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Vapor Smoothing Improve the look, feel and performance of your 3D printed parts Vapor smoothing uses a chemical polishing process to smooth and seal the surface of 3D printed plastic parts to improve the surface quality and enhance part performance, with minimimal effect on the dimensional accuracy (< 0.4%). Once finished, the finishing agent is evacuted from the chamber and no residue is left on the parts. ​ The process treats both internal and external surfaces, making it an excellent choice for parts with complex geometries or hollow features. AMT PostPro Vapor Smoothing AMT's PostPro chemical vapor smoothing technology is used for the vapor smoothing process, which uses a chemical vapor to liquefy the surface of the material. This process smooths out the peaks and valleys creating a smoother, more consistent surface with no chemical residue. ​ ​ The dimensional variation post-processing is minimal, typically resulting in a shrinkage of less than 0.4% . This minimal shrinkage helps maintain the dimensional accuracy and structural integrity of the parts, ensuring they remain true to their original specifications. Benefits of Vapor Smoothing Enhanced Mechanical Properties Vapor smoothing reduces surface porosity and crack initiation sites, which increases elongation at break with no loss of tensile strength. Improved Surface Quality The smoothing process smooths and seals the surface of a part, reducing the roughness from 250+ μin RA to 64 – 100 μin RA. Preparation for Surface Treatment Vapor smoothing can be combined with additional surface treatements to improve the end result such as dyeing, cerakote, or metal plating. Dimensional Accuracy Vapor smoothing has a minimal effect on the dimensional accuracy of the part, with no more than 0.4% dimensional change. Watertight and Airtight Surface The surface of treated parts is completely sealed, making them resistant to liquids and easy to clean. Reduced Bacterial Growth The reduced surface roughness reduces bacterial growth, making them suitable for use in the medical and food industries. Material Compatibility AMT Post Pro vapor smoothing has been designed to process thermoplastic polymer materials. This includes Nylon (6,11,12), Flame retardant nylons, carbon/glass filled derivatives of nylons, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). Rigid Plastics Nylon PA12, PP Reduces surface roughness by 800% or more. Improves tensile strength, yield stress and elongation-at-break. Increased functionality. Sealed surface. Elastomers TPU, TPE Reduces surface roughness by 1000% or more. Improves shore hardness, elongation-at-break and tear resistance. Maximum shrinkage of 1%. Sealed surface. Whitepapers Post Pro Vapor Smoothing on HP MJF Nylon PA12 Test results of AMT Vapor Smoothing on the surface roughness, dimensional tolerance and mechanical properties of HP Nylon PA12 View Whitepaper Post Pro Vapor Smoothing on Polypropylene Test results of AMT Vapor Smoothing on the surface properties, mechanical properties, and dimensional variation of polypropylene parts. View Whitepaper Post Pro Vapor Smoothing on flexible TPU Test results of AMT Vapor Smoothing on the surface quality, mechanical properties and dimensional variation of BASF Ultrasint TPU01 View Whitepaper Explore more finishing options Learn more About Us Materials MJF 3D Printer HP Certification Get your parts into production today Request a quote

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3D Printing Materials 3D print custom parts with excellent material properties and a high level of precision and durability. Start A New 3D Printing Quote Guaranteed consistently high-quality 3D printed prototypes and production parts Get a Quote All uploads are secure and confidential. Tempus 3D specializes in 3D printing high-performance materials, using industry-leading 3D print technology for functional prototyping and low-to-mid volume manfuacturing of end-use parts. Plastic 3D Printing Strong, detailed, quality parts Low-to mid-volume production of affordable, high-quality plastic parts with a high level of detail and excelllent mechanical properties. Tempus 3D uses HP Multi Jet Fusion technology , which is used by leaders such as Volkswagen, BMW and John Deere for prototyping and end-use parts. Learn More Online Quote Metal 3D Printing High quality, fully dense metal parts Low-to mid-volume production of high-quality metal prototypes and end-use parts. A variety of 3D printing technologies allows you to select the material and printing process that best suits your budget and build requirements. Learn More Online Quote Proud to be a Certified HP Digital Manufacturing Partner T empus 3D is proud to be one of a select few service bureaus in Canada to be a qualified member of the HP Digital Manufact uring Network . Learn More Value-Added Services 3D Scanning Learn More Design Services Learn More Post Processing Learn More Get your parts into production today Online Quote

Benefits of Industrial 3D Printing with Tempus 3D 3D Printing for Manufacturing and Design The use of 3D printing in the manufacturing and design industry has seen an exceptional level of growth over the past several years. This is because of the rapid advancements in 3D printing processes and materials, resulting in the ability to cost-effectively manufacture end-use parts that meet or exceed the quality of parts produced by other manufacturing methods. 3D printing simplifies manufacturing services, allowing for a simple three step approach; design, print, install. In contrast, traditional manufacturing process, such as injection molding or CNC machining, require multiple steps to create a product or part, and are limited in their ability to manufacture parts with complex geometries. Because of these limitations traditional manufacturing processes can be costly, inefficient, and time-consuming, especially for prototyping or short-run manufacturing. The use of industrial 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) has proven to be an excellent complement to traditional manufacturing, with unique benefits and cost savings being realized by an increasing number of designers and manufacturers in Canada and across the world. The additive manufacturing process of 3D printing allows designers the ability to efficiently deliver an accurate and effective product using a sustainable process that mitigates risks, allows for creativity and freedom in design, and provides an opportunity for truly customizable product manufacturing. While industrial 3D printing services in Canada are still a small sector of the market, it is becoming increasingly accessible and has proven itself as a viable and effective manufacturing approach. Tempus 3D helps fill the manufacturing gap in Canada with advanced 3D printing technology specifically designed for small-to-medium run manufacturing of end-use parts. Our specialty is HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing which is specifically designed to manufacture affordable, high quality end-use plastic parts. Keep reading to learn more about how Tempus 3D can support your next affordable, custom 3D manufacturing design project for high-performance plastic parts, using industry-leading 3D print technology such as HP Multi Jet Fusion. 