Our Difference

3D Systems On Demand delivers a unique combination of 3D printing and materials technologies, traditional subtractive production processes, engineering expertise, and artistic finishing skills near you to make your designs come to life early in the product development stage.

  • Accelerating the Design Process

    Whatever you are developing and producing – we are able to supply an appearance model with identical ‘look-and-feel’ characteristics and functions to your final production part.

    Our team of experts and artisans select from a wide range of additive and subtractive technologies, combined with craftsmanship precision and a range of finishing options to make your design come to life.

  • Appearance model for Lupe

    Realistic prototypes helped Lupe show a high-quality product to retail, trade, and investors.

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    Highly realistic models can be used for aesthetic review, trade shows, presentations, as well as functional testing.

  • Wide Range of Production and Finishing Processes

    With the high variety of technologies, a broad range of materials and finishing options, we make your designs come to life early in the product development process:

    • Plastic Additive manufacturing (Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Figure 4)
    • Metal Additive manufacturing (DMP)
    • CNC machining
    • Toolmaking
    • Sheet metal processing
    • Assembly (with hinges, closures, etc.)
    • Finishing
    • A wide range of surface treatment options
    • Integration of electronics and mechatronics including programming
  • ODM Appearance Model MRI front

    Scaled appearance model for a Philips Ingenia 1.5T scanner used a combination of technologies and precise finishing.

  • Identical Look-and-Feel Models

    There are virtually no limits (except those of physics) in mimicking the quality and aesthetics of the real product. This is true for details like radius, soft edges, flashes, gaps and graphics. It is also true for the ‘look-and-feel’ of the future product. We are experts in surface treatments like painting, chroming and foiling. In our paint mixing room, we are able to match colors exactly to any reference supplied by our customers.

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    There are virtually no limits (except those of physics) in mimicking the quality and aesthetics of the real product.

  • Expertise and Experience

    Over more than thirty years, we have gained comprehensive experience in producing appearance models for many brands.

    Some current examples include:
    • Mobile phones for internal design reviews / sign-offs
    • Models of complex offshore equipment for trade fairs
    • Refrigerators with hinges & lighting
    • Complete car interiors with cockpit, seating, doors etc
    • Fully functional clock radios
    • Headphones and hearing aids
    • Premium washbasins
    • Taps, valves and fittings for washbasins
    • 1:5 models of computer tomographs and MRT systems

Processes Available for Appearance Models

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    Stereolithography

    Great for concept models, rapid prototypes, master patterns, snap fit assemblies, and form-and-fit testing

  • Selective Laser Sintering

    Selective Laser Sintering

    Production-grade nylon printing for batch production, functional testing, rapid prototyping, high-heat and chemically resistant applications

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    Figure 4

    Ultra-fast production of parts with smooth surface finish and exceptional sidewall quality with a variety of production-grade materials

  • Direct Metal Printing

    Direct Metal Printing

    Production of complex geometries not possible using traditional subtractive technologies, and in a range of alloys

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    ColorJet Printing

    Create vibrant, full-color concept models, architectural models and demonstration models

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    Cast Urethane

    High quality parts production at low- to mid-volumes without the cost and time of hard tooling, using 3D printed masters and silicone molds

  • 3D Printed Investment Casting Patterns

    Investment Casting Patterns

    Accelerate casting production timelines with high quality 3D printed casting patterns

  • CNC Machining

    CNC Machining

    CNC machining options for both your plastic and metal production parts, or rapid prototypes built in final production materials

  • Low-Volume Injection Mold Tooling & Parts

    Low-Volume Injection Mold Tooling & Parts

    Traditional injection molding services for the production of high quality parts and prototypes

  • Sheet Metal

    Sheet Metal

    Get progressive dies in a wide range of material and finishing options with tolerances comparable to die tooling

  • Die Casting

    Die Casting Services

    For large quantities of small- to medium-sized parts with good detail, fine surface quality and dimensional consistency

Customer Stories
Lupe pre-production appearance model delivered by 3D Systems On Demand
Crowdfunded Company Wins Customers with On Demand Prototypes
Lupe relies on 3D Systems’ On Demand services to produce functional pre-production appearance models that drive the most successful vacuum Kickstarter campaign to-date. ... Read more >
Completed real estate model completed by LGM with outsourced SLA printing
LGM Delivers Large Scale Appearance Model in Record Time with 3D Systems On Demand
Outsourced SLA printing with 3D Systems’ 3D printing services enables tech-savvy architectural firm to deliver high quality project within tight timelines.... Read more >
SLS printed dragon for restoration of The Great Pagoda, Kew
Great Pagoda, Kew, Returns to 18th Century Glory with Help from 3D Systems
3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing experts help restore UNESCO World Heritage Site with scan-to-CAD workflow and SLS printing ... Read more >

Additional On Demand Manufacturing Services

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Low-Volume Production
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Functional Prototyping
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Rapid Prototyping

  • What Can You 3D Print With Metals?

    Design, test and produce metal parts with 3D printing that are simply not possible with standard manufacturing. Create lightweight, high-strength structures and deliver new capabilities.

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  • Advantages of Plastic 3D Printing

    3D print with plastics to build almost anything - used for prototyping, manufacturing, anatomical models and more. Select a plastic material and 3D technology to deliver the characteristics you need.

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    Materials

    Our extensive and versatile portfolio of 3D printing materials addresses the widest range of applications and performance characteristics in additive manufacturing, with plastic, elastomer, composite, wax, metal, bio-compatible and more material types.

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    Software

    Our engineering software enables the creation of 3D data from scans, design and using that data in manufacturing, 3D printing and 3D inspection of production parts.

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    Printers

    As the originator of 3D printing, 3D Systems offers a wide range of 3D printing technologies -- from metal to plastics, and from entry-level to production systems.

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  • Need help? We’re here.

    With advanced manufacturing facilities around the world, our team of application engineers provides industry and manufacturing expertise, all with localized support. We offer 24/7 access online, or you can contact our facilities directly and a project manager can help you with your needs.

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