3D Printing for Consumer ProductsEmbrace Mass Customization With Additive ManufacturingWhile traditional injection molding remains king for the mass production of consumer goods, an increase in demand for custom products has uncovered an urgent need for mass customization Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE™) 3D Printing Platform has the power to keep pace with traditional manufacturing methods while creating highly customized, commercial-grade parts without impacting quality, strength, or performance.Key Applications Rapid PrototypingBring ideas to life using unique materials and various designs to test and present custom solutions. CastingEnsure a perfect fit before approving final injection molds for mass production. End-Use Parts Quickly print commercial-grade parts with precision and repeatability.HIGH SPEED EXTRUSION FOR CONSUMER GOODSAs the industry’s most advanced high-speed extrusion system for scale manufacturing of commercial-grade functional parts, Essentium's HSE 3D Printing Platform and material offerings are designed to reduce your time time-to-market.Essentium has the industry’s best and broadest material portfolio that features filaments with excellent surface finish like Essentium PCTG, ESD-safe materials such as Essentium HTN-Z, and flexible filaments like Essentium TPU 58D AS. This wide range of industrial-grade materials makes any application achievable whether it's one-off, low-volume, or mass production.Recommended Machines HSE 280i HT 3D PRINTERThe HSE 280i HT 3D Printer is the only system with truly independent dual extruders. Use Support Mode to print complex geometries for production or end-use parts. READ MORE HSE 180•ST 3D PRINTEREssentium's lowest temperature system gives consumer goods manufacturers the speed to print at scale at temperatures optimal for the industry READ MORE Recommended Materials Essentium TPU 90A Flame RetardantEssentium Flame Retardant TPU 90A has been engineered to have the perfect balance of elasticity and toughness.Find out more » Essentium TPU 74DEssentium TPU 74D is the highest durometer filament in our broad flexible portfolio.Find out more » Essentium PA-CFEssentium PA-CF is a carbon fiber-infused polyamide filament specially formulated for additive manufacturing. Essentium PA-CF provides exceptional strength, durability, thermal stability, and stiffness that is customary of carbon fiber materials, and is readily printable with a wide processing window, providing a highly accessible engineering-grade solution or open platform and even open-air printers.Find out more » Essentium PA (Nylon)Essentium PA (Nylon) provides exceptional strength and durability while retaining a surprising amount of stiffness. BASF formulated, Essentium produced.Find out more »Why Essentium?Speed to market is critical to capitalize on the next hot trend. Additive manufacturing expands your design possibilities while reducing turnaround time whether prototyping, making molds, producing end-use parts or the total package. Are you a manufacturer of identical parts for multiple supply chains? Quickly and easily differentiate brands for each channel. Do you make products or apparel emblazoned with team or company logos? Execute short runs with the same speed and profitability as injection molding. Are you a third party aftermarket parts supplier? Ensure a perfect fit and optimal alignment with accurate prototyping. The Essentium HSE 180 3D Printing Platform is built for reliability at scale so you can make the mold or make the parts – it's your choice. A wide range of filament materials transform any application through 3D printing whether it's one-off, low volume or mass production. Request A QuoteRequest a quote of Essentium's unique 3D printing technologies today. Request A Quote Essentium BlogsSeptember 22, 2022October 28, 2022Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites Applications for Additive ManufacturingManufacturers use carbon fiber reinforced composites for industrial applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, medical devices, and battery industry, as well as countless others. The proven advantages of reinforced materials open opportunities for additive manufacturing applications that were previously unachievable. Read More July 13, 2022October 28, 20223D Printed Prosthetic Devices: The Impact of Biocompatible MaterialsAdditive manufacturing (AM) technology and biocompatible materials can change how orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) clinicians help patients. These emerging advancements allow clinicians to craft devices faster and cheaper without sacrificing patient comfort and care. Read More July 6, 2022October 28, 2022Manufacturing Applications for 3D Printed Jigs & FixturesJigs and fixtures are the unsung heroes of the factory floor. They enable the consistency and repeatability needed to achieve mass production, guiding people and robots through precise manufacturing and assembly operations.This article discusses how Essentium’s HSE technology helped open the door to a growing number of production line applications for 3D printed jigs and […] Read More
Essentium TPU 90A Flame RetardantEssentium Flame Retardant TPU 90A has been engineered to have the perfect balance of elasticity and toughness.Find out more »
Essentium TPU 74DEssentium TPU 74D is the highest durometer filament in our broad flexible portfolio.Find out more »
Essentium PA-CFEssentium PA-CF is a carbon fiber-infused polyamide filament specially formulated for additive manufacturing. Essentium PA-CF provides exceptional strength, durability, thermal stability, and stiffness that is customary of carbon fiber materials, and is readily printable with a wide processing window, providing a highly accessible engineering-grade solution or open platform and even open-air printers.Find out more »
Essentium PA (Nylon)Essentium PA (Nylon) provides exceptional strength and durability while retaining a surprising amount of stiffness. BASF formulated, Essentium produced.Find out more »
September 22, 2022October 28, 2022Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites Applications for Additive ManufacturingManufacturers use carbon fiber reinforced composites for industrial applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, medical devices, and battery industry, as well as countless others. The proven advantages of reinforced materials open opportunities for additive manufacturing applications that were previously unachievable. Read More
July 13, 2022October 28, 20223D Printed Prosthetic Devices: The Impact of Biocompatible MaterialsAdditive manufacturing (AM) technology and biocompatible materials can change how orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) clinicians help patients. These emerging advancements allow clinicians to craft devices faster and cheaper without sacrificing patient comfort and care. Read More
July 6, 2022October 28, 2022Manufacturing Applications for 3D Printed Jigs & FixturesJigs and fixtures are the unsung heroes of the factory floor. They enable the consistency and repeatability needed to achieve mass production, guiding people and robots through precise manufacturing and assembly operations.This article discusses how Essentium’s HSE technology helped open the door to a growing number of production line applications for 3D printed jigs and […] Read More