3D Printing Compared to Traditional Manufacturing Additive manufacturing has many advantages over traditional manufacturing methods, such as injection molding or subtractive manufacturing (such as CNC machining). Both of these manufacturing techniques include numerous steps and can limit the designer or manufacturer in terms of time, speed of manufacturing, design freedom, and/or cost. 3D printing eliminates these steps, leaving only design, printing, post-processing (if needed), and installing. The additive manufacturing process using 3D printing builds a product one layer at a time. This process typically fast, with low fixed setup costs, and can create more complex geometries than ‘traditional’ technologies, with an ever-expanding list of materials. It is used extensively in the engineering industry, particularly for prototyping and creating lightweight geometries. Injection molding has specific advantages and disadvantages compared to 3D printing, and manufacturers may choose one over the other depending on their needs. Injection moulding uses a mold that is filled with molten material that cools and hardens to produce parts and components. The initial mold is expensive to produce, and once the mold is made the design can not be changed. The requirement to be able to remove the part from the mold also means that the level of complexity is limited, often requiring multiple parts to be manufactured then assembled in a separate process. Compared to injection molding, 3D printing is best suited for quick turnaround times (1-2 weeks), low-to-mid-volume production runs (1000+ parts), designs with frequent changes, and complex part designs. ​ They key difference between 3D printing and CNC machining is that 3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing, while CNC machining is subtractive. This means CNC machining starts with a block of material (called a blank), and cuts away material to create the finished part. To do this, cutters and spinning tools are used to shape the piece. CNC machining is popular for manufacturing small one-off jobs. It offers excellent repeatability, high accuracy and a wide range of materials and surface finishes. 3D printing is preferable in a number of circumstances, for example to manufacture highly complex parts, when fast turn-around times are needed, for low-volume production of end-use parts, and for materials which can not be easily machined, such as flexible TPU. The latest advancements in 3D printing technology have made additive manufacturing a viable alternative to traditional manufacturing methods, with significant advantages for many manufacturing applications in terms of speed of production, cost of manufacturing, ability to do rapid design changes, and freedom of design and innovation. For many years 3D printing has been considered an option best suited for prototype development, but not viable for large scale production, but as technology evolves the capability of 3D printing is continually expanding, positioning 3D printing as an innovative solution for functional prototyping and low-to-mid volume manufacturing of end-use plastic parts. Single Step Manufacturing Using 3D Printing When designing a product or a part, one of the biggest concerns for a designer is how to manufacture a part as efficiently as possible. Most parts require a large number of manufacturing steps to be produce by traditional technologies. Single-step manufacturing is important because it means a producer can eliminate the time consuming and expensive multistep processes used in traditional manufacturing. By using a single step additive manufacturing approach, the ability to create a prototype is drastically simplified, minimizing the investment, time, and risk required to prove a concept, part, or product. The single step manufacturing capability will also eliminate the costs associated with various trades required in traditional manufacturing and post-manufacturing assembly. Tempus 3D provides an alternative to traditional manufacturing by providing 3D printing technology that is specifically designed for the production environment. Our HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer uses powder-bed fusion technology to mass-produce affordable, high quality plastic parts comparable to injection molding, up to 10x faster than alternative 3D printing technologies. Tempus 3D provides and online quoting and ordering platform, where customers can get instant pricing for prototypes, custom parts, and small orders that need a rapid turnaround. Have a large order or special project? Upload your design and request a custom quote . 3D Printing with Multi Jet Fusion Technology At Tempus 3D we use an HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solution (MJF) to provide our customers with world-class additive manufacturing capability. This industry leading 3D printer allows Tempus 3D to produce custom parts, prototypes, and industrial-grade and end-use plastic components quickly and affordably. Developed by our partners at Hewlett Packard , the multi jet fusion printer uses powder-bed fusion 3D printing technology. This process uses an inkjet array to selectively apply fusing and detailing agents across a bed of nylon powder, which are then fused by heating elements into a solid layer. After each layer, powder is distributed on top of the bed and the process repeats until the parts are complete. This process efficiently produces functional parts with accurate and complex details, which can be used straight out of the printer or post-processed to improve appearance or functional qualities. HP Multi Jet Fusion has gained rapid traction and popularity in the manufacturing sector because it’s unique printing processes offer a combination of better quality, increased productivity, and economic advantages. 10 times faster: MJF technology prints entire surface areas, rather than one point at a time as with comparable technologies such as SLS or FDM . This means that it prints up to 10x faster than these technologies, making it a viable solution for low-to-mid-volume production of end-use parts. New Levels of Quality, Strength and Durability: Multi Jet Fusion allows for the printing of parts in ultra-thin layers (80 microns). This results in parts with low porosity, high density and, particularly, high resolution and dimensional accuracy. This also creates parts with excellent material properties including chemical resistance, water-and air-tightness, UV resistance, and biocompatibility. Break-through Economics: HP MJF technology unifies and integrates various steps of the 3D print process to reduce running time, cost, and waste to significantly improve 3D printing economics. One printer is capable of producing over 160,000 cubic cm per day for production environments. As with all 3D printing technologies, there is a set of recommendations to follow when designing for HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to ensure parts and features are printed to specification, as well as to leverage the full potential of the advanced printing processes. Reducing Manufacturing Risk with 3D Printing Part or product manufacturing has historically required a coordinated effort between multiple specialists to ensure that a product is accurately completed. With 3D printing we can eliminate the risks associated with hiring and managing numerous personnel and subject matter experts to design and create a single part. More than that, Tempus 3D can help you to build a proof of concept without the costs and time associated with creating molds and jigs. Our Canadian 3D printing services allow for freedom in design, by permitting designers to print a single prototype at a low cost without substantial overhead and time invested. Creating custom solutions is more practical than ever without having to recreate production tools. Additionally, using jet fusion 3D printing technology, Tempus 3D can ensure your prototype or product is particularly accurate, no matter the complexity of the product. There are numerous case studies that show the diverse benefits of using 3D printing from the prototyping-through-manufacturing process. The Environmental Benefits of 3D Printing As a 3D print company collaborating with other manufacturers in Canada and beyond, we have an important opportunity and responsibility towards the environment around us, as well as to the greater community we live in and collaborate with. We're helping move towards a sustainable future with our environmental policies and commitment to long-term sustainability. Tempus 3D is committed to protecting the environment by developing and implementing sustainable manufacturing approaches. Using jet fusion 3D printing, Tempus 3D is proud to provide our customers with a manufacturing approach that reduces waste, lowers carbon emissions and footprint, and that supports a circular economy. 