Services

3D Printing

Using advanced 3D printing technology, we can create unique and custom-made objects. Artists and designers utilize this innovative technique to craft breathtaking sculptures, functional masterpieces, and sophisticated decorative pieces. Advances in 3D printing materials and finishes enable us to experiment with a wide range of structures, colors, and textures. Whether it's designing personalized jewelry, producing complex prototypes, or creating blow-ups for the marketing and advertising industry, 3D printing makes it possible.

The benefits of 3D printing for creative purposes:

Any size is possible, from small to very large.
Sustainable production methods.
Time
Design freedom of the 3D design, allowing freedom in your creative process.
Local production without massive waste streams is sustainable and ethically responsible.
Series production is easy to achieve without high mold costs.

What is 3D printing?

3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM), Rapid Prototyping, or Rapid Manufacturing, is a production technique where a digital (3D) file is converted into a tangible (3D) object. The object is built layer by layer by a 3D printer.

Materials

Our 3D printers

Photocentric magna (MSLA)

510mm x 280mm x 350mm

16mm per hour

Tensile strenght: 60 MPa

Flexural strenght: 81 MPa

Massivit (gDP)

142cm x 111cm x 180cm 35cm per hour

Tensile strenght: 47 MPa

Flexural strenght: 196 MPa

Sinterit lisa pro (SLS)

150mm x 200mm x 260mm 3mm per hour

Tensile strenght: 32 MPa

Flexural strenght: 47 MPa

What 3D printing techniques exist in general?

There are several techniques to create a (3D) object, mainly by building the object layer by layer. Below are brief descriptions of the three most well-known 3D printing techniques:

The most well-known technique is FDM printing, this method involves melting a plastic filament and depositing it layer by layer.

With SLS printing , objects are formed by fusing (sintering) ultra-fine powder particles (also layer by layer) using heat, such as from a laser.

SLA printing, also known as stereolithography , is a term used to describe various methods that fall under this category. With this technique, each layer is exposed from a liquid bath containing a UV-sensitive liquid polymer. (resin) The liquid solidifies exactly where the UV light shines. The light sources can be a UV laser, UV LEDs combined with an LCD screen, or a projector (DLP), but developments are advancing rapidly.

Over the years, 3D Next Level has gained extensive experience with all three of these techniques and their many variations. Currently, we primarily focus on SLA and SLS printing technologies.

SLA 3D printer

High level of detailing
Isotropic material (material properties are the same in all directions)
Both large and small 3D prints are possible with SLA 3D printing
Fast printing method, large quantities feasible per day
Surface quality is high, comparable to injection-molded products
Complex models possible
SLA can 3D print hollow objects
Various high-quality materials (resins) available
Non-porous

Challenges of SLA 3D printing:

3D prints are supported with supports that need post-processing
The 3D printing process must be executed well to prevent warping
Materials are becoming stronger, tougher, and more durable. However, there are limitations in some cases. Therefore, it's essential to carefully consider what is feasible for each application
We glue threaded inserts into our 3D prints; they cannot be melted in

SLS 3D-printer:

Complete design freedom during 3D printing because it is printed without supports
No/less post-processing of the 3D prints because there are no supports attached
Through "digital nesting," many parts can be printed simultaneously in one batch
Proven status and materials are all-round and well-known (PA12 and TPU)
Materials are strong and tough (post-processing is easy with this material)
High temperature resistance (HDT)

Challenges of SLS 3D printing:

Large-format 3D printing with this technique is not yet possible
The surface is porous, which can be a challenge for some applications
Detailing level is lower/coarser compared to SLA 3D prints
Some geometries are challenging to print due to heat and warping

3D Next Level is more than just a 3D printing service.

At 3D Next Level, 3D printing is only part of the process. In fact, we supply completely finished products, providing a total solution for our customer. For example, you can think of: