{"id":2116,"date":"2026-03-13T14:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/?page_id=2116"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:34:59","slug":"tekniker-for-3d-printing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/tekniker-for-3d-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"3D printing techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>3D printing techniques<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE ABOUT THE TECHNIQUES WE USE FOR 3D PRINTING<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/order\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrder 3D printing\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/contact\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>AM Printservice offers a wide range of 3D printing technologies for both plastic and metal. Each technology has unique characteristics that make it suitable for different types of projects; from rapid prototypes to serial production in thousands of units. Here you will find an overview of our technologies and what sets them apart.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Plastic 3D printing techniques<\/h2>\n\t<p>We use several different printing technologies depending on the material, precision requirements and production volume. Each technology has its specific strengths and we always base our choices on your needs.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alignment.png\" alt=\"Alignment Step technology\" height=\"482\" width=\"628\" title=\"Alignment\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/sls-printing\/\">SLS &#8211; Selective Laser Sintering<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>SLS \u00e4r v\u00e5r mest anv\u00e4nda teknik f\u00f6r industriell 3D-printing i plast. Det \u00e4r en pulverb\u00e4ddsbaserad teknik d\u00e4r en laser selektivt sintrar polymerpartiklar lager f\u00f6r lager. Tekniken ger detaljer med h\u00f6g dimensionsstabilitet, god ytkvalitet och konsekvent geometrisk noggrannhet &#8211; utan behov av st\u00f6dstrukturer. SLS l\u00e4mpar sig s\u00e4rskilt v\u00e4l f\u00f6r funktionella <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-prototyper\/\">prototypes<\/a>, fixtures, machine components and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-print-for-manufacturing-industry\/reservdelar\/\">spare parts<\/a>\u00a0with internal geometry. Available materials include PA12, PA11, TPU and glass-filled PA12 GB.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/complete-guide-hp-mjf-3d-printer\/\">HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>HP Multi Jet Fusion is based on a powder bed system where a binding agent is applied layer by layer and cured with high heat from lamps. The result is high-precision details, uniform surface quality, and mechanical properties that surpass many traditional methods. MJF delivers up to ten times higher speed compared to conventional 3D printing techniques, making it ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/serietillverkning\/\">series production<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-print-for-manufacturing-industry\/on-demand\/\">on-demand production<\/a>. Materials that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/complete-guide-pa12-printing-in-plastic\/\">PA12<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/pa12-gb\/\">PA12 GB<\/a>, PA11, TPU and PP are available.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/fdm-printing\/\">FDM &#8211; Fused Deposition Modeling<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>FDM \u00e4r en extruderingsbaserad metod d\u00e4r termoplastiskt filament v\u00e4rms upp och deponeras lager f\u00f6r lager. Tekniken erbjuder h\u00f6g materialstyrka, bred materialkompatibilitet och korta ledtider &#8211; fr\u00e5n enstaka komponenter till mindre serier. FDM \u00e4r ett kostnadseffektivt alternativ f\u00f6r prototyper, verktygsjiggar och funktionella delar som beh\u00f6ver t\u00e5la mekanisk p\u00e5frestning eller kemisk exponering. Material som PLA, PETG, TPU,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-abs-plastic\/\">ABS<\/a> and nylon are available.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/additiv-tillverkning\/\">SLA\/DLP<\/a> &#8211; Stereolitografi och Digital Light Processing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>3D printing techniques based on the curing of resin with UV light, layer by layer. They offer very high detail precision, smooth surfaces, and the ability to reproduce geometrically complex models. The techniques are ideal for concept prototypes, visual models, moulds, and components requiring high dimensional accuracy. SLA\/DLP enable printing with standard, flexible, heat-resistant, or biocompatible resins, providing a wide range of possibilities to meet diverse design needs.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-with-step-technology\/\">STEP\u2122<\/a> &#8211; Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process<\/h3>\n<p>En avancerad 3D-printteknik fr\u00e5n Evolve Additive Solutions som kombinerar styrkan fr\u00e5n traditionell formsprutning med flexibiliteten hos 3D-printing. Processen anv\u00e4nder elektrofotografisk avbildning f\u00f6r att applicera termoplastpulver med upp till 600 dpi uppl\u00f6sning, f\u00f6ljt av exakt skiktjustering och sammansm\u00e4ltning med v\u00e4rme och tryck. STEP\u2122 ger t\u00e4ta, h\u00e5llbara komponenter med h\u00f6g dimensionsnoggrannhet &#8211; utan behov av verktyg eller efterbearbetning. L\u00e4mpad f\u00f6r funktionella prototyper och mindre produktionsserier i tekniska plaster som ABS.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<h2>Metal 3D printing techniques<\/h2>\n\t<p>Our metal materials enable the manufacture of complex, fully functional parts with high strength and heat resistance. We offer stainless steel 316L, aluminium and titanium, among others. Based on your requirements, we recommend the right material and technology for your application.