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Whatever your industry, we have a solution for you. For each sector we outline the benefits, typical applications and recommended production materials.

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INNOVATIVE PARTNERS

Companies that rely on EptaPrint

IVAR logo: a client of EptaPrint for industrial 3D printing in Brescia, Italy
ELCOM logo: a client of EptaPrint for industrial 3D printing in Brescia, Italy
DS Mechatronics logo: a client of EptaPrint for industrial 3D printing in Brescia, Italy
DAB Sistemi Integrati logo: a client of EptaPrint for industrial 3D printing in Brescia, Italy
ETIC Divisione Aerea logo: a client of EptaPrint for industrial 3D printing in Brescia, Italy

01 · Sector

Automotive

Functional components, line tooling and low-volume spare parts for Italian OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • Metal replacement with high-performance polymers
  • On-demand spare parts with no minimum order
  • Custom assembly jigs
  • Under-the-hood prototypes that withstand heat and chemicals

Example use cases

  • • Ventilation ducts
  • • Sensor brackets
  • • Assembly jigs
  • • ECU covers

Recommended materials

Discuss your project Request a quote See all materialsIVAR case study

02 · Sector

Aerospace & Defense

FST-certified materials and traceable processes for cabin interiors, tooling and functional prototypes.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • FST-certified materials (PEEK, PEKK, Ultem 1010 / 9085)
  • Up to 50% lighter than aluminum
  • NDA and batch traceability
  • Fast turnaround on spare parts

Example use cases

  • • Cabin interior covers
  • • Drill templates
  • • Lightweight structural brackets
  • • UAV components

Recommended materials

Discuss your project Request a quote See all materialsIVAR case study

03 · Sector

Robotics & Automation

Lightweight end effectors, custom grippers and mechatronic components for automation lines.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • Custom, lightweight end effectors
  • Lower inertia and cycle time
  • Rapid design iterations
  • Integrated sensors and wiring

Example use cases

  • • Vacuum grippers
  • • EOAT grippers
  • • Camera mounts
  • • Servo motor covers

Recommended materials

Discuss your project Request a quote See all materialsIVAR case study

04 · Sector

Oil & Gas

High-performance polymers that withstand aggressive fluids and high temperatures.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • Chemical resistance to hydrocarbons and solvents
  • HDT above 200 °C with PEEK and PPS
  • Non-sparking components
  • Fast spare parts for remote installations

Example use cases

  • • Valve bushings
  • • Seal carriers
  • • Downhole sensor housings
  • • Insulating connectors

Recommended materials

Discuss your project Request a quote See all materialsIVAR case study

05 · Sector

Electronics

Flame-retardant enclosures, test jigs and ESD-safe fixtures for electronics production and R&D.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant materials
  • High-temperature covers for power modules
  • Functional test jigs
  • Geometries optimized for cable routing

Example use cases

  • • PCB enclosures
  • • ICT test fixtures
  • • Power module covers
  • • Display mounts

Recommended materials

Discuss your project Request a quote See all materialsIVAR case study

06 · Sector

Sailing & Watersports

Lightweight components that resist UV and the marine environment, for boating and water sports.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • UV stability with ASA and ASA-CF
  • Weather resistance
  • Lower weight at equal stiffness
  • Fast part customization

Example use cases

  • • Instrument mounts
  • • Custom fittings
  • • Custom spare parts
  • • Ergonomic handles

Recommended materials

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07 · Sector

Consumer Goods

Cosmetic prototypes and short production runs for industrial design and consumer products.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • Premium finish
  • Fast design iterations
  • Small batches without molds
  • Contact-safe materials

Example use cases

  • • Ergonomic models
  • • Packaging prototypes
  • • Product covers
  • • Home appliance components

Recommended materials

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08 · Sector

Industrial Manufacturing

Custom tooling, jigs, fixtures and spare parts to optimize production lines.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • Shorter line setup times
  • Custom ergonomic tooling
  • Machine spare parts within 48 hours
  • Metal replacement to reduce the weight operators handle and machine wear

Example use cases

  • • Assembly jigs
  • • Quality control fixtures
  • • Clamps and grippers
  • • Machine tool covers

Recommended materials

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09 · Sector

Fluid Handling & Hydronics

Components for fluid handling, hydraulics and engineered fittings that withstand chemicals and pressure.

Benefits, use cases and recommended materials

Benefits

  • Hydrolysis resistance (PPSU)
  • Sealing on complex shapes
  • Optimized internal geometries
  • Fast iterations across model variants

Example use cases

  • • Hydraulic manifolds
  • • Custom fittings
  • • Pump bushings
  • • Flow sensor covers

Recommended materials

Discuss your project Request a quote See all materialsIVAR case study

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about industrial 3D printing, by industry.

We work with automotive, aerospace & defense, robotics and automation, oil & gas, electronics, marine, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing and fluid handling. For each industry this page lists concrete benefits, typical applications and recommended materials; all production takes place in our labs in Brescia, Italy.

The three applications with the highest return are line tooling (jigs, fixtures, EOAT) that iterates in hours instead of weeks, custom parts with no mold costs and short runs that avoid amortizing an injection mold. In regulated sectors such as aerospace, Ultem 9085 components with FST documentation complete the list.

There is no minimum: we produce from a single part up to small and medium runs. That is the key advantage for industries with fragmented volumes, frequent variants or occasional spare parts: you pay only for the parts you need, with no molds or dedicated tooling to amortize.