3D printing reduces manufacturing waste through a paradigm shifting additive manufacturing approach. In contrast to the traditional subtractive manufacturing approach, this means that while the traditional approach to manufacturing requires beginning with a large piece of material and cutting away materials until you have your desired outcome, 3D printing starts with nothing and adds to the part layer by layer. This new approach results in far less waste reduce environmental impacts and as a bonus, saves money. Tempus 3D is pleased to help our customers lower their carbon footprint by eliminating convoluted manufacturing assembly lines and supply chains. By localizing our supply chain, we are reducing both the environmental impact and manufacturing risks associated with transportation and complex supply chains. Finally, Tempus 3D is hopeful that new technology will mean consumers will one day be able to print their parts, fix their products, and create longevity in products. 3D printing has the potential to dramatically decrease the number of products ending up in landfills. At Tempus, we take sustainability even further by investing in equipment that has minimal material waste even compared to other 3D printing technologies, such as the HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 which has industry-leading material re-usability and have operator training and quality control processes that minimize the chance of parts rejected due to being out of specification. Design Freedom Using 3D Printing 3D printing frees designers and innovators from the realities and challenges of traditional manufacturing. In the past when a designer was making changes or innovations to a part or product, it would require high material and labour costs as jigs and moulds needed to be made or re-made based on the new specs. With 3D printing designers can efficiently make digital design changes, and with the push of a button, they can create a functional prototype without the creation of production tools. This freedom means that designers and innovators no longer must live in fear of the substantial start-up costs traditionally associated with manufacturing. No longer are designers held hostage by the necessity of welders or machinists to show proof of a concept. The advantages of 3D printing are visible in the early stages of development and custom products, including the ability to rapidly test and re-design prototypes, shorten the time to market for a new product, and save on material and labor costs. The subtractive manufacturing process places restrictions on designers and requires draft angles, undercuts, and tool accesses. With 3D printing, because a product is developed one layer at a time, these restrictions no longer apply. This means that designers can develop substantially more complex parts, without facing the costs and intricacies required through traditional manufacturing. Finally, 3D printing is the perfect fit for custom design and production. The current approach to additive design builds parts one at a time, meaning every part can be custom designed. The 3D printing approach provides designers with the freedom to design and produce single run products, that may otherwise be unfeasible because of the costs associated with manufacturing tools and labour. Applications for 3D Printing 3D printing has been welcomed across sectors including, automotive, aviation, industrial goods, consumer products, healthcare, and education. The automotive industry has embraced 3D printing for part production, jig-production, and spare parts and tools. In the product development phase, designers are able to cost-effectively go through several iterations before deciding on the final product and manufacture functional prototypes to test in real-world situations. Additionally, an increasing number of OEM’s have been using 3D printing to develop end-use parts in order to increase the performance of the parts, reduce part weight, create more complex part designs, and consolidate multiple parts into a single design. With 3D printing also allows manufacturers to personalize cars to meet customer requirements, or replace parts in older vehicles for which parts are no longer available. The aviation industry has seen significant cost savings with the adoption of additive manufacturing. By using 3D printing, they can create complex parts with a single design and 3D printing process. By saving materials through design and engineering, you can successfully produce lightweight structures with 40-60 % less weight. Additive manufacturing guarantees maximum flexibility in production planning. Modified components, upgrades and spare parts can be produced on demand, meaning that storage is not necessary. The industrial goods sector is increasingly turning to 3D printing to stay agile, responsive, and innovative. With increasing production costs and the digitisation of manufacturing, industrial OEMs must constantly evolve to maintain operational agility and keep costs down. With 3D printing, design changes that would have taken months using conventional manufacturing methods can be implemented much faster, oftentimes in under a week. Manufacturers can also reduce the time needed to produce parts, bypassing a time-consuming and costly tooling and assembly steps. Another advantage is that since 3D printing can produce physical parts from digital files in a matter of hours, companies can manufacturing parts on demand and eliminate the need to warehouse pre-manufactured parts. Consumer products that many use every day are already utilizing 3D printing technology. From sneakers to eyewear and jewelry, 3D printing is quickly shifting the traditional manufacturing approach for consumer goods. Additive manufacturing provides a cost-effective product development, testing and production. For example, during the product development stage 3D printing is used to develop and test multiple iterations and perform repetitive testing in a much shorter time frame. The ability to accelerate product development times also shortens the time-to-market for new products. Perhaps the biggest impact of 3D printing for consumer goods lies in the potential of creating personalised products, tailored to the requirements of consumers. The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing adopters of additive manufacturing. the adaptability of 3D printing makes it a logical choice. For example, medical device manufacturers have greater freedom in designing new products and can bring their products to market much faster. Patient specific devices such as prosthetics and orthotics can be quickly and affordably produced using a 3D scan of the patient’s body to create a digital template customized to the patient. Dental labs can use scans of the patient’s teeth to create dental products that perfectly match the patient’s anatomy. 3D printing is increasingly being integrated into education. Many elementary schools in Canada have incorporated 3D printing into their technology curriculum. Colleges and universities are integrating additive manufacturing and design into their curriculum to prepare students for a trades and technology sector that is experiencing rapid growth and demand. Tempus 3D is taking a role in supporting education in the additive manufacturing sector with it’s partnership with the Selkirk Technology Access Center . There are countless applications for 3D printing across sectors, as this technology catalyzes innovation, environmental progress, and custom solutions to complex challenges. Contact Tempus 3D Tempus 3D can help you join the manufacturing revolution enabled by industrial 3D printing. Tempus specializes in mass-producing high-quality, affordable prototypes and end-use plastic parts using cutting-edge technology designed for the production environment. With online quoting and a certified production team, we get your parts to you on time and spec. Contact us today to learn more about our custom and on demand 3D printing services near you.

