3D printing opportunities by industry
Möglichkeiten des 3D Drucks nach Branchen

3D printing is used particularly frequently in the following sectors:
Automotive
Medicine
Engineering
Motorsport
Aviation and aerospace
Construction office
Architecture & exhibition models
Electronic devices
Office furniture
Automotive

There has always been a lot of pressure in the automotive industry. On the one hand, there is price pressure from all sides. But it’s not just about beating the competition on price. When it comes to innovation, too, the automotive industry is always about higher, faster and further.
By using rapid prototyping, car manufacturers have the opportunity to work much faster in research and development. Prototypes and small parts of all kinds can be printed quickly and particularly effectively. In addition to faster production of testable prototypes, the 3D printing process also offers the possibility of manufacturing fault-optimized exhaust ducts.
This results in products that comply with UL94-V0 fire protection regulations. Temperatures of up to 300 degrees Celsius can be withstood here without any problems and resistance to chemicals such as fuels, hydrogen, engine oil and the like is also ensured.
For over 25 years, we have been a reliable supplier for the major car manufacturers in Germany and throughout Europe and, of course, for their suppliers. Thanks to our many years of experience in this industry, we can also help you to utilize the advantages of 3D printing in your company. For example, we can supply you with standard parts such as threaded bushes or bearings, either fully encapsulated or overmolded. Even complete assemblies can be printed and then delivered in one go. This saves you time for a whole series of assembly steps.

- Interieur + Exterieur
- REACH/RoHS Compliant
- Material properties like PA6.6 ; PP, PE, ABS, TPE etc.
- Flammability according to UL94-V0
- High temperature resistant up to over 300°C
- Resistance to chemicals such as fuel, engine oil, hydrogen, etc.
- Top coated
- Standard parts such as threaded bushes or bearings directly encapsulated/molded
- Any size can be produced
- Complete assemblies supplied pre-assembled
Suitable technology: Vacuum casting, MJF, SLS
Medicine

3D printing was also very popular in medical technology right from the start. Initially, however, it was more of a dream. To one day be able to print prostheses that are individually adapted to the needs of the person who is to wear them. What once sounded a little like science fiction is now a welcome reality.
In addition to such special features, 3D printing is also often used in the field of dentistry. 3D printing technology is also used in the construction of medical equipment. Even medical equipment can be produced quickly and effectively with the help of a 3D printer.
However, the fact that dreams and ideas from the early days of 3D printing have long since become reality does not necessarily mean that no new plans can grow. Today, for example, it is bioprints that the industry and numerous experts are hoping will gain momentum. Entire organs could be printed on them. But bioprints also include bones, bone parts and tissue.
Of course, the finished prints also have to be able to withstand a great deal in the field of medical technology. Prints that are produced for a medical technology company must be sterilizable in terms of material. They must also be biocompatible. With our products, we naturally also guarantee that the finished prints are resistant to chemicals such as
- Acetone
- Alcohol

- Medical Materials
- Biocompatible
- Metals like titan or stainless steel
- Resistance to chemicals such as acetone, alcohols, etc.
Suitable technology: Vacuum casting, MJF, SLS, High Resolution, SLM
Engineering


Another exciting field of activity for our 3D printers is mechanical engineering. This is where additive manufacturing comes into its own, especially when it comes to the production of smaller quantities.
We are happy to realize small and large mechanical components and seals according to your ideas. We can also produce covers and cladding in a wide range of sizes for you. One of the advantages of choosing 3D printed products manufactured by us is that we pay attention to the highest quality. Abrasion-resistant components are just as much a matter of course as workpieces that are particularly robust thanks to fiber-reinforced plastic. We can also offer you high-precision small parts in the millimeter range or significantly larger printed products. We can even supply you with complete pre-assembled assemblies.
- Abrasion-resistant components
- Top coated
- High-precision micro parts in the millimeter range up to a component size of 1.000 x 1.000 x 2.000 mm
- Resistance to chemicals such as acetone, alcohols, etc.
- Complete assemblies supplied pre-assembled
- Standard parts such as threaded bushes or bearings directly encapsulated/molded
Suitable technology: Vacuum casting, MJF, SLS, SLM, HR
Motorsport

At first glance, motorsport and 3D printing do not necessarily go together. However, our specialization in custom-made products and small series is an important reason why we have been a competent partner to various customers in the motorsport sector for many years.
One of the greatest successes of one of our partners in the motorsport sector was the Formula 1 World Championship in 1999, when Mikka Häkkinen’s world champion car was equipped with 3D printed components from our 3D printers.
What has not changed to this day is our enthusiasm for perfection. Because this is exactly what is needed for components in a sport as demanding as motorsport. Here, it is important to meet maximum standards and performance requirements while at the same time offering perfection in terms of resistance optimization.

