3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing

From prototypes to additive manufacturing production

The Evolution of Additive Manufacturing

From Prototyping to Production. Additive Manufacturing has transcended its origins as a pure prototyping technology, emerging as a cornerstone of modern product development and manufacturing strategies. At SICAM, we're witnessing and driving this transformation, where AM serves as a critical bridge between iterative design and scalable production.

The Prototyping Revolution

Early additive manufacturing primarily served rapid prototyping needs, allowing engineers to:

• Validate designs before committing to tooling
• Iterate quickly without substantial cost implications
• Test form, fit, and function in real-world scenarios
• Reduce development cycles from months to days.

Bridge to Production

As technologies matured, additive manufacturing bridged the critical gap between prototyping and production:

• Short-run production capabilities
• Tool-less manufacturing for complex geometries
• Cost-effective low-volume production
• Rapid market testing and validation

3D Printing Additive Manufacturing Technologies

MJF | Multi Jet Fusion

Produce multiple parts quickly using production thermoplastic materials for both prototypes and production parts.

MJF speed and material costs offer a viable method for small lot production without the cost of tooling.

We use state-of-the-art HP 3D printers and advanced finishing options to give you optimal results for your projects.

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SLA | Stereolithography

Choose SLA printing for its smooth surface finish, part precision and accuracy, features, and mechanical attributes like material versatility, isotropy, and water tightness.

The only 3D printing technology capable of creating clear parts.

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FFF | Fused Filament Fabrication

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) also known as Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is popular because of its variety of available thermoplastic resins.

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SLS | Selective Laser Sintering

This 3D printing technology produces multiple parts quickly using production thermoplastic materials for both prototypes and production parts. Its speed and material costs offer a viable method for small lot production without the cost of tooling. We use state-of-the-art HP 3D printers and advanced finishing options to give you optimal results for your project.

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Advanced Prototyping

Beyond Basic Models, engineers today are expanding AM prototyping capabilities.

Functional Testing: Create fully functional prototypes that perfectly mirror end-product performance

Rapid Design Iterations: Accelerate development cycles with quick turnaround times of 48-72 hours

Complex Geometry Testing: Validate intricate designs that traditional manufacturing methods can't achieve

Multi-Material Validation: Test different material combinations in a single prototype

Cost-Effective Design Optimization: Iterate designs without costly tooling investments

BRIDGE TO PRODUCTION

The Prototype-to-Manufacturing Transition

The evolution from prototype to production in additive manufacturing represents a sophisticated technical process that transforms initial concepts into scalable manufacturing solutions.

This bridge phase is a critical validation period where design, materials, and manufacturing processes are optimized for production efficiency.

Quick design modifications based on real-world testing

Rapid market validation with production-identical parts

Risk reduction through iterative testing before full production

Cost-effective customization and personalization options

Production-Grade Manufacturing

Production-Grade Manufacturing: Where Innovation Meets Industrial Scale

What sets production-grade additive manufacturing apart isn't just the technology – it's the comprehensive ecosystem of processes, materials, and expertise that transforms digital designs into production-ready components.

Whether you need a single complex assembly or a production run of 10,000+ parts, our ISO-certified processes ensure consistent quality that rivals traditional manufacturing methods, often with greater design freedom and cost efficiency.

Multi-material production capabilities

Industrial-grade part quality

Scalable manufacturing solutions

Integration with traditional manufacturing methods

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