Industry Solution

3D Printing for Robotics & Automation Companies

SLS prints support-free grippers and manifolds with complex internal channels; SLM produces lightweight metal brackets ready for strength testing; FDM (including PEEK) covers durable fixtures; CNC takes over production once a design is validated.

3D Printing for Robotics & Automation Companies

Industry Pain Points

End-effectors and grippers iterate fast — conventional tooling can't keep pace with R&D cycles.
Robot-arm structural parts need a high strength-to-weight ratio; conventionally machined parts run heavy and eat into payload.
Outsourcing small-batch custom parts brings high cost and unpredictable lead times.
Functional parts often need support-free internal channels for cabling or pneumatics — impossible with conventional machining.
Metal structural parts need fast strength validation — waiting on batch CNC machining is too slow for early iteration.

Matched Equipment

Applications

  • Rapid-iteration printing of end-effectors and grippers
  • Lightweight robot-arm structural components
  • Fixtures and jigs for automation lines
  • Integrated housings with built-in sensor/cable routing
PA12 nylon functional part

PA12 nylon functional part

Metal lattice lightweight structure

Metal lattice lightweight structure

Dual-channel manifold

Dual-channel manifold

5-axis precision structural part

5-axis precision structural part

Frequently Asked Questions

Can SLS parts handle continuous industrial use?

PA12 and carbon-fiber-nylon material offer solid fatigue strength and wear resistance, and are already used in continuously-running grippers, ducting and clip fittings.

How much weight reduction is realistic for metal structural parts?

With lattice or topology-optimized design, 30–50% weight reduction is common — the exact figure depends on load and stiffness requirements.

How fast can you go from CAD to a working gripper prototype?

Standard-size SLS/FDM functional parts can ship as a working prototype within 48 hours.

Do you support small-batch production runs of 10–100 units?

Yes — that batch range is exactly where SLS/SLM has the strongest cost advantage over injection-mold tooling.

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