EXACT 3D DESIGN / ADVANCED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Advanced additive manufacturing. Engineered for the application.

Functional components, prototypes and assemblies—designed around material behavior, real-world performance and the right manufacturing process.

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Made for function

Not everything should be printed in one piece.

EX3D roller bearing mechanical assembly
Design for additive manufacturing

The best part is the one that works—not necessarily the one that prints easiest.

We use multi-part construction, practical fasteners, inserts and hybrid assemblies when they improve strength, fit, serviceability or production economics.

EX3D fan mount front rendering
Functional partsApplication-specific geometry
EX3D fan mount rear rendering
Purposeful detailsMounting and assembly interfaces
EX3D custom tram car enclosure rendering
Custom solutionsFit-for-purpose enclosures and parts
Choosing the right process

Different quantities. Different economics.

Additive manufacturing can avoid dedicated tooling costs. Injection molding may cost less per part at higher quantities. The crossover depends on the design and process.

$0$5k$10k$15k05001,000Quantity (parts)Additive: $18 / partMolding: $6k tooling + $2.50 / part≈388 parts

Hypothetical illustration only—not EX3D pricing or a universal break-even point. CNC machining, sheet metal and other processes may be preferable depending on tolerances, materials and volumes.

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ENGINEERING IN PRACTICE

From design to physical part

Keeping CAD, iteration, and polymer fabrication close together allows rapid evaluation of fit, function, assembly, and manufacturability.

FFF additive manufacturing

Parts are built layer by layer, enabling geometries that may be difficult or impractical with conventional subtractive processes.

Engineering polymers

Material selection considers mechanical loading, temperature, environmental exposure, appearance, and the actual application.

Design for additive manufacturing

Orientation, anisotropy, wall structure, tolerances, and post-processing requirements are considered as part of the design.

ENGINEERING IN PRACTICE

Prototype, refine, manufacture

One-off replacement components, fixtures, enclosures, custom parts, and small production runs can all benefit from an iterative process. Not every job needs to be large or complicated.

ENGINEERING IN PRACTICE

When another process is better

EX3D can evaluate alternatives rather than forcing a design onto an in-house printer. Explore specialist manufacturing for additional production routes.

Let’s talk about what you need.

Bring a drawing, a sample part, or simply an explanation of the problem. We can discuss a practical next step.

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