Plastic parts for mechanical engineering, robotics, and automation

Precision plastic components produced using industrial 3D printing

Mechanical engineering, robotics, and automation require high-performance plastic parts that offer high precision, low weight, and maximum load-bearing capacity. Using state-of-the-art 3D printing technologies, 1zu1scale develops and manufactures high-quality plastic components for industrial applications—from functional prototypes to series production.

Selective laser sintering (SLS), in particular, enables the cost-effective production of complex plastic parts without tooling costs. This results in highly functional components for robotics, automation technology, and modern mechanical engineering.

3D Printing for Mechanical Engineering and Automation

Industrial 3D printing offers significant advantages over traditional manufacturing processes in mechanical engineering. Designs can be developed, optimized, and produced more quickly. At the same time, additive manufacturing reduces development times and increases flexibility when it comes to variants and customizations.

1zu1scale relies on high-end industrial 3D printing technologies to produce technical plastic parts with production-grade quality.

Typical applications:

Grippers and end effectors for robotic systems
Lightweight components for automation
Housings and protective covers
Sensor mounts and functional parts
Assembly fixtures and equipment
Custom mechanical engineering components
Function-integrated plastic parts

In robotics in particular, additive lightweight construction enables higher dynamics, lower energy consumption, and optimized motion sequences.

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) for Technical Plastic Parts

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is one of the most important industrial 3D printing technologies at 1zu1scale. In this process, plastic powder is fused layer by layer using a laser. This results in high-precision plastic components with complex geometries and excellent mechanical properties.

SLS is ideal for:

Functional prototypes
Engineering plastic parts
Small-batch and mass production
High-load mechanical engineering components
Complex robotics components
Custom automation solutions

Since no support structures are required in the SLS process, even complex geometries can be produced cost-effectively.

Advantages of SLS at 1zu1scale

High dimensional accuracy and repeatability
Cost-effective manufacturing with no tooling costs
High design freedom for complex geometries
Rapid availability of components
Production-grade quality and surfaces
High load-bearing capacity and temperature resistance
Ideal for small series and components with many variants

Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and industrial process reliability, 1zu1scale delivers reproducible quality for demanding industrial applications.

High-performance materials for industrial plastic parts

For industrial 3D printing, 1zu1scale uses high-performance engineering plastics with optimal mechanical properties for mechanical engineering and automation.

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Polyamide EOS PA 1101

Fine Detail Resolution (FDR) with PA11 on EOS systems enables the production of high-precision plastic components with extremely fine structures and high impact strength.

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Polyamide EOS PA 2200

PA12 produced using EOS's SLS technology delivers robust, dimensionally stable, and durable functional components.

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PA Black

For applications requiring exceptional chemical resistance, PA1012 produced using Farsoon’s SLS technology offers optimal properties for mechanical engineering, robotics, and automation.

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Surface Finishing for Production-Grade Quality

In addition to additive manufacturing, 1zu1scale offers professional post-processing and finishing services for plastic parts.

These include:

Chemical smoothing
Dyeing and surface finishing
Optimization of tactile feel
Improved sealing
Production-grade surface quality

Chemically smoothed SLS components result in high-quality surfaces with a look and feel similar to injection molding.

FAQ – 3D-Printed Plastic Parts for Mechanical Engineering

SLS enables the production of durable, lightweight, and complex plastic parts without tooling costs. This technology offers significant advantages, particularly for applications with a wide range of variants and short development cycles.

The materials primarily used are PA12, PA11, and glass-filled plastics for applications with higher mechanical requirements.

FDR is a highly precise SLS technology from 1zu1scale designed for delicate, highly detailed plastic components.

Yes. Additive manufacturing is ideal for prototypes, small-batch production, and production runs with a wide variety of variants.