Materials
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FULL-COLOR SANDSTONE
Abrasive Surface Properties with a Glossy Finish
CJP (COLOR-JET) 3D PRINTING
An inkjet technology that has been adapted for use in three-dimensional use. Optimal for Volumetric models. Models fabricated from a gypsum powder, colored by fluid ink, and requires additional time to dry and cure. Limited handling recommended given the material’s fragility.
FULL-COLOR NYLON
Low-resolution Abrasive Surface Properties with a Glossy Finish
MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) 3D PRINTING
An inkjet technology that has been adapted for use in three-dimensional use. Optimal for Ribbon, Ball-and-Stick models. Models fabricated from a nylon powder, colored by fluid ink, and requires additional time to dry and cure. Durable models ideal for frequent handling.
FULL-COLOR PLASTIC (Opaque and Transparent)
SLA (STEREOLITHOGRAPHY) 3D PRINTING
A form of 3D printing technology that builds parts in a layer by layer fashion using photopolymerization, a process by which light causes chains of molecules to link, forming polymers of varying transparency that can be colored using CMYK color space. Optimal for Hybrid models where a transparent Volumetric surface encases internal Ribbon or Ball-and-Stick structures.
DURABLE AND PRECIOUS METALS
Increased Durability
DMLS (DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING) 3D PRINTING
DMLS is an additive manufacturing technology that builds high quality complex metal parts from 3D CAD data. In the machine, a high precision laser is directed to metal powder particles to selectively build up thin horizontal metal layers one after the other. Optimal for Ribbon or Ball-and-Stick models.
Acrylic Plastic
High Volume Runs
Increased Durability
Affordable for large scale production
INJECTION MOLDING
A manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mold. Injection molding can be performed with a host of materials. High-volume runs result with decreasing unit costs of each model. Bulk discounts available.
Material Selector
Select material according to use
Full-color Nylon
Full-color Sandstone
Full-color Plastic
Metal
Injection Molding
Ball-and-Stick, Ribbon, Volumetric
Volumetric
Ball-and-Stick, Ribbon, Volumetric, Hybrid
Ball-and-Stick, Ribbon
Ball-and-Stick, Ribbon, Volumetric, Hybrid
Low
High
High
Monochromatic
High
Low
Medium
High
Low
High
Very Durable
Somewhat Durable
Durable
Very Durable
Durable