FKM - pioneer, specialist and technology leader
State-of-the-art excellence in industrial 3D printing
Rethinking 3D printing - again and again
Industrial high-end 3D printing for functional prototypes, tooling, spare parts and series parts. Directly from 3D data and always innovative since 1994.
FKM – Enthusiasm for 3D printing
FKM is a pioneer and innovation driver for powder bed based laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) in Germany and Europe. We have been committed to innovation since 1994: With the revolutionary possibilities of additive manufacturing, we are changing products, processes, companies and entire industries. Where tool and mold making used to determine the design rules, additive manufacturing has established completely new design and manufacturing processes with selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM).
Quest for Innovation
Future technologies, materials expertise
and practical know-how from a single source
FKM – Always one step ahead
However, our “Quest for Innovation” claim goes even further: at FKM, we are convinced that the possibilities of 3D printing are far from exhausted. There is still a lot of untapped potential to be developed in both the plastics and metal sectors. That’s why we use our practical experience and expertise from 30 years of additive manufacturing every day to further develop additive manufacturing technologies and implement industry solutions that offer our customers a real innovative edge.
FKM – The fascination of 3D printing
Complex geometries can now be integrated directly into components. Dynamic assemblies, such as functional grippers, also require significantly fewer work steps thanks to SLS and SLM. Additive manufacturing simplifies design, saves assembly costs and ensures a long service life.
FKM – Wide range of 3D printing services
Our range of services is already reflected in our name: FKM stands for functional components made of plastic and metal. We attach great importance to the term “functional”. We supply ready-to-use components that are precisely tailored to their tasks. We have a wide selection of high-quality plastic and metal materials in our range for the SLS and SLM powder bed processes. Our 3D printing services also include advice on optimizing components for 3D printing and a wide range of surface finishes.
FKM – Technology and quality at the highest level
Thanks to our leading machinery in Germany and Europe for large-capacity industrial powder bed systems, we can deliver both large components and large quantities in the shortest possible time. Of course, we also supply small components in batch sizes of 1.
Quality assurance, including an in-house test laboratory, is also part of our expertise, which, in conjunction with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, ensures that we strive for the highest and reproducible quality.
Production partners and outsourcing
We are happy to act as an outsourcing partner for other 3D printing service providers, for example when it comes to particularly tricky components. Our flexibility and capacity also allow us to spontaneously accept large and complex production orders.
Our team
People. With know-how and sympathy.
New things are created when people talk about their ideas. Especially when it comes to complex tasks that require innovative solutions. That's why we continue to use the telephone in our daily contact with our customers to prepare orders properly. A direct 1:1 exchange often leads to better solutions faster than filling out online forms. Our customers know and appreciate our direct, personal and solution-oriented approach. Not only do they save time, but they also receive first-hand expert advice.
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Quality through networking
Group of companies
In addition to 3D printing in plastic and metal, we also offer a large number of surface technologies for finishing 3D-printed components from a single source. To ensure the highest product quality, we have also been successfully working closely with two specialized companies since our foundation: In association with Henkel Modellbau GmbH and Gießerei Blöcher GmbH, for example, we guarantee the mechanical processing of our AM components at the highest level.
Partnerships
For products with maximum added value, we also rely on close and trusting partnerships with specialized companies. In the field of rapid tooling, for example, we work closely with
We answer your questions
Here you will find answers to the most important questions about additive manufacturing with metal.
FKM is a pioneer in industrial 3D printing with plastic and metal and has been a driver of innovation in the powder-bed-based SLS and SLM processes since 1994. The company supplies functional end components – not prototype solutions – with a large machine park, high material expertise and inclusive service.
This refers to components that can be used directly – in plastic or metal – with tested materials, precise post-processing and documented quality. FKM not only supplies printed blanks, but also ready-to-assemble or ready-to-use parts.
With many years in the market, including since the 1990s, FKM has built up extensive practical expertise. This know-how is actively used for the further development of technologies, material combinations and industrial series applications.
FKM works with large-volume industrial machinery (for plastic and metal), its own test laboratory and a quality management system that is certified to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, among others. This ensures that high demands on reproducibility, quantities and component quality are met.
FKM supplies solutions for various industries – e.g. mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, medical technology, aerospace. The decisive factors are requirements such as functionality, material and temperature resistance, freedom of geometry or batch size 1 to series production.
FKM is your high-end 3D printing service provider
for ready-to-install parts made of plastics, filled polymers or metal.
From materials consulting and design optimization to joint project co-engineering, we are our customers’ experts and partners for tricky tasks. With our complete after-print service consisting of testing technology with IATF certification and a range of surface technology with various finishing processes, we have been offering 3D printing services as a complete solution for almost 30 years – from a single source, with a lot of understanding.