Case Study - Using digital scanning and 3D printing to repair consumer goods A student in the Selkirk College Design for Digital Manufacturing Program (DFAM) needed to replace a broken part on his treadmill. Rather than replace the entire assembly, he was able to use digital scanning and 3D printing to replace the hard-to-find part. In the process he was able to improve the design of the original part, save money, and extend the useful life of the original equipment. Key Benefits Reduce cost of replacement parts. Create replacements when parts are unavailable. Opportunity to improve design and performance to eliminate future failures. Reduce environmental impact by replacing parts instead of discarding assemblies. Industry replacement parts, consumer goods Partners Selkirk Technology Access Centre Technology HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer Creaform HandySCAN Material HP Nylon PA12 Software Fusion 360 Post Processing Black dye Introduction When old pieces of equipment fail it can be hard to find replacement parts. When they can be found they are often prohibitively expensive, particularly when the equipment is old or manufactured overseas. ​ Digby Benner, a student in the Selkirk College Design for Digital Manufacturing (DFAM) program, had a broken part from a treadmill and he was having trouble finding a replacement part. When he did find a potential replacement it was prohibitively expensive, especially considering the small size and simplicity of the design. A part of the DFAM program, Digby was able to access digital scanning and 3D printing technology to create a replacement part which was better than the original. Challenge Digby was trying to replace a bracket which was designed to hold a tablet computer on a treadmill. The main supporting piece for the bracket broke while the user was adjusting the angle of the holder. The part was made from high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) and metal, and the failure occurred along the joint between the two materials. Digby tried to find a replacement part but it was unavailable to purchase individually, and it was challenging to find a replacement for the whole bracket assembly. Digby was also concerned that this part would fail again in the long term if replaced with the same piece. Digby decided to put his skills to work to create his own solution. Solution In the digital manufacturing program at Selkirk College Digby was learning how to use digital scanning and reverse engineering to improve existing parts, so he put his skills to the test. Digby started by using a Creaform 3D scanner to convert the part to a digital file. This file was uploaded to a Computer Automated Design (CAD) program, where the design could be edited and improved. In the CAD program Digby redesigned the part to a version that would be simpler and less prone to failing. The new design eliminated the piece of metal in the part asembly, and made the part thicker to reinforce the part and maintain the required dimensions. The piece of metal could be eliminated because the nylon material he planned to fabricate the part with is much stronger than the original HIPS plastic. Also, the 3D printing process allowed a significant variance in the thickness of different areas of the part, which could not be accomplished with the original injection molding process. ​ A prototype was quickly made with a desktop Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer, after which a few alterations were made to improve the fit and function. The final design required a stronger material and more precision than the FDM printer could provide, so the files were sent to Tempus 3D for fabrication. Nylon PA 12 as the material because it is a robust, all-purpose plastic which is biocompatible and resistant to moisture and chemicals. Multi Jet Fusion was used as the 3D printing technology because it’s powder-bed fusion printing process produces parts which are strong across all dimensions, and provides a level of accuracy comparable to injection molding. Res ult ​ The combination of an upgraded part design and industrial-grade plastic resulted in a part much stronger than the original plastic-and metal-design. Paul was able to save time and money while improving the part design and minimizing unnecessary waste. ​ Tempus 3D - Supporting Students and Innovators The team at Tempus 3D was happy to support a student to accomplish his design and development goals by providing access to advanced manufacturing technology. Tempus 3D is proud to collaborate with Selkirk College and the DFAM Program to provide their students with access to industry-leading additive manufacturing technology, to help build a better future for Canada's youth. With industry-leading technology and a network of production partners, Tempus 3D is uniquely capable of serving innovators and manufacturers across Canada. With online ordering , the ability to turn around rush orders in as little as 36 hours and cost-effective overnight shipping we can ensure you have the parts you need on-time and on-spec. We at Tempus feel this is just the beginning of what manufacturing will look like in the future; it will be more responsive, more custom, and more local allowing innovators across sectors to bring products to market quicker and in a more environmentally friendly way. Explore the possibilities of 3D scanning and reverse engineering ​ Learn more about manufacturing solutions with Tempus 3D ​ Explore industrial plastics available through Tempus 3D ​ Learn more about the advantages of industrial 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology ​ Learn more about designing for 3D printing Explore more case studies and articles

Case study: CGX HEADSETS CGX uses Multi Jet Fusion technology to create innovative designs, simplify supply chain, and reduce time to market. "Over the past 2 years using HP MJF, we’ve noticed significant improvements in material stability, finishing techniques, and turnaround time. This explains why MJF is the focal point of our design process. We have several ground-breaking products in the R&D stage today that were simply unbuildable just 3 years ago.” Key bene fits Able to manufacture 95% of EEG headset parts with MJF technology. Labor hours cut from 30 hours to 15 hours. Significant savings in cost and lead times. Lighter, stronger, more robust parts. Able to quickly and easily modify and improve design of prototypes and end-use parts. The biocompatibility certification of the materials enables their use for medical devices. Organization CGX Systems Industry Medical Technology HP Multi Jet Fusion Materials HP PA12, HP PA11 Introduction CGX Systems is a medical innovation company which is a leader in designing and manufacturing dry electroencephalogram (EEG) headsets and dry electrodes. During the development and commercialization phase of the EEG technology their manufacturing processes were limiting the ability to design and manufacture high-quality products quickly and effectively. Challenge CGX designs and manufactures its own EEG devices which are used to monitor brain activity. As they transitioned