Thinking in 3D creates market advantageImplement ideas quickly and easily

Sometimes it takes courage to change. Conventional production methods such as injection molding or CNC milling are not necessarily the ideal choice. Depending on the time frame, quantity, tolerance and surface requirements, additive manufacturing is now an economically attractive alternative. However, the major advantages of 3D printing also need to be exploited. After all, layer-by-layer material construction allows almost unlimited design freedom when it comes to shaping. And that's not all: design changes can be implemented easily and flexibly - mouse click instead of tool adaptation!

Thanks to geometric design freedom, functions such as internal channels, chambers, threads or undercuts can be integrated into a single component. Cavities for filigree lightweight constructions are just as possible as different surface structures. 3D printed components can be smooth, shiny, rough and patterned at the same time if required. The versatile production method is particularly worthwhile for more complex requirements, often saving additional parts and assembly steps - in other words, time and personnel costs. If you keep the potential of the method in mind from the outset and think in 3D when planning, you will reach your goal faster, easier and more cost-effectively. Together with our partners, we prove this time and time again.

Technological diversity for market-ready applications

State-of-the-art 3D printing systems - from the world's most powerful P500 laser sintering system to high-resolution FDR technology - form the basis. Thanks to years of pioneering work at 1zu1 - keyword: parameters - they deliver raw components quickly and reliably. In the next step, they are automatically sandblasted and then perfected using smoothing, coloring, impregnation and printing processes. 1zu1 relies on the latest machines available on the market. After all, it is the interaction between them that ensures the required properties. Whether dense, robust, flexible or food-safe: (almost) anything is possible.

The example of the air distributor from STORZ Medical shows how everything interacts and how the 1zu1 portfolio enables solutions ready for series production. In the course of development, the design originally conceived for milling was transformed from an angular component into a streamlined 3D printed element with curved channels and integrated cable guides. The chemical smoothing of the component sealed the surface and thus saved a second element. One-piece closure and optimum air flow thanks to specially shaped channels were also required for the two sophisticated music aids Fliphead and Teach.Air - all of which were only possible using 3D printing.

Guaranteed success for small and medium-sized series

Production-ready 3D printing opens up large markets and new scope. Those who embrace the technology and take advantage of its design benefits can make the smooth transition from initial prototype to marketable product with 1zu1's complete range. Coloring without dimensional loss and chemical smoothing ensure high-quality surfaces after rapid production.

How and where is 3D printing series production worthwhile in practice? Wherever up to 50,000 components are required. For example, for medical technology products or ingenious ideas such as the Fliphead or Teach.Air. High-performance, high-quality 3D printing has enabled the rapid implementation and market launch of completely new accessory products for musical instruments, for example. 3D printed parts can also be personalized. Individual adjustments can be made without tools and without great effort.

With us, you can realize unique ideas, give yourself a head start, increase your efficiency and bridge the gap to mass production.

Unlimited freedom for ideas with 3D printing