Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ (Carbon DLS™) 3D printing service

What is Carbon® Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS)?

Carbon® Digital Light Synthesis™ is ideal for developing high-fidelity prototypes, functional, and production parts with isotropic properties, complex geometries and excellent surface finishes. Parts manufactured with DLS possess similar strength and mechanical properties to those manufactured via injection molding.

Carbon DLS™ is a resin-based polymer process that uses light and heat to create parts with isotropic properties, complex geometries, and excellent surface finishes. DLS offers a wide range of production-grade materials, allowing engineers to build end-use parts right off the printer. We are certified in using the Carbon platform from design through production.

Extensive Material Options and Industry-Best Lead Times

Technology	Materials	Lead Time
Digital Light Synthesis (DLS)	Rigid: CE 221, EPX 82, EPX 86 FR (Flame Retardant), FPU 50, IND 405, MPU 100 (biocompatible), RPU 70, RPU 130, UMA 90 Non-Rigid: EPU 40, EPU 41, IND 147 - HDT 230, SIL 30	Typically four business days; expedited orders in as few as two business days
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)	Standard: Nylon PA-11, Nylon PA-12, PA-12 GF, PP, and TPA Color: CB Nylon PA 12	Four to five business days depending on material and color
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)	ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, Antero 800NA (PEKK), Antero840CN03 (PEKK), ASA, Nylon PA-6, Nylon PA-12, Nylon PA-12 CF (Carbon-Filled), PC-10, PC-ABS, PC-ISO, PPSF, ST-130, Ultem 1010, Ultem 9085, Ultem 9085 CG	As few as three business days
Stereolithography (SLA)	Accura 25, Black, Color (multiple), Clear, Durable, Elastic, Flexible 80A, High Temp, Surgical Guide (biocompatible), Rigid 4000, Tough 1500, Tough 2000, White	As few as three business days for prototypes; production or high-volume runs are examined on a case-by-case basis
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) / Selective Laser Melting (SLM)	Aluminum (AlSi10), Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Maraging Steel, Titanium (Ti64)	Custom quotes available on a case-by-case basis; lead times vary

Carbon DLS™ Applications

Carbon DLS™ is often used for end-use parts because it produces high tolerances and smooth surface finishes. The speed of the Carbon DLS™ 3D printing process makes it an attractive option for rapid prototyping.

High-volume production runs
Cost-effective and quick production of small parts.
Foam replacement
Elastomeric lattice design enables custom mechanical responses.
Functional prototyping
Durable prototypes suitable for testing in real-world conditions.
Chemical and heat resistant parts
Materials that meet many functional and regulatory requirements.
Complex parts
Process allows for geometries that would be impossible to produce with other methods.