Nexa3D, US manufacturer of high-performance 3D printers for industrial applications, and 3D printed tooling pioneer Addifab are bringing a 3D printed injection mold tooling platform to injection molders globally.

Based on 3D printing technology, Freeform Injection Molding (FIM), allows users to additively manufacture complex injection mold tooling in hours instead of weeks or months. These tools are compatible with most thermoplastic materials, including reinforced high-performance feedstocks. They can also be dissolved, which allows the molding of complex components that would be difficult to mold with conventional metal tooling.

Nexa3D will supply the NXE 400 system, including the industrial 3D printer and wash and cure units, to users of Freeform Injection Molding, while Addifab will supply tooling resins and post-processing equipment.

The Freeform Injection Molding capabilities powered by the NXE 400 systems are available immediately.