from the design to the manufacturing process, the developers wanted a more efficient production method and better materials than the ones they were using at the time. Some of the parts were 3D printed with ABS filaments, but this resulted in quality control issues and the end result was not aesthetically pleasing. Other production methods they tried, including gravity casting and polyurethane, were too slow to keep up with demand. Injection molding was not an economical option as it was too expensive for the low-volume production runs and the highly specialized design. CGX needed a solution that could efficiently build low-volume, specialized systems using materials that were robust, biocompatible, and easy to manufacture. Solution CGX enlisted the help of a 3D printing service bureau with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to provide a solution to their challenges. They started playing with multiple design iterations of functional prototypes to optimize their headset design, and were able to gain significant savings in cost and lead times over their previous prototyping and manufacturing processes. “We took all of our gravity cast parts and switched them to HP Multi Jet Fusion because there were a lot more possibilities with it... we even started making some of our molds out of HP MJF because it was consistent and it lasted longer than what we were using previously. We really tried to focus on using HP Multi Jet Fusion for all parts of our manufacturing." Result CGX now manufactures 95% of their headset parts with Multi Jet Fusion. Because the same technology is used for prototyping and manufacturing they can easily modify their products as they go. “We can... rapidly design because we’re not putting time and dollars into molds or tooling, so we’re able to modify our headset designs for continual improvement”. Another benefit is the robust and flexible nature of the materials, which can stand up to long-term wear and tear. “HP MJF has really helped. When you design correctly, it’s basically indestructible. That really helps us improve our overall design. Our first-generation EEG was heavier, less elegant, and could become uncomfortable for sensitive subjects. Our new designs are significantly more user friendly.” ​ Other benefits CGX experienced with Multi Jet Fusion are speed and efficiency of production. Their labor hours were cut in half from 30 hours to 15 hours, while designing more sophisticated parts with more features than they could with other manufacturing technologies. “HP MJF changed our business. We are able to design and produce far more sophisticated devices while reducing design and manufacturing time by almost 50%. View the full case study by HP Learn more about HP Multi Jet Fusion https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-multi-jet-fusion Learn more about HP PA12 https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-nylon-pa12 How to design for Multi Jet Fusion https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-multi-jet-fusion-design-guide Data courtesy of HP and CGX. Photos courtesy of CGX.

CASE STUDY Dri-Cities uses industry-leading 3D printing technology to bring their innovative waterproofing solution to market. Vancouver-based Dri-Cities has been in the Canadian building maintenance industry for over 30 years, where they have been caulking high-rise buildings and warehouse tilt-ups across the country. Typical installation of caulking requires the application of masking tape to either side of the failed joint, to help aid in width control and clean up. At Dri-Cities they felt there had to be a better way, and came up with “Dual-Bead (S)” and “Dual-Bead Pro (S)”, which is a dual nozzle system for an industrial b-line caulking gun. This unique nozzle design was created to accelerate the installation of a pre-cured silicone/urethane strip product. ​ Dri-Cities approached Tempus 3D to help provide a local, affordable solution to build functional prototypes for real-world testing, and provide on-demand manufacturing of low-volume production runs of the final product. Key benefits ​ Custom prototyping with rapid part iteration and refinement Market validation prior to large investment On-demand manufacturing of low-volume production runs Rapid turnaround times from a local manufacturer Photo courtesy of Dri Cities Organization Dri-Cities Waterproofing Solutions Industry Industrial building maintenance Technology HP Multi Jet Fusion Materials Nylon PA12 Introduction Dri-Cities first designed their product and produced initial prototypes using 3D printing technology that is commonly found in most service bureaus, which manufactures one part at a time. The products were high quality, however the costs were prohibitively high and the economics of printing at volume didn’t make sense. Dri-Cities also looked into injection molding as a manufacturing process, but they found that the cost of having molds created for each of their products and producing low-volume initial production runs was an expensive hurdle at their stage of production, before having market traction that would attract and warrant such a high level of investment. Challenge Dri Cities recognized very early on that the cost of injection molding for their product was not a viable option. Costs of having molds produced for their product could have been more that $5,000, which was cost-prohibitive for further product development and iteration. Dri-Cities required an economical way to produce a sufficient volume to prove market demand and get distribution agreements in place. Unfortunately, traditional methods of manufacturing and low-volume 3D printing technologies just didn’t make sense. Solution Dri-cities approached Tempus 3D for a solution. Tempus was able to produce their first parts for Dri-Cites in early 2022, using HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology, which is an industry leader in manufacturing low-to-mid-volume production runs of commercial-grade plastics, at a low cost per part. Their central location in southern BC allowed Tempus to get their parts delivered to Dri-Cities within days of ordering. ​ The prototypes and sample parts that Tempus 3D produced for Dri-Cities were used as samples for initial discussions with distribution partners across North America, and were used to supply initial inventory. Industrial 3D printing allowed dri-cities to refine their prototype in an extremely cost effective manner, and once proven they were able to go to market with an initial product without investing a substantial amount of money in inventory and while still maintaining a profit margin. Result With the benefit of having end-use parts 3D printed, Dri-Cities was able to get to market with their initial production run and secure significant market interest. This has allowed The Dri-Cities to test the market early without incurring massive research and design costs while keeping their inventory and raw materials cost near zero. They can order more product and raw materials on an as-needed basis and scale in a way that only 3D printing would allow. ​ Dri-Cities and Tempus 3D continue to