- Our products for the motorsport sector are heat-resistant up to 300 degrees Celsius.
- The special design of the fiber-reinforced materials gives our print models exceptional stability.
- They also meet the fire protection requirements in accordance with UL94-V0.
- Thanks to our many years of experience in motorsport, our employees have repeatedly succeeded in producing topology-optimized components with the lowest possible weight while increasing performance in relation to comparable products.
As there are no design restrictions here, we can work with you to fully concentrate on increasing your performance when developing and implementing new components. Would you also like to know how you can benefit from the many years of experience and expertise of our employees? Simply contact our customer service team with confidence. Thanks to our high level of flexibility and very short response times, we can certainly help you out of a jam or two at short notice.


- High temperature resistant up to over 300°C
- Flammability according to UL94-V0
- REACH/RoHS Compliant
- Fiber-reinforced materials (GFK, CFK)
- High flexibility and short response time of our customer service
- Topology-optimized components; weight reduction with simultaneous increase in performance
- No restrictions in the design, which means full focus on increasing performance
Aviation and Aerospace

It was one of the first industries to recognize the advantages of 3D printing and to use them quickly and purposefully. As a result, aerospace companies have been equipping their finished models with lightweight 3D printed parts for around three decades now. Perfection is absolutely essential, especially in a sector such as aerospace.
In hardly any other industry are the materials exposed to such enormous pressure and such difficult conditions. This means that high temperature resistance is important here – but also a high degree of strength and robustness. Fire protection must of course also be taken into account when developing components from the 3D printer. The special requirements in terms of strength are met by using fiber-reinforced materials.


Over the last few decades, Albtec has proven to be a true partner in terms of development, consulting and production for the industry. We would be delighted to share our expertise with you.
- Flammability according to UL94-V0
- Fiber-reinforced materials (GFK, CFK)
- High temperature resistant up to over 300°C
- Topology-optimized components; weight reduction with simultaneous increase in performance
Suitable technology: Vacuum casting, MJF SLS
Construction office

They are the think tanks of our time – new developments are initiated and launched in design offices. They work on the continuous improvement of machines and devices. Work processes themselves are also constantly being put to the test. Research and development go hand in hand here.
So it is only logical that such a forward-looking industry can also benefit from forward-looking technology. We help you to give shape to your ideas. For example, as part of rapid prototyping, you can hold a printed and fully functional prototype of your idea in your hands. This gives you the opportunity to put this prototype through its paces and make further modifications if necessary.
We offer you fast processing of your order and therefore very prompt delivery – which in turn can be particularly important in the development or optimization phase of a device. In many cases, our delivery time is less than 24 hours.

- Fast and cost-effective realization of components and assemblies
- Wide range of materials and technologies
- 2K-parts
- Delivery time within 24 hours
Architecture

Are you an architect and want to give your customers the opportunity to see the ideas and projects you have in mind on a comprehensible scale? Then 3D printing is the perfect solution for you. More and more architects are using model houses and small model furniture. This is the easiest way to make concrete plans.
The use of 3D printing has many advantages for architects. For example, the rapid implementation of ideas in a 3D print often means that the planning and design of a building no longer takes so long. Take advantage of the opportunity to create a unique visualization of your designs.

Exhibition models

This is less about a specific industry – all industries can actually use this service equally. If you are preparing a stand at a trade fair, you will need examples of your products on the stand. On the other hand, you may also want to sell some products directly on the stand and need fully functional products for this.
From purely design parts for the display case to functional assemblies that have to withstand heavy use, the possibilities are endless. Ultimately, we manufacture the parts you order entirely according to your specifications.
For example, you can benefit from products that are finished in color and surface. Any size is possible for us. We are also happy to produce complete assemblies for you, finished in paint and finally assembled. On request, we can also deliver the products for your exhibition stand at very short notice before a trade fair. You will receive the ordered models within just a few days. The attractive and durable packaging rounds off the offer perfectly.

- Top coated
- Any size can be realized
- Complete assemblies painted and assembled
- On request directly in suitable, durable packaging
- Can be implemented at short notice, even a few days before the start of the trade fair
Office furniture


Of course, no complete chair is created in a 3D printer. However, various small and individual parts made of plastic and metal can be produced wonderfully in the 3D printer. The big advantage of this is that you can also place very small orders. Every design that we deliver to your specifications offers maximum resilience.
We also provide you with these products with a final coating in the color and surface of your choice.
- Top coated
- Design and functional parts can be produced
Suitable technology: Vacuum casting, MJF, SLS, HR
Electronic devices


Many electronic devices have a plastic housing or come with numerous other plastic components. All of these components can be produced in a 3D printer, for example. If you opt for 3D printed products from Albtec, you will benefit from a high dielectric strength.

- High dielctric strength
- Flammability according to UL94-V0
- High temperature resistant up to over 300°C
- REACH/RoHS Compliant
Suitable technology: Vacuum casting, MJF, HR
Moving towards the future with 3D printing in many industries
There are few things more important than progress in business and industry alike. Development and research are the driving forces behind our industry and economy. With our products from the 3D printer – manufactured 100% according to your specifications, of course – we support you competently and sustainably in the planning and production of your own models.
Would you also like to know how you can benefit from 3D printing in your industry? Then simply contact our customer service team. We will be happy to assist you and help you to make the most of the possibilities of a 3D printer for your industry.
