Specialized in additive series production of industrial plastic and metal components via 3D printing
3Faktur GmbH
Jena · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About 3Faktur
3Faktur GmbH is a specialized 3D printing service provider for the additive manufacturing of industrial components and assemblies, headquartered in Jena (Thuringia). The company produces series parts and rapid prototyping orders using powder bed-based Multi Jet Fusion (HP), metal laser melting (SLM), and precision micro 3D printing (PµSL). Materials processed include plastics such as Polyamide 12, Polyamide 11 and TPU (BASF Ultrasint TPU01) as well as the metals AlSi10Mg and stainless steel 316L. Every year, over 150,000 additive series parts leave the plant; around 2,500 customers come from mechanical engineering, medical technology, automotive, high-tech, the optical industry, metrology, as well as automation technology and robotics. The process chain includes design optimization, data preparation, 3D printing, automated powder removal and sorting, finishing (vapor smoothing, shot peening, tumble polishing, dip dyeing, painting) and automated quality control. The quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, and production is certified to ISO/ASTM 52920:2023 as an industrial AM production facility for Multi Jet Fusion (TÜV SÜD).
- Site
- Jena
- Processes
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Metal 3D printing (Selective Laser Melting, SLM/PBF-LB/M), Micro 3D printing (Precision Micro Stereolithography, PµSL), Design optimization for additive manufacturing, Vapor Smoothing (chemical smoothing), Shot Peening (shot peening), Tumble polishing, Painting (wet painting, Cerakote® 2-K)
- Materials
- Polyamide 12 (PA 12), Polyamide 12 W (white), Polyamide 11 (PA 11), TPU (BASF Ultrasint TPU01, Shore 88-90A), HTL – High Temperature Liquid, Aluminum alloy AlSi10Mg, Stainless steel 316L, Multi Jet Fusion (HP Jet Fusion 4210, 2× 5210, 5420 W)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO/ASTM 52920:2023 (industrial AM production facility, Multi Jet Fusion), ISO/ASTM 52920:2023 (Multi Jet Fusion), IATF 16949, EN 9100, ISO 13485
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering, Medical technology, Automotive, High-tech, Optical industry, Metrology
- 01
Design optimization for additive manufacturing
- 02
Data preparation and nesting
- 03
3D printing (Multi Jet Fusion, metal laser melting, micro 3D printing)
- 04
Automated powder removal and cleaning (glass bead blasting)
- 05
AI-based part identification and sorting
- 06
Finishing (shot peening, vapor smoothing, tumble polishing, dip dyeing,
- 07
Automated quality control
- 08
Packaging and shipping
Manufacturing Technologies & Materials
Multi Jet Fusion (HP Jet Fusion 4210, 2× 5210, 5420 W)
Powder bed-based 3D printing process for functional parts and (small) series made of polyamide and TPU, build volume up to 380 × 380 × 380 mm, tolerance ±0.3 % (min. ±0.3 mm).
Precision Micro 3D Printing (BMF MicroArch S240)
Process for producing highly precise, miniaturized components with detail resolution down to 50 µm and tolerances down to ±25 µm, build volume 100 × 100 × 50 mm.
Metal Laser Melting (Selective Laser Melting)
Additive process for complex, high-strength metal components made of AlSi10Mg and stainless steel 316L with a build volume of up to 190 mm.
Polyamide 12 (HP 3D HR PA 12)
High-strength, durable all-round thermoplastic for housings, mechanical components and fluid-carrying parts, available in gray, black and other variants.
Polyamide 12 W (white/colored)
White, UV-stable material in white and 17 colors for functional visible parts, colorable via Deep Dye Coloring.
Polyamide 11
Flexible material with high elongation at break and toughness for film hinges, snap-fit connections and orthoses, made from renewable raw materials.
TPU (BASF Ultrasint TPU01, Shore 88-90A)
Elastic material with shock absorption and abrasion resistance for protective covers, seals, grippers and orthopedic aids.