work together with the production of parts and are both heavily invested in brining manufacturing back to Canada. As Dri-Cities continues to see increasing demand for their products Tempus is there to help them scale and meet their needs. With in-house manufacturing and online quote and ordering, Tempus 3D is uniquely capable of serving the Canadian market with cost effective overnight shipping and the ability to turn around rush orders in as little as 24 hours. We at Tempus feel this is just the beginning of what manufacturing will look like in the future and it will be more responsive, more custom, and more local allowing innovators across sectors to bring products to market quicker and in a more environmentally friendly way. Check out Dri-Cities' technology in action at www.dri-cities.com ​ Learn more about prototyping and manufacturing solutions with Tempus 3D ​ Explore industrial plastics available through Tempus 3D ​ Learn more about the advantages of industrial 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology Explore more case studies and articles

How a racing enthusiast supercharged engine performance with additive manufacturing Lawn mower racing enthusiast Kierra Cates needed an edge for then 2023 annual Pass Creek Fall Fair in Castlegar, BC. Knowing how important victory was in in this fun racing event she reached out to Tempus 3D to design a customer air intake for her Briggs & Stratton 12.5 HP lawn mower engine. Modification of the air box is one of the few modifications permitted in this class of racing. ​ The team at Tempus 3D designed a high-performance air intake based on Kierra’s specifications, and used 3D scanning and 3D printing to create a functional prototype to test in-place on the mower. Once the design was validated, the final part was manufactured with a high-performance, temperature resistant Nylon PA12 and finished with Cerakote ceramic coating to provide an extra level of durability to the part and to make it catch the eyes of the spectators. Key Benefits Ability to quickly design, test and manufacture custom end-use products. Low cost alternative to traditional manufacturing, such as injection molding or CNC machining. Use high-performance finishes to improve the look and performance of 3D printed parts. Reduced environmental impact by extending equipment life and minimizing wasted materials in the production process. Industry Automotive , Replacement parts Hardware HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer Creaform HandySCAN laser scanner Software Fusion 360 Materials HP Nylon PA12 , PLA Software Fusion 360 Post Processing Cerakote Ceramic Finish Introduction Keirra was looking to maximize the performance and get an edge in the upcoming riding lawn mower race held annually at the Pass Creek Fall Fair. In search of this edge, Keirra approached Tempus 3D looking for ideas and ways to improve her Briggs & Stratton 12.5 HP power plant. The first thing that came to mind was optimizing the airtake from the original, as this is one of the few modifications permitted in this race. The original air intake was not optimized to take advantage of the large volume of air flow resulting from the high speeds achieved durign the race. Challenge The lawn mower was not designed for speed, so a unique shape was required to maximize the amount of air inflow to the engine. It was also important to build the intake with a durable material that could withstand the rough environment of mower racing the heat produced by the engine while in use. The intake also needed to fit within the engine compartment and achieve a secure connection with the engine mount and new filter. Solution 3D scanning was used to create a template for the connections to the engine and filter, and a prototype was designed to test initial fit and clearance within the engine space. The first prototypes were 3D printed in PLA for a quick fit test before a full protoype was created. Once fitment was confirmed the design was finalized and the full air intake was ready to manufacture. The final part was made of HP Nylon PA12 for it’s ability to withstand long-term abuse and heat resistance. This material is commonly used in the automotive and aerospace industries for interior and exterior components, and custom engine upgrades. The part was manufactured with the HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer, which provides the precision, material density and smooth finish required for proper fit and long-term durability. ​ The part could have been used out of the printer as-is, but Cerakote ceramic coating was applied to provide additional protection from water, chemicals, heat and UV rays and give it a visual “wow” factor. Result The team at Tempus 3D was pleased to be able to support Kierra through the full design and manufacturing process from initial design through prototyping and manufacturing the final part, while keeping costs low and providing a final product quickly and easily. This upgrade would not have been possible with alternative manufacturing processes such as injection molding, which can cost thousands of dollars and does not allow the design testing and iteration processes required when creating custom parts. We were happy to help Keirra achieve her goals, and excited to see how the mower performs on the race track this fall. About Tempus 3D With Tempus’ location in Trail BC, nestled in the interior mountains of British Columbia’s West Kootenay region. Tempus is uniquely capable of serving markets across North America with cost effective overnight shipping and the ability to turn around rush orders in as little as 36 hours. We at Tempus feel this is just the beginning of what manufacturing will look like in the future; it will be more responsive, more custom, and more local allowing innovators across sectors to bring products to market quickly and in a more environmentally friendly way. Learn More Explore the possibilities of 3D scanning and reverse engineering ​ Learn more about manufacturing solutions with Tempus 3D ​ Explore industrial plastics available through Tempus 3D ​ Learn more about the advantages of industrial 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology ​ Learn more about designing for 3D printing Explore more case studies and articles

