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3D Printing Technology Capabilities

Makelab offers various 3D printing technology capabilities. Read below for more details.

Overview

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Basic prototyping, budget friendly

Materials offered:

PLA
PETG

What is FDM best for?

Lead times

Build volume

How does it work?

Stereolithography (SLA)

Visual prototyping and fine details with a smooth surface

Materials offered:

Standard Resin
Draft Resin
Tough 2000 Resin
Flexible Resin
Elastic Resin
Durable Resin
Grey Pro Resin
Rigid 4K Resin
Castable Wax Resin
High Temp Resin

What is SLA best for?

Lead times

Build volume

How does it work?

HP Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF)

Highly strong and durable parts, no supports needed

Materials offered:

Nylon PA 12

What is HP MJF best for?

Lead times

Build volume

How does it work?

Vision Control Jetting (VCJ)

Highly precise parts with functional properties, no supports needed

Materials offered:

Tough Epoxy
Soft Elastic

What is VCJ best for?

Lead times

Build volume

How does it work?

Compare All 3D Printing Technologies

FDM SLA MJF VCJ
Build Volume 250 x 210 x 210 mm 145 x 145 x 185 mm OR 335 x 200 x 300 mm 380 x 280 x 380 mm 500 x 250 x 250 mm
Quickest Lead Time 1 business day 2 business days 3 business days 7 business days
Standard Lead Time 3 business days 5 business days 5 business days 7 business days
Support Scarring High Medium None None
Level of Detail Low High Medium Very High
Accuracy Medium Medium High Very High
Price $ $$$ $$ $$$

3D Printing Lead Times

FDM SLA (Resin) SLA XL (Resin) VCJ (Precision) MJF (Powder)
Next Day (1 Business Day) ✅ No Supports Removed
Rush (2 Business Days) ✅ No supports removed
Standard (3 Business Days)
No Rush (5 Business Days)
Extended (7 Business Days)