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Ultimate 3D now offers TPE Material in SLS

Nov 29, 2023

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing can be a powerful combination, offering several benefits. Here's an outline of the advantages of using TPE with SLS 3D printing: Material Flexibility: TPEs are known for their flexibility...

UL 94 / V-0 SLS Material for your projects!

May 9, 2022

So, we wrote about this a couple of months ago and it is catching on!We now have a Nylon 12 that is UL 94 / V-0 certified for your electronic enclosures and holders. The material properties are similar to Nylon12, we can provide a material datasheet upon request. We...

3D Printing for a world on fire!

Mar 14, 2022

OK, so I don't think we will be in the business of printing bomb shelters, given the current events, it may not be a bad idea though! In SLS we have had "fire retardant" materials that meet FAA's FAR 25.853 burn requirements. This has allowed us opportunity to print...

Ultimate 3d-Changing how we price lower quantity part runs!

Sep 29, 2017

At Ultimate 3D we excel at large production runs. As a result, we compete with injection molding prices when you amortize the tooling into the mix. We have come to realize that our pricing structure is inhibitive to the onesie, twosie quantities. Hence, we have...

Ultimate 3D now Finishing 3D Printed Parts

Dec 1, 2016

Finishing 3D Printed Parts We have teamed up with a world class Painter/Finisher to help bring your prototype and production parts to life. Finishing 3D printed price. We offer a full spectrum of colors, once the color is decided you can chose a finish from Flat to...

Ultimate 3D Has Expanded

Nov 28, 2016

Our New Prodways P4000X printer has arrived and is up and running! What does this mean for you? It means we can print twice as many parts keeping our outstanding lead-time to 1 week or less. From the beginning we have situated ourselves to be your number one...

Ultimate 3D now printing with ALUMIDE

Jun 15, 2016

Alumide is a material used in 3D printing consisting of nylon filled with aluminum particles, its name being a combination of the words aluminum and polymide.The aluminum in the plastic creates a unique feel and look. Your part will have a slight "sparkle" to it in a...

Hydrographic Print Finishes

Sep 3, 2015

The Team at Ultimate 3 D are now offering Hydrographic Print Finishes!If you have a project that requires a custom finish we now offer hydrographic prints from TWN Industries.We have taken on the task to learn and implement this discipline into our mix of finishes...

Ultimate 3D Open House

Aug 26, 2015

A little over a year ago we became Ultimate 3D LLC, in celebration we want to throw a party and you are invited! Please RSVP at info@ult3d.com so we know how many to plan for. Many have already committed, but we don"t want anyone left out! We will have locally grown...

Ultimate 3D is proud to sponsor Palatov Motorsports as they take on Heavy Hitters for another win in this year’s Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb

Jun 24, 2015

The Ultimate 3D team has a history and love for racing, so we’re excited to sponsor Palotov Motorsport as they once again take on the challenge Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb on June 28, 2015.Also known as “The Race to the Clouds,” The Pike’s Peak International...

3D Printing Assemblies no assembly required!

Jun 8, 2015

As 3D printing becomes more prevalent in the manufacturing arena and as we continue to master the art, new doors open and new ways of thinking emerge. Designers and engineers can create assemblies with fewer nuts and bolts, fewer items on a bill of materials and fewer...

Keys to a Cost effective 3D Printed Project

Apr 30, 2015

Often we receive models that are bulky and rather large. Take the Sioux Falls Cathedral for instance, a great architectural piece.Sioux Falls CathedralThe bounding box is 141mm x 183mm x 189mm tall, with a solid volume of 1283 cubic centimeters. As is, this will not...

Reaching New Heights: 3D Printing in Aerospace & Why it’s Catching On

Apr 10, 2015

Today, 3D printing is streamlining processes in companies of all sizes, with particular prominence in the automotive, aerospace, medical, and defense sectors. In this post we will focus on 3D printing in aerospace, including how and why the technology has gained so...

Comparing SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) with injection molding

Apr 2, 2015

Before you manufacture anything, you need to decide two major things: What material(s) your product will be made of. How to manufacture it. This post will contrast injection molding and 3D printing, specifically looking at the costs associated with each....

Seven Reasons Businesses Prefer Using 3D Printing for Production

Mar 26, 2015

You've probably heard. Many companies have switched over from traditional manufacturing, thrilled about the way 3D printing has streamlined their production processes. But those who are still warming up to 3D printing may have their reservations about how it can be...

3D Printing with Nylon: Why we love it, and you should too

Mar 16, 2015

As many of you may already know, nylon is a thermoplastic. If you're 3D printing with nylon materials, you're either using a powder that hardens into durable plastic when melted by a laser, or you're using a plastic filament that's extruded through a nozzle. Nylon has...

3D Printing Takes the Stage: How 3D printing is used today in theater & movies

Mar 4, 2015

Every day, it seems a new industry is experimenting with 3D printing, whether it’s to save time and money, or to simply have fun pushing the limits with a new technology. We’ve seen 3D printing in architecture, both in architectural models and in real world building...

Kickstarter Fuels 3D Printing Innovation

Feb 24, 2015

If you’re someone who keeps your eye on Kickstarter projects, you’ve probably noticed that people are constantly innovating in the 3D printing industry, especially on the consumer level. We’re excited to live in a world where people support each other’s ideas and help...

From our 3D Workshop: Motorbike inventions

Feb 17, 2015

As a 3D printing company, we’d be crazy not to bring some of our own designs into reality. As humans, we’re continually encountering challenges in the way we live, work, travel, everything. You might have noticed innovation is one of our core values, and we put it to...

How To Waste Your Money With 3D Printing

Feb 10, 2015

Nobody wants to waste their money. But it’s easy to get swept up in purchasing trends without asking why everyone wants in on them. One of 3D printing’s greatest benefits is the cost efficiency it creates by allowing the business or consumer to pay for exactly what...