3D Printing
Professional 3D printing services on HP Multi Jet Fusion: strong, functional nylon parts in full color or natural finish. From one-off prototypes to low-volume production runs, we print engineering-grade PA12 parts with no support structures, fine detail, and consistent quality, shipped nationwide.
Request a Quote
Typical response within one business day. Prefer to talk? Chicago: (331) 758-0940 • Kansas City: (913) 270-3158
Why Multi Jet Fusion
Multi Jet Fusion is HP's powder-bed fusion technology: printheads apply fusing and detailing agents across a bed of nylon powder, and infrared energy fuses each layer in a single pass. The unfused powder supports the part as it builds, which is why MJF delivers what most 3D printing can't:
- Functional strength: parts are dense and near-isotropic, so they perform the same regardless of print orientation, unlike filament printing
- Design freedom: interlocking assemblies, internal channels, living hinges, and organic shapes print without support scars
- True color: color is jetted voxel by voxel throughout the part surface, so labels, zones, and photorealistic textures survive handling and wear
What We Print
Functional Prototypes
Test fit, form, and function with parts strong enough for real use: enclosures, brackets, mechanisms, and snap fits, iterated in days.
End-Use Parts
Production-quality nylon components for equipment, fixtures, jigs, and replacement parts, printed on demand without tooling.
Low-Volume Production
Tens to hundreds of parts without mold costs. Ideal for product launches, custom variants, and bridge production before injection molding.
Full-Color Models
Anatomical models, architectural and presentation models, scan-based figurines, and color-coded functional parts, printed in color that's part of the material.
From 3D Scan to Printed Part
Because we run professional 3D scanning in-house, we can take a physical object all the way to a printed reproduction or modified part in one workflow: scan, model, print. Full-color scanning plus full-color printing is a combination few service providers offer under one roof.
How It Works
- QuoteSend your files (STL, 3MF, OBJ, or STEP) or tell us about the part. We'll check printability and provide a fixed quote.
- PrintParts are printed in HR CB PA12 nylon, in full color or natural finish, with the build planned for your part's strength and detail needs.
- FinishParts are depowdered and cleaned, ready for use as printed.
- ShipLocal pickup at our Lenexa, KS facility or shipping nationwide, with lead time confirmed at quote.
Want the full technical details? Download our HP 580 Manufacturing Capabilities Sheet (PDF) covering material specs, build volume, and process capabilities.
Application Spotlight
Lasting Impressions: Memorial Keepsakes for Bereaved Families
In partnership with a Kansas City area Child Life Department, we replaced fragile plaster casting with a fully digital, non-contact workflow: a gentle handheld 3D scan of hands and feet, printed in natural PA12 nylon with fine detail preserved down to individual skin creases. Staff time ends at the scan, and the fully digital workflow lets us partner with hospitals anywhere in the country.
Read the full case study →Why 3DMakerWorld
We operate HP Multi Jet Fusion in-house at our Lenexa, KS facility, with hands-on control of process parameters, color calibration, and post-processing on every build. And with professional 3D scanning under the same roof, we take projects from physical object to finished full-color part in one seamless workflow, a combination few service providers can offer. Chicago: (331) 758-0940 • Kansas City: (913) 270-3158
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does 3D printing cost?
Pricing depends on part volume, height in the build, quantity, and whether it's full color or natural. Small parts start economically, and per-part cost drops meaningfully with quantity since parts nest together in a single build. Send your files for a fixed quote, typically within one business day.
What material do you print in?
HP High Reusability CB PA12, an engineering-grade nylon with excellent chemical resistance, good flexibility, and 46 MPa tensile strength that's consistent across print directions. Parts print in full CMYK color or natural finish.
How large a part can you print?
The build volume is 332 x 190 x 248 mm (approximately 13.1 x 7.5 x 9.8 in). Larger designs can often be printed in sections and joined; tell us what you're making and we'll advise the best approach.
What file formats do you accept?
STL for single-color parts; 3MF or OBJ with textures for full-color parts; STEP is also welcome. If you only have a physical part and no file, our 3D scanning and reverse engineering services can create one.
How does full-color printing work?
Color is applied by inkjet printheads voxel by voxel as the part is built, so it's fused into the nylon at the surface rather than painted on afterward. Logos, color-coded features, textures from 3D scans, and photorealistic detail all print directly.
How strong are MJF parts compared to other 3D printing?
MJF parts are dense and near-isotropic, meaning strength is consistent regardless of orientation, where filament (FDM) parts are significantly weaker between layers. For functional mechanical parts, MJF nylon is one of the strongest polymer 3D printing options available.
What's the typical lead time?
Most orders ship within days, depending on build scheduling and quantity. Your exact lead time is confirmed with the quote, and rush needs are worth asking about.
Have a part to print? Request a quote above, or call Chicago: (331) 758-0940 or Kansas City: (913) 270-3158.