Additive manufacturing – The future of production.

Over the last few years, additive manufacturing has gained hugely in popularity and is now used readily in many industries, coming into its own over traditional production processes especially for spare parts and bespoke products. The tool-free production, high material efficiency and maximum design freedom offered by additive manufacturing open the door to a host of new business models.

Our unique portfolio of 3D printing technologies and materials are suitable for a wide range of applications plus we offer 3D printers for the additive manufacture of metals, plastics, elastomers, composites and waxes (for metal and investment castings). Benefit from our decades of experience in additive manufacturing. We offer everything from a single source—from application-specific advice and the sale and implementation of 3D printers and additive manufacturing systems to employee training and support.

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Benefits of additive manufacturing:

Geometric freedom.

Compared to standard production processes, there are virtually no limits to additive manufacturing. Your product developers will be able to fully focus on product functionality.

Lower costs per unit.

Sink your costs per unit by utilising the entire printing bed and build space and print different parts in one print job.

Parts consolidation.

Consolidate parts in assemblies for better productivity, fewer inspections and lower product weights.

Quicker time-to-market.

Use rapid prototyping and tool-less manufacturing to considerably accelerate your development and innovation processes.

Consistent industrial quality.

Every individual part is exactly the same in terms of its dimensions and details and this quality is assured through regular machine maintenance.

Shorter supply chains.

Some 3D printers can be installed in offices and some will even fit on a desk or close by.

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Digital manufacturing solutions that integrate perfectly into your PLM process.

From prototyping to production, whatever your 3D printing needs, we have the perfect combination of 3D print technologies, materials and expertise for industrial 3D printing. Put your trust in proven industry standards and our market-leading partners.

3D Systems

Markforged

DyeMansion

SINTRATEC

3D Systems

3D Systems.

3D Systems launched the 3D printing industry in 1986 and has been leading additive manufacturing innovation ever since. Its broad portfolio of solutions span 3D printing in plastic, metal and wax so you’re sure to find a system for your needs. You’ll also benefit from 130+ available materials boasting characteristics such as thermal resistance and bio-compatibility.

HP.

Imagine a future where we can produce ‘Smart Parts’ with embedded electronics and integrated traceability and intelligence. Best-in-class algorithms help you achieve superior, consistent part quality with dimensional accuracy and fine detail. Embedded quality checks help minimise errors, automated packing increases the number of parts per build, and accurate build time estimations let you plan production more efficiently. It’s all possible with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. The world-renowned manufacturer focuses on innovative technology, allowing companies to take their first steps towards future technologies.

Markforged

Markforged.

Get started with professional 3D printing at an unbeatable price with Markforged and its range of industrial and desktop series composite fibre printers and Metal X System. Continuous fibre reinforcement, particularly in 3D plastic printing, allows users to achieve high quality and strength by mixing two different materials.

DyeMansion

DyeMansion.

This Munich start-up has set its sights on finishing plastic parts and has grown over the years into a global leader in finishing systems for industrial polymer 3D printing and the only company to provide complete, connected and fully integrated end-to-end solutions for all finishing steps. It currently offers eight machines that breathe vivid life into grey components. From eyewear and earrings that brighten up any day to personalised car parts, there are no limits to the design or implementation.

SINTRATEC

Professional SLS 3D printing systems for production, prototype building and research.

SINTRATEC is a leading Swiss developer and manufacturer of professional 3D printers. Its affordable compact systems for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) use high-quality polymer materials in additive processes. Users from a host of industries realise complex and freeform rigid and flexible objects which are also highly durable and temperature resistant with SINATREC technology. SLS systems are in widespread successful use in various industries, research institutions and universities. Founded in 2014 as a start-up, the SINTRATEC team has managed to successfully transform the company into a hugely innovative technology company.

What is additive manufacturing?

In industrial settings, 3D printing is usually called additive manufacturing. The technology is ideal for manufacturing demonstration and functional prototypes (rapid prototyping), end products (rapid manufacturing) as well as tools and moulds (rapid tooling). The technology is used in a huge range of application areas in industrial settings and at Bechtle alone, we offer nine different technologies.

Plastic and casts.

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Composite 3D printing
MultiJet Fusion
MultiJet Printing (MJP)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Full-colour 3D printing (CJP)

Metal.

Direct metal printing (DMP)
Metal filament printing

Prototyping

Low volume component production

Production parts

Post-processing

Lightweight components

Injection moulding

Investment casting

Fixtures and fittings

Deep-drawing tools

Assembly processes

Prototyping

Prototyping.

It’s never been faster or more affordable to transform your designs into precise prototypes. Use 3D printing for visual concepts, mock-ups and presentation models.

Low volume component production

Low volume component production.

Enjoy demand-oriented production with low costs and greater productivity and reduce your dependence on production resources. Stay flexible.

Production parts

Production parts.

We offer premium production solutions regardless of the geometrics and number of units. Choose from numerous 3D printers and materials.

Post-processing

Post-processing.

With cleaning, surface treatment, and colouring solutions for a wide range of industrial 3D plastic printing technologies, post-processing enables even more customisation in additive manufacturing.

Lightweight components

Lightweight components.

The demand for fuel efficiency and lower emissions is driving the need for lightweight parts produced by 3D printers for the aerospace and automotive industries.

Injection moulding

Injection moulding.

Our solutions for designing moulds and tools allow you to create better and more complex injection-moulded parts in a fraction of the time and for less money.

Investment casting

Investment casting.

The digital foundry accelerates the production of high-quality metal products and precise casting in 3D-printed wax and as SLA casting models.

Fixtures and fittings

Fixtures and fittings.

The precision 3D printing of fixtures and fittings is a fast and cost-effective way of spurring on the manufacturing process.

Deep-drawing tools

Deep-drawing tools.

Save time and money, speeding up processes with 3D printing press tools. Boost productivity in tool and mould construction.

Assembly processes

Assembly processes.

Our solutions offer an alternative to classic assembly by consolidating parts for better productivity, fewer inspections and much more.

Our 3D printing services.

Consultation.

Manufacturing processes have to suit your company and application areas. Our experts will help you find the best digital solution for your needs considering efficiency, speed and your specific requirements.

Benchmarks.

Before you invest in a 3D printer, we offer benchmark prints so you can see the quality of our solutions for yourself and compare them with your previous quality standards.

Training.

We help you introduce your users to the new software so they can get the best out of it. Choose between individual or group courses, online or on-site.

Installation, maintenance, technician support.

When it comes to installing your 3D printer, we’ll be on-site to customise production parameters to your needs. Experiencing unexpected issues? Our technicians will offer fast on-site assistance. As you can see, we cover all the bases and are here whenever you need us.

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