FDM Takes Flight with NASA’s N+3
Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation evaluates a NASA concept study with a FDM wind tunnel prototype.Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation evaluates a NASA concept study with a FDM wind tunnel prototype.
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Prove and perfect your designs in rigorous testing scenarios with tough 3D printed prototypes. With a range of technologies and engineering-grade materials to choose from, you can reveal how your product performs before market production.
Correct errors and improve designs early in the development process by taking advantage of our fast prototyping services. High-performance prototypes built with FDM, LS or DMLS can withstand thermal, chemical and mechanical stress, adding a new level of performative data for your product.
Benefits of 3D Printing Functional Prototyping
Manage Thermal Coefficients
Realistically simulate the mechanical function of end use products by 3D printing parts in precise, dynamic friction and thermal coefficients with the same materials as the final product.
Simulate Utility
Mimic the functions of your product with living hinges and overmolds. Incorporate these simulations for a prototype that operates like the end product.
Tough-Testing Ready
Incorporate internal features, embed measurement equipment and utilize lightweight materials with prototypes for tough testing, such as wind tunnel testing.
737 Scale Model Uses LS to Fly
Area-1 creates PTERA with FDM for full-scale, manned flight test Read the Case Study
LS Improves Porsche 928 Performance
928 Motorsports develops LS intake runners for testing of Porsche engine928 Motorsports develops LS intake runners for testing of Porsche engine
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