Additive manufacturing: laser sintering, 3D printing, prototypes and small series in plastics and metal
Blue Production GmbH & Co. KG
PaderbornNew on Amplifa
About Blue Production
Blue Production is a contract manufacturer based in Paderborn, centrally located in East Westphalia, specialising in additive manufacturing processes. The company produces prototypes, models, copies and small series in plastics and metal directly from 3D CAD data – without tools. The core process is Selective Laser Sintering (SLS/LS), in which plastic or metal powder is fused layer by layer with a laser; in addition, Blue Production offers 3D printing, stereolithography and vacuum casting in silicone moulds for small series. The service portfolio also includes development, engineering, design optimisation, model making and toolmaking (Rapid Tooling). On approximately 1,000 m² of production space, several 3D printers as well as six EOS laser sintering machines are available. Plastic and metal components are used in mechanical and special machinery engineering, equipment manufacturing, medical technology, the food and automotive supply industries, as well as by architects, designers, museums and advertising materials manufacturers. The company is a member of the Direct Manufacturing Research Center (DMRC).
- Site
- Paderborn
- Processes
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS/LS), 3D printing / 3D Printing, Stereolithography, Vacuum casting in silicone moulds, Toolmaking / Rapid Tooling, Prototypes / Rapid Prototyping, Development and engineering (concept creation, 3D drawings, structural calculations), Surface treatment
- Materials
- Polyamide PA 12, PA 12 filled with glass, PA 12 filled with aluminium, PA 12 filled with ceramic, Polyamide PA 11, Polypropylene, ABS, Tool steel
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering / special machinery engineering, Equipment manufacturing, Food supply industry, Medical technology, Automotive and suppliers, Furniture supply industry
- 01
Development and concept creation
- 02
Engineering (3D drawings, structural calculations)
- 03
Design optimisation
- 04
Toolmaking / Rapid Tooling
- 05
Manufacturing (laser sintering, 3D printing, stereolithography, vacuum casting)
- 06
Surface treatment
- 07
Quality assurance
Materials & Processes
Polyamide PA 12
Standard material for SLS components, also available with glass, aluminium or ceramic filling.
Polyamide PA 11
More flexible polyamide for SLS components with higher toughness.
Polypropylene
Plastic for laser sintering with good chemical resistance.
ABS
Available in various colours for 3D printing.
Tool steel 1.2709
For metal-sintered tools and durable components.
Stainless steel 17-4
Stainless steel for sintered functional components.
Stainless steel 15-5
Stainless steel for sintered functional components.
Stainless steel 316L
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel for sintered components.
Titanium / TiAl6V4
Lightweight, strong material for demanding applications, including medical technology.
Stereolithography resins
Master models for prototypes and as a basis for vacuum casting moulds.
Vacuum casting plastics
Small series in silicone moulds, usually based on a stereolithography master model.
Locations
Paderborn
DEProduction & Administration
- Lot size
- Single piece to small series
- Materials
- PA 12, PA 11, PP, ABS, tool steel 1.2709, stainless steels 17-4/15-5/316L, titanium
- 6 laser sintering machines (EOS)
- 3D printers
- Vacuum casting system
- Stereolithography system
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selective Laser Sintering (SLS/LS)Additive | – | – | – | Small series | Polyamide PA 12, Polyamide PA 12 filled with glass, Polyamide PA 12 filled with aluminium, Polyamide PA 12 filled with ceramic, Polyamide PA 11, Polypropylene PP, ABS, Tool steel 1.2709, Stainless steel 17-4, Stainless steel 15-5, Stainless steel 316L, Titanium, Titanium alloy TiAl6V4 |
| 3D printing / 3D PrintingAdditive | – | – | – | Single piece – Small series | – |
| StereolithographyAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vacuum casting in silicone mouldsCasting | – | – | – | Small series – Small series | Plastic (master model usually a stereolithography part) |
| Toolmaking / Rapid ToolingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototypes / Rapid PrototypingAdditive | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Metal |
| Development and engineering (concept creation, 3D drawings, structural calculations)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface treatmentSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser sintering machines (SLS systems) | EOS | 6 | – | – | Paderborn |
| 3D printers | – | – | – | – | Paderborn |
| Vacuum casting system | – | – | – | – | Paderborn |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
Blue Production operates a quality management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001. Some standard materials are biocompatible and FDA-approved.
| Evidence | Paderborn |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 9001 |
History
Founded by Ulrich Büse after 15 years of experience in the development and operational support of EOS laser sintering machines.