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title: '3D printing'
url: 'https://volmer-manufaktur.de/en/3d-druck'
markdown: 'https://volmer-manufaktur.de/en/3d-druck.md'
lang: en
date: '2026-09-16'
description: 'From Digital Design to Physical Object Every product at Volmer Manufaktur begins as a digital idea, a 3D model on a computer. The path from idea to reality leads through additive manufacturing - a process in which an object is built up precisely, layer by layer. We specialize in the FDM process (Fu…'
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# 3D printing

## From Digital Design to Physical Object

Every product at Volmer Manufaktur begins as a digital idea, a 3D model on a computer. The path from idea to reality leads through additive manufacturing - a process in which an object is built up precisely, layer by layer.

We specialize in the FDM process (Fused Deposition Modeling). In this method, a precise print head melts the material and deposits it in exact, fine paths until the finished component is created.

## Quality Through a Controlled Process

For us, 3D printing is a precise manufacturing method. The difference between a good result and an outstanding one lies in the control over the process. We rely on professional manufacturing systems to ensure this control with every single print.

### 1. A Stable Process Environment

![bauraum](https://volmer-manufaktur.de/user/pages/03.3d-druck/bauraum.png "Process Environment")

The key to a perfect print is a stable environment. Our manufacturing systems feature a **fully enclosed build chamber**.

This enclosed chamber is a decisive quality feature: it prevents drafts and stabilizes the ambient temperature. This is beneficial for many materials, as it minimizes "warping" (the distortion of the component) in large objects and ensures a consistent, strong layer bond throughout the entire print.

**Project-based**, this build chamber can additionally be **actively heated** for technical plastics. This high process temperature is mandatory for such materials to reduce component stress and enable stable manufacturing.

### 2. Active Material Management

![bauraum](https://volmer-manufaktur.de/user/pages/03.3d-druck/material_management.png "Active Material Management")

Many plastics (especially technical ones) absorb moisture from the air - they are hygroscopic. If moist filament is printed, the quality suffers visibly.

That is why, **depending on the requirement and type**, our material is conditioned before and during processing. This is an often overlooked but crucial step for clean extrusion and a flawless surface.

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## Our Material Philosophy

### Primary Material: Sustainable PLA

![bauraum](https://volmer-manufaktur.de/user/pages/03.3d-druck/pla.png "PLA")

For our puzzle boxes and design objects - products intended for daily use in living or working areas - **high-quality PLA (Polylactide)** is our first choice.

This plant-based material is **non-toxic, odorless, and sustainable**. It offers excellent surface quality and detail fidelity, which is ideal for the complex mechanics and fine aesthetics of our products.

Furthermore, the material impresses with a pleasant, robust feel that underscores the high-quality character of every single object.

### Technical Plastics: For Special Requirements

![bauraum](https://volmer-manufaktur.de/user/pages/03.3d-druck/technical.png "Technical Plastics")

**Project-based**, when a prototype or functional part requires extreme durability, abrasion resistance, or heat resistance, **technical plastics are used**.

In these cases, the actively heated build chamber allows us to reliably process demanding materials such as **ASA**, **ABS**, or **fiber-reinforced composites (e.g., PETG-CF or PA-GF)** to manufacture components with specific mechanical properties.

This ensures that our technical prints are not merely visual prototypes but resilient functional parts ready for real-world application and rigorous testing.

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