Case Study DustRam optimizes production and saves costs with Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology “I was pretty skeptical at first until I saw the machine in action and realized I could print about four times as many items in about 1/10 of the time and at about 1/2 to 3/4 of the cost. The quality of the parts approached the fit and finish of parts made from expensive molds. This is a game changer in so many obvious ways.” Key benefits Reduced production time from 4-5 months for original metal parts to just days for the MJF plastic parts. Parts are lighter, more rugged, and more effective than the original design. Production costs were reduced by 50-75%. The weight of the vacuum head was reduced 68% compared to the original metal part. The cost of the nylon from HP was more than 10x less expensive than the nylon required for their previous 3D printing technology. Data courtesy of HP and Dustram. Photo courtesy of HP. Organization Dustram Industry Industrial machinery and equipment Technology HP Multi Jet Fusion Material Nylon PA12 Introduction DustRam manufactures chipping hammer equipment to enable safe, dust-free removal of a variety of materials including paint, adhesive, tile, thinset, stone and brick. The parts needed to be rugged and able to withstand an abusive environment without breaking down. The original version was made with aluminum and tool steel, which took 4-5 months to produce. The company turned to 3D printing to reduce production time, lower costs, and reduce the weight of the parts. Now, DustRam uses Multi Jet Fusion technology to produce more rugged and effective equipment while decreasing costs and production time. Challenge DustRam's original chipping hammer attachment was made with machined aluminum and tool steel. The manufacturing process included CNC machining, TIG welding, heat treat and wire EDM. This process took 4-5 months to produce a set of 10-15 vacuum heads, and the end product was heavy and expensive to produce. The company decided to switch to plastic to make the parts lighter and save production costs. The manufacturer originally used an FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer for prototyping, but this technology was slow and the end product was not strong or aesthetically pleasing enough to be used for final part production. Injection molding was prohibitively expensive for the small production runs they were producing, and did not provide the flexibility needed for ongoing design revisions. Solution Dustram embraced 3D printing to produce parts for it's equipment, and as of November 2018 was 3D printing approximately 60 different parts and 25 different fixtures for their equipment and associated products. The company compared their current processes to HP Multi Jet Fusion technology and calculated that they could increase productivity by four times and reduce costs by 50-75%. Jack King, president of Dustram LLC, says “The quality of the parts approached the fit and finish of parts made from expensive molds. I manufacture extremely high-quality equipment in low numbers, so purchasing expensive molds that I could never change did not make a lot of sense.” Result The resulting savings in time, weight, and costs for many of their parts were impressive. For example, it took approximately 120 hours to print one complete PulseRam vacuum head with FDM technology, compared to about 17 hours with Multi Jet Fusion. The weight of this part was reduced 68% from 4.63 kg for the original metal part to 1.45 kg with HP PA12, and the cost of production was reduced by more than $2,000 USD . The cost of nylon 3D printing material was also much less expensive than their previous 3D printing technology. “For example: With the other printer I used to use, it would cost approximately $78,345 to purchase their nylon compared to $7,150 from HP. The nylon from HP is more than 10 times less expensive.” “My industry of dust-free tile removal is poised for tremendous growth,” King says. “Having an HP MJF printer will allow me to surpass and stay ahead of the competition as it comes.” View the full case study by HP Learn more about HP Multi Jet Fusion https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-multi-jet-fusion Learn more about HP PA12 https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-nylon-pa12 How to design for Multi Jet Fusion ​​https://www.tempus3d.com/hp-multi-jet-fusion-design-guide Photos courtesy of HP and DustRam.

Nylon PA11 HP Multi Jet Fusion Strong, ductile, functional parts This thermoplastic delivers optimal mechanical properties and is ideal for strong, ductile, functional parts. It has excellent chemical resistance and enhanced elongation-at-break. Nylon 11 is ideal for impact resistance and ductility for prostheses, insoles, sports goods, snap fits, living hinges, and more. 3D printing technology HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 Dimensional accuracy +/- 0.3% with a lower limit of +/- 0.3 mm Maximum build size 380 x 285 x 380 mm (14.9" x 11.2" x 14.9") Get a free online quote Key Benefits Thermoplastic material delivering optimal mechanical properties. Good elasticity, high elongation at break, and high impact resistance. Provides excellent chemical resistance and enhanced elongation-at-break. Stable to light, UV, and weather. Renewable raw material from vegetable castor oil (reduced environmental impact). 100% biocompatible.​ Applications Impact resistance and ductility for prostheses, insoles, sports goods, snap fits, living hinges, and more. Complex designs with intricate details. Moving and assembled parts. Cases, holders, adapters. Functional prototyping and testing. Low-to-mid volume end-use manufacturing. Common industrial use includes healthcare, consumer goods, industrial goods and education. Design guidelines​ Max build volume 380 x 284 x 380 mm (15 x 11.2 x 15") Min wall thickness 0.6 mm (flexible), 2 mm (rigid) Connecting parts min 0.5 mm between part interface areas Moving parts min 0.7 mm between faces of printed assemblies Emboss / deboss min 0.5 mm Design considerations​ ​ Thin and long parts, as well as large flat surfaces, may be prone to warping. You may also consider PA12 Glass Bead as an alternative material f or these parts. Consider hollowing or adding internal lattice structure to large solid pieces to improve accuracy and minimize cost. Hinges, sockets, and linked parts can be integrated into the design. ​ ​ View full design g uidelines Technical Specifications Accuracy +/- 0.3% (minimum of +/- 0.3 mm) Layer thickness 0.08 mm Density of part 1.04 g/cm³ Tensile modulus 1800 MPa Tensile strength 52 MPa Elongation at break 50% (XY), 35% (Z) Flexural strength 70 MPa Flexural Modulus 1,800 MPa Hardness (Shore D) 1800 MPa Melting temperature (20°C/min) 201°C Heat deflection temperature (1.82 MPa) 50°C Heat deflection temperature (0.45 MPa) 157°C Softening temperature 189°C View full technical specifications Certificates & Data Sheets HP Nylon PA11 summary of regulatory compliance and environmental attributes ​ Case Studies OT4 Creates 3D printed hand brace to provide flexible yet sturdy support Bowman achieves easier, faster manufacturing of 3D printed bearings cages Surface Finishes Raw (gray) After the part has been printed it has a powdery gray look and feel. This finish is best suited for functional prototypes and non-visible parts. Black Dye Parts are submerged in a hot dye bath containing dye pigment. This gives a smooth, consistent finish with no loss of dimensional accuracy. Cerakote Cerakote is a thin-film ceramic coating applied to 3D printed parts to improve looks and functionality. A variety of colors are available. Vapor Smoothing A chemical vapor is used to smooth the surface of the part. Vapor smoothing can also enhance material properties and water resistance. Explore Surface Finishes Gallery Related Materials Nylon PA12 Strong, low-cost, quality parts. Nylon PA12 Glass Bead Stiff, dimensionally stable parts. TPU Flexible Polymer Flexible, functional parts. Nylon PA12 Color Full color, functional parts. Polypropylene Water and chemical resistant parts. Nylon PA12 white Engineering-grade white parts. View all materials Material Selection Guide Not sure which material is the best fit for your project? Use our materials selection guide to compare the material properties and recommended uses for each. Learn More Turn your 3D Project into Reality Upload your 3D file and get one step closer to manufacturing your parts. Free Online Quote

