Providers & Products

We have manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from the area 3D plastic printed parts and components for medical technology, medical products

1 - 4 by 4 results

Additive manufacturing
Dipl.-Ing. Brecht GmbH
Our services
Dipl.-Ing. Brecht GmbH
Plastic-3D-Printing
topmodellfabrik GmbH

1 - 3 by 3 results

3D plastic printed parts

3D plastic printed parts

The most common type of 3D plastic printed parts are composites. These are made of a blend of thermoplastics and chopped fibers. Carbon fiber is the most common material used in these types of additive manufacturing processes. Adding this carbon fiber will boost the strength and properties of the plastics used in the part. While it will take longer to produce the parts, the process is worth it in the end. The benefits of using composites in additive manufacturing parts are numerous.

High-performance plastics are created through the use of continuous fibers. Most plastics used in 3D printing have been reinforced with carbon fiber, but other types such as glass fiber and Kevlar have also been developed. For more information on these materials, visit the dedicated guide. Further information about the process can be found on the following websites. To learn more, read the 3D plastic printing guide. We've outlined several benefits of plastic additive manufacturing parts and explained how they differ from the traditional process.

The process of 3D plastic printing is known as additive manufacturing. The process involves adding material to create a part and subtracting it through the process of subtractive manufacturing. While additive manufacturing is widely used for the creation of plastic parts, it is more often associated with end-use parts and metalworking contexts. Of the various technologies, the most common is the inkjet, which was first developed in the 1950s. This technology is widely used in the automotive industry and aerospace industries.

Among the three processes for 3D plastic printing, SLS is the most commonly used. It produces parts with excellent surface finishes and physical properties, but is costly and has limited volume. Another process, sheet lamination, is a low-cost alternative. In this method, alternating layers of materials are applied to a part to build a composite part. It's a relatively complex and expensive method of additive manufacturing.

Another common example of a 3D plastic part is a hearing aid. Rapid Shell Modeling is an approach to 3D printing hearing aids that uses a silicone-based impression of the ear canal. After the part is printed, the electronics are added to the 3D-printed model to make it durable and waterproof. The process is now available for almost every type of additive manufacturing. In March 2020, the Covid 19 virus was detected in the U.S., and it caused the entire manufacturing industry to shut down.

The use of additive manufacturing in 3D printing plastics has opened up many possibilities. AM has revolutionized the manufacturing process and allows people to print more complex and functional parts. With the advent of new technologies, 3D printing has become the standard for a variety of industries. There are now hundreds of thousands of hearing aids in the market today, which are made using this technology. With the rapid growth in manufacturing, it has become possible to manufacture custom-designed products and reduce costs.

Become a member of the “World Center for Medical Technology“

Become a digital exhibitor yourself in the online portal of the largest and best-known MedTech cluster region in Germany and inform the world of medical technology about your products and services as well as about news, events and career opportunities.

With an attractive online profile, we will help you to present yourself professionally on our portal as well as on Google and on social media.

Become a member
cd