Proto Labs Expands 3D Printing Service with HP's Multi Jet Fusion Technology

Due to Proto Labs industrial 3D printing expertise, HP selected the company as a foundational partner for its launch of Multi Jet Fusion technology. The collaboration is part of HPs efforts to establish a global network of 3D printing service providers.

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a global leader in technology-enabled, rapid manufacturing, has announced the addition of Multi Jet Fusion to its suite of 3D printing technologies. The production-grade 3D printing technology, developed by HP, builds fully functional plastic prototypes and production parts with accelerated speed, detailed precision, and consistent mechanical properties.


Due to Proto Labs industrial 3D printing expertise, HP selected the company as a foundational partner for its launch of Multi Jet Fusion technology. The collaboration is part of HPs efforts to establish a global network of 3D printing service providers.

HPs Multi Jet Fusion technology uses an inkjet array to apply fusing and detailing agents across a bed of nylon powder, which are then fused by heating elements into a solid layer. The technologys unique approach to binding powder results in more isotropic material properties, faster build speeds, and, ultimately, lower costs compared to other powder-based 3D printing processes.

Proto Labs has worked with select customers to optimize the Multi Jet Fusion process for its 3D printing offering. "Before introducing any manufacturing process at Proto Labs, we execute thorough testing to develop a repeatable process and ensure we can meet our quality standards," said Greg Thompson, global product manager of 3D printing at Proto Labs. "We are extremely confident with the feature resolution and quality surface finishes we have seen with HPs Multi Jet Fusion and are excited to offer our customers another tool to accelerate product development and reduce manufacturing costs."

Proto Labs now offers five different industrial 3D printing processes, producing plastic, metal, and elastomeric components in as fast as one day.

About Proto Labs
Proto Labs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts. The technology-enabled company uses rapid 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding processes to produce parts within days. The result is an unprecedented speed-to-market value for designers and engineers and an on-demand resource throughout a products life cycle. Visit protolabs.com for more information.

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