PolyJet is a high-resolution additive manufacturing technology that works similarly to inkjet document printing \u2014 but instead of depositing ink on paper, it jets and instantly cures photopolymer droplets with UV light to build 3D parts. What makes PolyJet exceptional is its ability to print multiple materials in a single print job, enabling parts with varying Shore hardness, transparency, and color gradients within the same component.<\/p>\n
PolyJet printers use an array of print heads to jet microscopic droplets of liquid photopolymer material onto the build platform. As each droplet is deposited, it is instantly cured by integrated UV lamps. The build platform lowers by one layer (typically 16-30 microns), and the process repeats until the full part is complete.<\/p>\n
The key differentiator is the ability to jet multiple materials simultaneously \u2014 including rigid opaque materials, rubber-like elastomers, and transparent clear resins \u2014 from separate print heads. This allows for complex material combinations such as overmolded appearances, varying durometers within a single part, and parts that simulate two-shot injection molded components \u2014 all without post-processing assembly.<\/p>\n
PolyJet is the only mainstream 3D printing technology that can produce parts with multiple material properties in a single build. This includes combinations of rigid and flexible materials, clear and colored sections, and parts that simulate overmolded or two-shot injection molded components \u2014 all without post-production assembly.<\/p>\n
With layer thicknesses as fine as 16 microns, PolyJet produces parts with surface finishes that rival injection molding. Fine features down to 0.1mm are reliably reproduced, and sharp edges and small text are crisper than any other polymer 3D printing process.<\/p>\n
PolyJet can produce parts in full CMYK color, making it ideal for visual prototypes that need to communicate design intent accurately, eliminating the need for post-painting or spray coating.<\/p>\n
| Category<\/th>\n | Examples<\/th>\n | \uc560\ud50c\ub9ac\ucf00\uc774\uc158<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid Opaque<\/td>\n | Vero series (white, black, gray, blue)<\/td>\n | Housing prototypes, concept models<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Rubber-Like<\/td>\n | TangoBlack, TangoPlus (Shore A 27-95)<\/td>\n | Grips, seals, overmolded areas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \ud22c\uba85<\/td>\n | VeroClear, FullCure 720<\/td>\n | Lens prototypes, light pipes, fluidic parts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Bio-Compatible<\/td>\n | MED610 (biocompatible certified)<\/td>\n | Surgical guides, medical models<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nCommon Applications<\/h2>\n\uc790\uc8fc \ubb3b\ub294 \uc9c8\ubb38<\/h2>\nWhat is the typical lead time for PolyJet 3D printing?<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n Can PolyJet produce parts with both rigid and flexible materials in one print?<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n How does PolyJet compare to SLA in surface quality?<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n Are PolyJet parts suitable for end-use applications?<\/strong><\/summary>\n |