3D Blog
Industry insights, additive manufacturing updates and advice for NZ manufacturers and product developers.
PA12 nylon: rigid or flexible, it comes down to the design
PA12 nylon parts can be rigid and durable, or flexible and functional. See how wall thickness and design choices, not the material, make the difference.
Why some parts can only be made with additive manufacturing
Some part geometries simply can't be moulded. Here's how additive manufacturing lets us build complex, end-use parts in one process, no compromise required.
Replacing Industrial Components with Additive Manufacturing
When a critical part is discontinued or too costly to source, additive manufacturing offers a fast, accurate way to replace it. Here's how the process works.
Why "waterproof" is a question worth asking early
How additive manufacturing handles waterproof and water-resistant polymer parts, and what to specify for marine, agritech and outdoor use.
How we use MJF printing for drone parts
See how ADPM uses MJF additive manufacturing to produce a 0.5mm drone part that is lightweight, durable and flexible, with real design freedom.
From prototype to production – the ADPM process explained
One of the things we hear most often from new clients is that they weren't sure what to expect from working with an additive manufacturing business. Would they need to arrive with a finished CAD file? Would they be handed off to a machine and left to figure it out? How involved would the team actually be?
What is Additive Manufacturing – and when should you use it?
If you've heard the term "additive manufacturing" and assumed it was just a fancy way of saying 3D printing, you're not entirely wrong – but you're also missing most of the picture.
How low volume manufacturing helps NZ exporters reduce risk at the start-up phase
New Zealand punches well above its weight as an exporting nation. We've built global reputations in marine technology, agritech, medical devices and advanced manufacturing – remarkable achievements for a small country at the bottom of the world.
PA12 Nylon vs traditional polymer manufacturing – what NZ manufacturers need to know
When NZ manufacturers start exploring additive manufacturing for the first time, one of the first questions they ask is: what's the material actually like? Can it perform in a real product environment? How does it compare to what I'm used to?