HTL – High Temperature Liquid (BMF)
High-resolution resin for micro 3D printing with temperature resistance up to approx. 110 °C and internal channels from 100 µm.
Aluminum alloy AlSi10Mg
Lightweight material with high strength and corrosion resistance for prototypes, fixtures and small series.
Stainless steel 316L
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel for complex, durable metal components produced by laser melting.
Vapor Smoothing (chemical smoothing, AMT SF 50)
Surface smoothing and sealing, making parts suitable for sealing in gas- and liquid-carrying systems.
Deep Dye Coloring (Dyemansion DM60)
Roboter-assisted dip dyeing for black and colored part surfaces without adding a layer.
Location
Jena
DEHeadquarters and production
- Lot size
- typically 50–300 parts per production cycle
- Materials
- PA 12, PA 12 W, PA 11, TPU, HTL, AlSi10Mg, 1.4404
- HP Jet Fusion 4210
- 2× HP Jet Fusion 5210
- HP Jet Fusion 5420 W
- BMF MicroArch S240 (PµSL)
- Metal laser melting system
- Dyemansion DM60 dyeing system
- AMT SF 50 Vapor Smoothing system
- AM Flow AM-Sort sorting system
- Automated unpacking and packaging systems
- Automated quality control
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)Additive | ±0.3 % / min. ±0.3 mm · Ra 7 +/- 3 µm | 380 mm × 380 mm × 380 mm | – | – | Polyamide 12 (PA 12), Polyamide 12 W, Polyamide 11, TPU (BASF Ultrasint TPU01) |
| Metal 3D printing (Selective Laser Melting, SLM/PBF-LB/M)Additive | ISO 2678-1-m | 190 mm × 190 mm × 190 mm | – | – | Aluminum AlSi10Mg, Stainless steel 316L (1.4404) |
| Micro 3D printing (Precision Micro Stereolithography, PµSL)Additive | +/- 25µm ~ +/- 50µm · Ra < 1 µm | 100 mm × 100 mm × 50 mm | – | – | HTL (High-Temperature Liquid) |
| Design optimization for additive manufacturingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vapor Smoothing (chemical smoothing)Surface | – | – | – | – | PA 12, PA 12 W, TPU, PA 11 |
| Shot Peening (shot peening)Surface | – | – | – | – | PA 12, PA 12 W, PA 11 |
| Tumble polishingSurface | – | – | – | – | PA 12, PA 12 W, PA 11 |
| Painting (wet painting, Cerakote® 2-K)Surface | – | – | – | – | PA 12, PA 12 W, TPU, PA 11 |
| Dyeing / dip dyeing (Deep Dye Coloring, black dyeing)Surface | – | – | – | – | PA 12, PA 12 W, TPU, PA 11 |
| Express production MJF (3 working days)Additive | – | – | – | – | Polyamide 12 |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer | HP Jet Fusion 4210 | 1 | – | – | Jena |
| Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer | HP Jet Fusion 5210 | 2 | – | – | Jena |
| Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer | HP Jet Fusion 5420 W | 1 | – | – | Jena |
| Micro 3D printing system (PµSL) | Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) MicroArch S240 | – | 100 x 100 x 50 mm | – | Jena |
| Dyeing system (Deep Dye Coloring) | Dyemansion DM60 | 1 | – | – | Jena |
| Chemical smoothing system (Vapor Smoothing) | AMT SF 50 | 1 | – | – | Jena |
| Automatic part sorting system | AM Flow AM-Sort | 1 | – | – | Jena |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
All process steps are standardized, documented and strictly controlled – including a climate-controlled production environment, verified material batches, automated quality checks and complete traceability. The quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV SÜD); 3Faktur is certified as an industrial AM production facility under ISO/ASTM 52920:2023 for Multi Jet Fusion and has achieved a consistently on-time delivery rate of over 98 % since 2020.
| Evidence | Jena |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO/ASTM 52920:2023 (Multi Jet Fusion) | |
| IATF 16949 | |
| EN 9100 | |
| ISO 13485 |