We work with the following printing, sintering and measuring systems in our technology center:

We qualify your MIM component for the metal binder jetting process.

  • Upload component

    Upload the drawing or 3D file of your component, specifying the scale.

  • Define requirements

    Let us know the required quantity, the material and any special features, such as special material properties or challenges.

  • Receive advice

    After we have inspected your component, you will receive a free consultation on the optimization potential.

  • Receive offer

    We calculate the production costs of your request and, on request, also perform a cost analysis of your portfolio.

  • Component received

    We manufacture your MIM component using the binder jetting process and send it to you.

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Consultation

The additive manufacturing method enables the optimized design of functional MIM components following a detailed potential analysis. As a 3D printing service provider, we use a detailed potential analysis to assess the technical and economic feasibility of your production request.

In a comprehensive evaluation, constructive, mechanical, functional, economic and ecological improvements through additive manufacturing options are examined.

In this context, a comparison of the additive manufacturing method with conventional manufacturing processes is also drawn up.

The decisive advantage over the classic MIM process? The time-consuming and expensive production of a tool is completely eliminated! While the production of a series tool can take 5 to 6 months, metal 3D printing enables the production of an iteratively optimized MIM component within 2 to 3 weeks.

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PRODUCTION

As a 3D printing service provider, we manufacture your MIM components using the metal binder jetting process in our in-house machine park. We use 3D printing systems from the manufacturer Desktop Metal. The market leader offers the most advanced 3D printing technologies and materials for the production of complex metal components: from individual to series production. The systems are characterized by their high precision, printing speed and cost efficiency. Desktop Metal attaches great importance to the effortless operation and integration of the systems into existing production environments.

The Desktop Metal Shop System: the printing solution known as the turnkey solution is the best-selling binder jetting system in the world. The system enables the effortless printing of end-use parts with high-quality surface finishes while maintaining tolerances.

The InnoventX system: The open platform offers the option of processing a wide variety of alloys and setting a wide range of process parameters such as the layer height and flow time of the binder. The process offers a suitable solution for inquiries with high surface requirements.

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QUALITY CONTROL

We use 3D scanning to check the quality of the printed MIM components. As an experienced 3D printing service provider, we rely on measuring devices from ZEISS GOM Metrology, which are characterized by their precise networks and high level of detail. The scanned models are intensively checked using intelligent software in order to identify even minimal deviations and irregularities. A quality assessment of the component is then created and any necessary adjustments are implemented immediately.

The ISO 9001 certification confirms that we have implemented an effective quality management system aimed at the continuous improvement of our processes and the satisfaction of our customers. By complying with this international standard, we ensure that our products and services consistently achieve high quality standards.

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Use cases

3D printing from plastic

mb-microtec uses the production of high-precision 3D printed parts made of plastic and metal as a service to bring new product ideas into customer applications as quickly as possible.

3D printing from plastic

Development and production of connectors

We manufacture high-precision connector plates for a leading automotive manufacturer using precision micro-stereolithography from Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF).

Development and production of connectors

FDM 3D printing housing for motorboats

Carbon fiber-reinforced housing component manufactured using FDM 3D printing. The component was then painted specifically for use in a motorboat

FDM 3D printing housing for motorboats

Charging socket adapter

3D-printed socket box for reliable contact testing for the Phoenix Contact connector, with optimized handling, reduced weight and increased crack resistance.

Charging socket adapter

Qualified materials, materials

MIM 316L - 1.4404 - Stainless steel

This completely authentic and non-magnetic steel is ideal for demanding environments. It is characterized by its corrosion resistance, high ductility and temperature resistance.

  • Data sheet
  • MIM 316L stainless steel data sheet
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The steel is used in a variety of industrial applications, including those with mildly corrosive environments and high strength requirements.

  • Data sheet
  • Data sheet for the 17-4PH stainless steel
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▪ 304L stainless steel
▪ CoCrMo
▪ Nickel alloy IN718
▪ Nickel alloy IN625
▪ H13 tool steel
▪ M2 tool steel
▪ Titanium (Ti64)

Our
certifications

We are DIN ISO 9001 certified. The international standard specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS) that covers the documentation and monitoring of all our processes in the provision of products or services. This ensures that the requirements of our customers are met and that continuous improvement takes place in our company. Certification to DIN ISO 9001 is carried out by independent certification bodies and certifies that the company has successfully implemented a QMS and continuously maintains and improves it.

The TISAX certification ("Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange") is a standard audit procedure for information security. The certification follows a comprehensive audit by an accredited auditing company and ensures that appropriate security measures are implemented and that our customers' personal data and confidential information are protected.