Post Processing for HP Multi Jet Fusion Parts 3D printed with HP Multi Jet Fusion can be used straight out of the printer, or undergo additional treatment to enhance the look, feel, or functionality of the part, depending on it's end-use application. Tempus 3D's industry-standard finishes are expertly applied either in-house or by certified industry specialists. Black Dye 3D printed parts are immersed in a dye bath and stained black. Black dye is often used on it's own or in combination with other finishes such as vapor smoothing. ​ Benefits Black dye improves the look of parts 3D printed with Multi Jet Fusion. The surface has a consistent color across all surfaces and is slightly smoother to the touch than an undyed finish. ​ Compatible Materials Nylon PA12 , Nylon PA12 Glass Bead , Polypropylene , BASF TPU ​ Best used for Prototypes, customer-facing parts ​ Color Black Black Dye Vapor Smoothing Vapor Smoothing uses a chemical polishing process that gives your parts a beautiful look while also improving color uniformity. AMT PostPro technology is used for this process.​ ​ Benefits Vapor smoothing improves surface finish, seals surfaces, and improves material properties. It may also improve water resistance. ​ Vapor smoothing can be used to prepare surfaces for Cerakote, paint or dye. ​ Best used for Prototypes, end-use parts, and applications where all surfaces require improvements to looks and functionality. Vapor smoothing seals both visible and hidden surfaces fo the parts.. ​ Compatible Materials Nylon PA12 , Nylon PA12 Glass Bead, Polypropylene, TPU Flexible Polymer , Markforged Onyx and Nylon. ​ Color We recommend the part be dyed black to improve cosmetic appearance. Learn More Vapor Smooth Cerakote Cerakote is a thin film ceramic coating which is applied to 3D printed parts and heat-treated to cure the coating onto the surface. ​ Benefits This industry-leading coating is extremely durable and is scratch resistant, chemical resistant, heat resistant, liquid resistant and UV resistant. When applied it is approximately 0.002" thick. ​ Best used for Prototypes, end-use parts, and applications where visible surfaces require improvements to looks and functionality. Cerakote is a spray-on finish, so it can only be applied to surfaces which are line-of-sight. ​ Compatible Materials Nylon PA12 , Nylon PA12 Glass Bead, Markforged Onyx and Nylon . ​ Colors NRA Blue, Stormtrooper White, Fire House Red, Gloss Black Learn More Cerakote Raw finish Parts have a raw finish after they are taken out of the printer and cleaned. They are ready to use as-is, or can have additional surface finishing to improve looks or performance. ​ Benefits Materials 3D printed with HP Multi Jet Fusion produce strong, high-density parts and are resistant to wear, water, chemicals and UV light, and are bio-compatible. ​ Best used for Prototypes, non-customer-facing parts, applications where functionality is more important than looks. ​ Color Powdery gray. May have residual 3D printing powder. Raw Finish Learn more about Tempus 3D Printing Solutions About Us Materials MJF 3D Printer HP Certification Get your parts into production today Request a quote

Guaranteed quality prototypes and production parts, using industry-leading additive manufacturing technology. Online quote and ordering. 3D Printing Services Get a Quote Success Stories vancouver 3D printing service near me 3D printer vancouver BC 3D print prototyping and production vancouver additive manufacturing Serving innovators in Vancouver and beyond Plastic 3D Printing High-performance industrial plastics suitable for rapid prototyping or low-to-mid volume production runs of end-use parts. Learn More Metal 3D Printing 3D print custom metal parts with excellent material properties and a high level of precision and durability. Learn More Proud to be a Certified HP Digital Manufacturing Partner Learn More Easy Online Quote and Ordering Accelerate your innovation with Tempus 3D's easy online quote and ordering service. Flexible pricing includes bulk discount and rapid delivery options. Upload your files Upload your CAD files and select your material and production time. Get a quote Our online quote system incudes variable pricing for bulk orders and rapid delivery. Order online Review your quote and complete the order online to get your parts into production. Parts are shipped Your parts are inspected for quality control, then delivered to your door. Get a quote Trusted by Designers and Engineers 1/1 Success Stories Learn how industrial 3D printing has helped Canada's innovators meet their product development goals. Vancouver-based Spark Laser was able to transition seamlessly from product development to on-demand manufacturing when releasing their new commercial laser cutter, with the help of Tempus 3D's industrial 3D printing service. ​ ​ Spark Laser - Commercial Laser Cutter Learn More Explore more success stories 3D Scanning Services Tempus 3D uses advanced 3D scanning technology and software to help you achieve precise results for your reverse engineering, metrology and computer aided inspection requirements. We can provide you with editable, feature-based CAD models, graphically-rich, communicative reports, or we can 3D print the final parts or prototypes for you once they are ready to build. Learn more "3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing, enabling companies of any size or industry to develop, iterate and distribute goods more efficiently. We are seeing the global manufacturing paradigm shift due to the growing adoption of 3D printing for production of final parts and R&D, particularly given the ability to use 3D printing to meet the increasing demand for personalization and customization". - Ramon Pastor (VP & GM 3D Printing, HP) Customer Care Here at Tempus we understand that taking care of our customers' unique needs is just as important as producing a quality product. That is why we back up our work with a quality assurance process, IP protection, and ongoing training and optimization. Guaranteed Quality Tempus 3D follows strict production processes and quality inspection procedures to ensure your parts always meet our tolerance and production standards. Certification Tempus 3D is certified by HP for Multi Jet Fusion to ensure parts are designed and produced optimally for this specific printing process. IP Protection Tempus 3D takes IP protection seriously, with data security protection measures and confidentiality agreements with staff and production partners. Join the Manufacturing Revolution with Tempus 3D Upload your CAD file for an online quote and start manufacturing today Get a quote