ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING via CARBON 3D

Cutting the edge,
and your timelines

In Additive Manufacturing, your only limit is your own imagination

 

See How

Revolutionize Prototyping and Production


Traditional injection molding can be slow and costly, especially when complex geometries are involved. We understand that time and budget constraints can be a non-starter, which is why we’ve invested in Carbon DLS 3D printing technology, allowing you to rapidly prototype and produce intricate parts like lattice structures without the long lead times or high costs of tooling.

Benefits of Additive Manufacturing

No Tooling Required


Save weeks on lead time: Skip tooling and accelerate production timelines significantly

Iterate quickly without making costly tool modifications

Save thousands on tooling: Eliminate tooling and reduce production costs

Fast Lead Times


Quickly iterate on designs, reducing time from concept to market

Get parts fast, keeping operations running smoothly with minimal delays

Quickly produce components for trials, meeting deadlines and adapting to changes

Speed & Scalability 


Control surface finish and choose from X of surface finishes in Carbon Design Engine

Print multiple parts on the same platform without increasing build time

Optimized print speed enables 0.5 to 2 inches per hour across the build platform

Aprios is here to guide you

through the endless possibilities that Carbon DLS™ offers

Engineering Resins


Rigid Polyurethane similar to ABS, PolyCarbonate, Epoxy


Elastic Polyurethane similar to Thermoplastic Polyurethane, and TPE’s


Medical resins include: Biocompatible 10993-5, Cytotoxicity 10993-5, Skin Sensitivity ISO 10993-10

Close Tolerances 


Achieve precision with accuracy within ±70 micrometers + 1 μm per mm 


Ensure precision with accuracy within ±0.003 inches  + 0.001 in per in dimension size


Customizable slice thickness for optimal detail or faster production.25, 50 or 100 µm

Complex Geometries


Lattice Structures provide strength while reducing material usage


Create Organic or Biomimetic shapes that replicate natural structures


Hollow/Internal Channels within a solid part that allow for fluid or air passage

Optimize, Print, Perfect

Not just another service bureau—we’re your DFM expert and prototyping partner,
integrated with your R&D and Product Development team every step of the way

Prototyping & Production Ramp

Aprios will run test prints and build your parts custom Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) until parts can be reliably printed to customer standards. 


  • Customer will only pay Iteration Costs until Commercialization Launch, then customer can order on a price-per-part basis

    • This is important for products that require high cosmetic or dimensional standards

    • Aprios will maximize the number of parts per platform, customer will receive all parts printed on a platform

  • For prototypes that will be mass-produced in Injection Molding, Aprios can produce prototype or production tooling immediately after prototype phase


Prototype Price Chart

 

Pricing Details

  • Standard lead time is 3 weeks, payment by credit card before shipment

  • For Prototype+, please provide an Inspection Traveler as a PDF

  • Includes all Carbon Resins except SIL 30 & CE 221

  • Print size limited to:

    • M2- 15.7 x 9.8 x 18.1

    • L1 - 400 x 250 x 460 mm

  • Customers are responsible for shipping costs, which can be covered using your FedEx or UPS account or by Standard Ground

  • While we do our best to ensure dimensional accuracy, please note that Additive Manufacturing requires tailored printing and finishing processes, and order quantities and dimensional specifications are fulfilled on a best effort basis

  • Lot tracking, material certificates, and revision control are not included

 

Start Your Order Today 

  1. Upload your Design (accepted file formats include.stl, .obj, .wrl, .stp, .iges, .3mf, .dxf, .dwg, and .zip)
    a. Your confidentiality is guaranteed with world-class security protocols. 
  2. Receive Feedback on Pricing and Printability (this may take up to 30 seconds)
  3. Submit Order Draft to Aprios for Review
  4. Once Aprios approves the order, submit a Purchase Order pay by credit card using the secure portal or  
  5. Updates on order progress and shipping providing via email automatically
  6. For help with design, follow Carbon DLS guidelines document found here

The Value of Carbon DLS

Quality, Speed, & Flexibility

Multi Zone Lattice_Twist PingPong
Rigid Materials
  • MPU 100
    • Biocompatible, serializable, and chemically resistant
  • EPX 82
    • High-strength, excellent long-term durability, functional toughness
  • EPX 86FR
    • Flame retardance, functional toughness, long-term stability 
  • EPX 150
    • Temperature and chemical resistance, durable, steam sterilizable
  • RPU 70
    • Cost effective, high-strength, functional toughness, and high ductility 
Elastomeric/Soft Materials
  • EPU 40
    • Highly elastic, tear resistant, and energy damping
  • EPU 43
    • Soft, excellent durability and energy dampening
  • EPU 44
    • Highly resilient, tear resistant, 40% bio-based
  • EPU 45
    • Energy returning, customizable colors, tunable material stiffness
  • EPU 46
    • Energy-returning, customizable colors, tunable material stiffness
Engineer the Impossible 
Easy, Accelerated Product Development 
  • Design Engine’s can generate advanced conformal lattices in minutes. Meaning you can go from idea to printed part in just a few hours.
  • Carbon Design Engine usually eliminates any need for manual editing of struts within the lattice, and can automatically resolve lattice features while transitioning between different zones inside the same part for tunable performance.
  • To make prototyping modifications, all we need to do is change a file instead of modifying a tool

FDM 3D printing is typically used for prototyping, while additive manufacturing is often leveraged for both prototyping and end-use parts. The scalability and durability of additive manufacturing make it suitable for short-run production as well as production at scale.

  • Rapid Design Iterations because we don't need to make tool modifications
  • No tooling costs 
  • Repeatability 
  • Print an inch and hour across the entire build platform
  • Print more than part per platform, even with different part numbers

Additive Manufacturing- Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to explore the possibilities?

Our experts will guide you through the process, giving you tailored advice for every step of your project. 

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