Frederik Nußbaumer

Sales Engineer
+49 1724059105
frederik.nussbaumer@am-pioneers.com

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    FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Our 3D Printing Services

    What 3D printing services does AM Pioneers offer?

    We offer industrial 3D printing services for metal, ceramic, and plastic components—from design and material consulting to series production and post-processing.

    As a specialized 3D printing service provider, we support companies in the mechanical engineering, medical technology, aerospace, energy, and research and development sectors.

    We offer 3D printing services for various additive manufacturing technologies in the fields of metal 3D printing, ceramic 3D printing, and plastic 3D printing.

    Binder Jetting – Metal 3D printing and ceramic 3D printing

    Binder Jetting is a sintering-based additive manufacturing process for the cost-effective series production of complex metal or ceramic components. The process consists of three steps: printing, debinding, and sintering.

    In the field of metal 3D printing and ceramic 3D printing, we work with several Binder Jetting systems from the manufacturer Desktop Metal at our Technology Center in Esslingen. The process chain is complemented by modern sintering technologies from Carbolite Gero for processing a wide variety of materials.

    Stereolithography (SLA) – Ceramic 3D Printing

    Ceramic 3D printing using the SLA (stereolithography) process is based on VAT photopolymerization (VPP). In this process, a liquid, light-sensitive resin is cured layer by layer using a UV laser.

    In Esslingen, we work with systems from the manufacturer 3DCeram, which developed this technology specifically for the industrial 3D printing of high-performance technical ceramics.

    PµSL Micro 3D Printing – High-Resolution Plastic 3D Printing
    Using the PµSL process, we manufacture high-precision components with extremely fine details in the micrometer range. While conventional DLP 3D printers typically achieve resolutions of 50–100 µm, our S240 system from Boston Micro Fabrication enables an optical resolution of up to 10 µm with dimensional tolerances of ±20 µm.

    This technology is particularly well-suited for high-precision plastic 3D printing in microfluidics, medical technology, and micromechanics.

    DLP 3D Printing – High-Resolution Plastic 3D Printing

    In the field of plastic 3D printing, we work with modern DLP 3D printers from Elegoo and ETEC in addition to FDM and SLA technologies.

    In the DLP (Digital Light Processing) process, a liquid photopolymer material is cured layer by layer using light. This allows for the production of highly precise and complex plastic components with excellent surface quality.

    Modern DLP 3D printers are particularly suitable for:

    • delicate geometries
    • high-resolution components
    • functional prototypes
    • design samples
    • medical applications

    FDM 3D Printing – Cost-Effective Plastic 3D Printing

    The FDM (Fused Filament Fabrication) process is an additive manufacturing process in the field of plastic 3D printing. In this process, a thermoplastic filament is heated, melted, and applied layer by layer through a nozzle.

    This process is particularly suitable for:

    • large housing components
    • functional components
    • fixtures
    • technical plastic components
    • cost-effective small-batch production

    Metal 3D printing is particularly well-suited for:

    • complex functional components
    • lightweight structures
    • replacement parts
    • Production components
    • Tools and fixtures

    Additive metal manufacturing processes, in particular, enable a high degree of design freedom and cost-effective production of complex geometries.

    Ceramic 3D printing enables the production of high-temperature-resistant and wear-resistant components with complex geometries for industrial applications.

    Engineering ceramics are particularly suitable for:

    • High-temperature applications
    • Electrical insulation
    • Wear protection
    • Lightweight construction
    • Chemically resistant components

    Modern DLP 3D printers enable exceptionally high detail resolution and surface quality in plastic 3D printing.

    This makes the process ideal for:

    • delicate components
    • high-precision geometries
    • microcomponents
    • medical technology
    • design and functional prototypes

    In addition to our industrial 3D printing services, we offer comprehensive sintering services for metals. Sintering is a key process step in sinter-based additive manufacturing processes such as metal 3D printing, as components only achieve their final strength and material properties through the thermal compaction process.

    At our technology center in Esslingen, we use state-of-the-art high-temperature sintering furnaces from Carbolite Gero to process a wide variety of materials and process atmospheres. For more information about our sintering furnace, please visit the following link: https://am-pioneers.com/en/htk-8/

    As a 3D printing service provider, we combine modern additive manufacturing technologies with extensive expertise in materials and processes.

    Our 3D printing services include:

    • Reverse Engineering
    • Feasibility Studies
    • Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
    • Material consulting
    • Prototype manufacturing
    • Series production
    • Post-processing and quality assurance

    This is how we support companies throughout the entire additive manufacturing process chain—from the initial concept to the finished component.