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How It Works
From single prototypes to high quantity production parts, we’ve got you covered
Expertise
As two experienced manufacturing engineers with degrees in mechanical and electromechanical engineering, we work together with CAD designers, additive manufacturing engineers, and skilled 3D printing technicians. Our main goal is to carefully create prototypes that match specific requirements.
At Nebula 3D, our team’s know-how comes from years of experience in making advanced materials, working in mechanical and Electrical engineering, and understanding materials like plastics really well.
Nebula 3D prides itself on being a fabrication partner from start to finish. After inspection and quality assurance, our team can assemble, pack, and ship your product. Our kitting service ensures that every part you need is delivered on time and undamaged. This service reduces customers’ labor and inventory costs, while increasing productivity and cash flow.
Technology & Materials
Nebula 3D, located in Boston, MA, operates with a full suite of SLS, SLA, FDM, and DLP 3D printing technologies.
Choose from a wide variety of materials, including nylon, PLA, and carbon fiber-reinforced ABS. Unsure about which material suits your application best? No worries! Our experts can guide you through material selection and post-processing options to ensure that your part attains the desired properties and finish.
Prototyping
On-Demand Design
Accelerate your time to market by leveraging Nebula3D’s proficient design and engineering CAD service, even if you lack a 3D CAD file.
Reverse Engineering
The process of reverse engineering involves transforming an existing physical object into a 3D CAD model. Our service team efficiently conducts 3D scans of small or large objects, both on-site and off-site, to generate CAD models for prototypes and legacy parts.
Printing Technology
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Also known as fused filament fabrication (FFF), FDM is the most widely used method of 3D printing at the consumer level, fueled by the emergence of hobbyist 3D printers. This technique is well-suited for basic proof-of-concept models and quick, low-cost prototyping of simple parts, such as parts that might typically be machined.
Stereolithography (SLA)
Invented in the 1980s, SLA was the world’s first 3D printing technology. It is still one of the most popular technologies for professionals today. SLA printing produces parts with the highest resolution and accuracy, the clearest details, and the smoothest surface finishes. Resin 3D printing is a great option for highly detailed prototypes requiring tight tolerances and smooth surfaces, such as molds, patterns, and functional parts. SLA parts can also be highly polished and/or painted after printing, resulting in client-ready parts with custom finishes.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
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Digital Light Processing (DLP)
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