Additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing has fundamentally changed industrial production. Complex geometries, fast development cycles and individual components are now a reality.

FKM Sintertechnik has been a pioneer in industrial 3D printing since 1994 and offers solutions for metal and plastic – from design to post-processing.

Additive manufacturing with plastic

Additive manufacturing with plastic enables tool-free, economical production of complex components. FKM uses selective laser sintering (SLS): a laser melts fine plastic powder layer by layer to create precise components.

Materials at FKM:

FKM processes PA 12, PA 11, TPU, PEEK and polyamide 613 – materials that range from robust and versatile to bio-based and impact-resistant to elastic, high-temperature resistant or particularly well-balanced in terms of strength and dimensional stability.

Advantages of the SLS process:

  • High design freedom without tools
  • Fast prototypes and small series
  • Sustainable due to low material usage
  • Precisely and cost-efficiently manufactured

The FKM smooth® technology then ensures smooth, aesthetic surfaces. Supplementary processes such as coloring, deburring or vibratory finishing make plastic parts ready for installation – functionally and visually convincing.

Additive manufacturing with metal

In metal production, FKM relies on selective laser melting (SLM). In this process, metal powder is melted layer by layer and processed into high-density, functionally integrated components.

Materials at FKM:

FKM processes aluminum, stainless steel, tool steel, Inconel, cobalt-chrome and copper. These materials are characterized by low weight, high stability, corrosion and wear resistance, heat resistance, biocompatibility and excellent conductivity.

Advantages of the SLM process:

  • High material density and strength
  • Integrated functions such as cooling channels or hollow structures
  • Weight reduction through bionic design
  • Short development times and series quality

Here too, FKM takes care of finishing and quality assurance – for components that meet the highest mechanical and thermal requirements.

Experience, quality and precision: made by FKM

With 28 SLS machines for plastic and 17 SLM machines for metal, FKM is one of the largest suppliers of additive manufacturing in Europe.

Intelligent project management enables fast response times and on-time delivery – even for complex projects. All components are tested for dimensional accuracy and function in our in-house test center.

FKM has stood for innovative strength and manufacturing expertise for over 30 years. Whether prototype, series part or individual solution – FKM accompanies you from the idea to the finished product.

FKM Sintertechnik – Your partner for the additive manufacturing of plastic and metal

Discover new possibilities in product development and manufacturing – precise, efficient and future-proof.