When an international leader in the food machines and research industry needed functional parts to test its designs, it turned to Thogus for our rapid prototyping capabilities. We have several Stratasys Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines that create parts in as little as 24 hours to a few days. Parts are built in layers, providing a real, durable and functional thermoplastic component on demand.  

FDM is the additive technology that produces the most durable and precise thermoplastic parts. Our clients benefit from:

• functional prototypes
• reduced design time
• lowered total cost

The process we used exceeded our customer’s expectations because we were able to assemble the parts into complete product prototypes and test them.

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is often used by companies attempting to achieve the same customer and product benefits. While SLS has qualities that fit certain projects, Thogus uses real thermoplastics, which creates truly bonded parts that don’t crumble like some created by SLS. In addition, by applying a smoothing process, our parts are stronger, watertight and better looking.

To compare the various methods of rapid prototyping technology, view our comparison chart.