3D Printing & Scanning

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Industrial 3D Printing Services

FDM & SLA Additive Manufacturing

Pfaff Technologies delivers professional 3D printing services for rapid prototyping, tooling, and production parts.

With advanced FDM and SLA capabilities, we produce complex geometries, carbon fiber-reinforced components, and high-resolution prototypes for aerospace, automotive, marine, and defense applications across North America.

From functional FDM prototypes to precision SLA models, our industrial 3D printing solutions accelerate product development while maintaining quality and precision. Fast turnaround, competitive pricing, and expert engineering support all under one roof.

What is Industrial 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is a manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects layer by layer from digital CAD models. Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing (machining, milling), additive manufacturing only adds material where needed, reducing waste, enabling complex geometries, and accelerating time-to-market.

Why Choose 3D Printing?

Complex Geometries: Create internal channels, lattice structures, and organic shapes impossible with traditional manufacturing

‍Rapid Prototyping: Test form, fit, and function in days instead of weeks iterate designs quickly without expensive tooling

‍Cost-Effective Low Volumes: Produce 1 to 1000+ parts economically without minimum order quantities or tooling investment

‍Material Versatility: Choose from engineering-grade thermoplastics, high-resolution resins, nylon polymers, and metal alloys

‍Design Freedom: Consolidate assemblies into single parts, reduce weight through topology optimization, and customize without added cost

‍When is 3D Printing the Right Choice?
‍Additive manufacturing excels for:

Functional prototypes requiring mechanical testing
Custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures for production
Low to medium volume production runs (1-10,000 parts)
Rapid iteration during product development
Bridge manufacturing while waiting for production tooling

At Pfaff Technologies, we help clients select the optimal 3D printing technology, material, and process parameters to achieve their performance requirements and budget constraints.

Our 3D Printing Technologies

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D Printing

Fused Deposition Modeling, also known as FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication), is the most widely used industrial 3D printing process. FDM builds parts by extruding heated thermoplastic filament through a precision nozzle, depositing material layer by layer.

FDM Advantages:

Wide material selection: ABS, PLA, Nylon (PA), PC, PETG, TPU
Carbon fiber-reinforced filaments for high strength-to-weight ratios
Large build volumes for bigger parts and assemblies
Excellent for functional prototypes and end-use parts
Cost-effective for durable, mechanically functional components
Heat-resistant and chemical-resistant material options

Our industrial FDM systems deliver precision, repeatability, and material properties suitable for demanding applications.

SLA (Stereolithography) 3D Printing

Stereolithography (SLA) uses a high-precision UV laser to cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer, producing parts with exceptional surface finish and fine feature detail. SLA is ideal when visual appearance, smooth surfaces, and dimensional accuracy are critical.

SLA Advantages:

Ultra-smooth surface finish with minimal post-processing
High dimensional accuracy and tight tolerances
Excellent for intricate details and fine features
Wide range of specialty resins (castable, flexible, tough, heat-resistant)
Ideal for presentation models and concept validation
Superior surface quality compared to FDM or SLS

Perfect for projects requiring show-quality surface finish and precise geometric features down to 0.025mm.

Technology Comparison Guide

Choose FDM When You Need:

‍✓ Functional Strength – Load-bearing parts, mechanical testing, structural components
✓ Durability – Impact resistance, chemical resistance, heat tolerance
✓ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement – Maximum strength-to-weight ratio
✓ Large Parts – Bigger build volumes for full-scale prototypes
✓ Cost-Effectiveness – Most economical option for functional parts
✓ Material Properties – Engineering-grade thermoplastics (ABS, Nylon, PC, PETG)
✓ End-Use Parts – Production components, tooling, fixtures

Choose SLA When You Need:

‍✓ Smooth Surface Finish – Presentation-quality aesthetics
✓ Fine Details – Intricate features, small text, complex geometries
✓ Dimensional Accuracy – Tight tolerances for precision fits
✓ Appearance Models – Client presentations, trade shows, photography
✓ Master Patterns – Investment casting, molding, vacuum casting
✓ Transparent Parts – Clear or translucent components
✓ Minimal Post-Processing – Parts ready for display with light finishing

Let’s bring your concept to life: schedule a consultation with our expert team today and unlock the next level of innovation in composite fabrication and additive manufacturing.

3D Scanning Services for Reverse Design & Quality Control

Pfaff Technologies uses advanced 3D scanning to capture precise digital models of complex parts and assemblies. From reverse engineering to quality control, our scanning services provide the accuracy and speed needed to streamline design, validation, and production.

What is 3D Scanning?

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3D scanning is the process of digitally capturing the shape and dimensions of an object using laser, light, or X-ray. The result is a highly accurate 3D model that can be used for design, inspection, or reproduction. Unlike traditional measurement tools, 3D scanning captures complex geometries quickly, without contact, and with unmatched precision.

Why choose Pfaff Technologies for 3D Scanning?

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Our in-house white light scanning technology delivers detailed surface geometry for parts that are difficult or impossible to measure with conventional tools. With expertise in composites and over 25 years of combined experience, Pfaff Technologies can turn scans into actionable data—whether for reverse engineering, CAD model creation, or dimensional quality control.

What Pfaff Technologies offers?

3D White Light Scanning

Accurate surface geometry capture: Ideal for organic, complex composite shapes.
‍Reverse engineering: Generate CAD models when no digital files exist.
‍Quality control & inspection: Compare scanned data to native CAD for precise validation.
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‍Key Benefits:

High accuracy & resolution for fine details and small parts.
‍Fast scanning: Captures entire surfaces quickly.
‍Non-contact process: No risk of damage to delicate or soft parts.
‍Design integration: Mesh data can be used for redesign or reproduction.
‍Quality assurance: Essential for dimensional inspection and compliance.

Delivering guaranteed quality

Pfaff Technologies ensures every scan is delivered with industry-leading accuracy and reliability. Whether for reverse engineering, inspection, or part validation, our scanning services provide the confidence clients need to move from physical part to digital model with precision and repeatability.

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