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3D-parts_on-demand-production-and-prototypes-scaled.webp\" alt=\"3D printed industrial parts. Example of production on demand\" height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" title=\"3D parts_on demand production and prototypes\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/dmls\/\">DMLS &#8211; Direct Metal Laser Sintering<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>DMLS is our technology for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/\">3D printing in metal<\/a>. En h\u00f6geffektslaser sm\u00e4lter metallpulver skikt f\u00f6r skikt och skapar fullt funktionella detaljer med komplex geometri som ofta \u00e4r om\u00f6jlig att tillverka med traditionella metoder. DMLS m\u00f6jligg\u00f6r funktionsintegration &#8211; flera funktioner samlas i en enda komponent &#8211; och ger effektiv materialanv\u00e4ndning genom att \u00f6verskottspulver kan \u00e5teranv\u00e4ndas. Vi arbetar med\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/316l-stainless-steel\/\">stainless steel 316L<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/3d-printing-aluminum\/\">aluminium<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/3d-printing-in-titanium\/\">titan<\/a>. The technology is used in the aerospace, automotive, energy, defence and medical industries.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Which technology is right for your project?<\/h2>\n\t<p>The right technology depends on your project's requirements. Material, geometry, volume and application determine it. We help you choose the optimal solution based on your needs, whether it's a single prototype or a production run of thousands of units. Read the FAQs below or contact us directly for advice.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/am_printservice_ima.png\" alt=\"3D printing and materials is an area that AM Printservice is exploring in collaboration with the Innovative Materials Arena, IMA.\" height=\"1438\" width=\"2442\" title=\"am_printservice_ima\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>Frequently asked questions about 3D printing technologies<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Which technology is best for prototyping?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on the purpose of the prototype. For visual prototypes with a high surface finish, SLA is the best choice. For functional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-prototyper\/\">prototypes<\/a>\u00a0to be tested under real-life conditions, we recommend HP MJF or SLS in plastic, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/dmls\/\">DMLS<\/a>\u00a0if the part is to be made of metal. FDM is a cost-effective option for simple functional tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Which technology is suitable for mass production?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/complete-guide-hp-mjf-3d-printer\/\">HP Multi Jet Fusion<\/a>\u00a0is our primary technology for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/serietillverkning\/\">series production<\/a>\u00a0in plastic thanks to its high speed and consistent quality. For metal parts in series, DMLS is used. Both technologies scale well from hundreds to thousands of units.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Can you print in both plastic and metal?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, we do. We offer four techniques for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/\">plastic<\/a>\u00a0(MJF, SLS, FDM and SLA) and one for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/\">metal<\/a>\u00a0(DMLS). The metal materials include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/316l-stainless-steel\/\">stainless steel 316L<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/3d-printing-aluminum\/\">aluminium<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/3d-printing-in-titanium\/\">titan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">How long is the delivery time?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>F\u00f6r plastdetaljer \u00e4r leveranstiden normalt upp till 5 arbetsdagar. Metalldetaljer via DMLS tar vanligtvis 2-3 veckor beroende p\u00e5 komplexitet och efterbearbetning. Beh\u00f6ver du snabbare leverans? Kontakta oss s\u00e5 ser vi vad vi kan g\u00f6ra.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\">What is the difference between MJF and SLS?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Both are powder bed technologies but work in different ways.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/complete-guide-hp-mjf-3d-printer\/\">MJF<\/a>\u00a0uses binding agents and infrared energy, while\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/sls-printing\/\">SLS<\/a>\u00a0uses a laser to sinter the material. In practice, MJF provides higher production speed and more consistent mechanical performance, while SLS offers a wide range of materials and high dimensional stability.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\">How do I know which material is suitable?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The choice of material is governed by the requirements of the part. Mechanical strength, temperature resistance, chemical resistance and surface finish. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/complete-guide-pa12-printing-in-plastic\/\">PA12<\/a>\u00a0is our most versatile plastic material, while\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/pa12-gb\/\">PA12 GB<\/a>\u00a0provides increased rigidity.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/material-och-tekniker-for-3d-printing\/\">See our complete material overview<\/a>\u00a0or contact us for advice.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tContact us for a free consultation\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Tell us about your project and we will get back to you with a recommendation on materials, technology and delivery time. 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