization

Materials: PC-ISO

Success Story

• Patient custom cutting & drilling guide

• Designed from 3D MRI data

• ISO 10993 Certification

• Increased surgical accuracy

• Reduced surgery and recovery time

Materials: PC-ISO

Demonstration of mechanical strength

Materials: ULTEM 9085

Unique Properties

• FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) certified

• High heat and chemical resistant

• Ideal for commercial transportation

• Highest tensile and flexural strength

Materials: ULTEM 9085

Success Story

• New “eye-ball” air vent design required

• Required for commercial aircraft approval

• Initially to test fitment and validate design

• Certifications allowed commercial flight

• Also use for low-volume manufacturing

Unique Properties

• Highest heat and chemical resistance

• Mechanically superior, greatest strength

• Sterilize using gamma radiation or EtO

• Applications in caustic and high heat

Materials: PPSF/PPSU

Unique Properties

• Diesel vapor coalescer filter

• Captures & re-burns oil, fuel, soot

• Required by new emissions standard

• Robust & functional prototype required

• Testing +70hrs part survived

• Validated design to OEM

Materials: PPSF/PPSU

Unique Properties

• Soluble material

• Dissolves in detergent/water

• Quick and hands free

• Flush down drain

• Easy to sand and polish

• Soluble supports & cores

Materials: Soluble Supports

BMW Reduces Time and Cost to Build Fixtures

Conventional fixture making Cost and time requirements were high Lack of design freedom reduced productivity

FDM used to produce fixtures Have over 400 assembly fixtures Several built on Fortus system

FDM enhances ergonomics Organic shapes maximize performance Sparse fill cut weight 72%

Time and cost savings Typical cost reduced from £420 to £176 Typical lead-time reduced from 18 to 1.5 days

Method Cost Time

Conventional CNC £420 18.0 days

Fortus systemABS-M30

£176 1.5 days

Savings£244(58%)

16.5 days(92%)