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Parts and tooling for sectors where downtime is expensive and paperwork matters.
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AviationCabin interior parts released with EASA Form 1.
MaritimeReplacement parts and tooling that keep vessels running.
Oil & GasObsolete components rebuilt in polymer and metal.
Industrial ManufacturingJigs, fixtures and end-use parts for the factory floor.
Aerospace & DefenceControlled, local manufacture for sensitive programmes.Company
A 10,750 sq ft additive manufacturing facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai, since 2023.
About Paradigm 3D
Industrial fused deposition modelling on Stratasys F900 and Fortus 450mc systems in Jebel Ali. Engineering thermoplastics, including ULTEM™ 9085, for parts up to 914 × 610 × 914 mm.
A heated nozzle extrudes engineering thermoplastic along computed toolpaths inside a heated build chamber. Support material holds overhangs and is removed after the build.
We check the CAD, orient the part for load direction and finish, and plan where support is needed.
The nozzle deposits model and support material along controlled toolpaths in a heated chamber.
Support material is removed and the part is cleaned, ready for finishing.
Sanding, paint or inserts as specified, then a check of critical dimensions and interfaces.
FDM suits parts that need a production-grade thermoplastic, a large single-piece size, or low quantities with no tooling cost.
Shrouds, bezels and covers in flame-retardant ULTEM™ 9085.
Aviation cabin parts
Stiff, lightweight production aids shaped around your parts and operators.
Manufacturing tooling
One-piece parts up to 914 mm long, made without moulds or tooling.
Digital spare parts
Test fit and function in the production material before you commit to tooling.
Rapid prototypingWe recommend the process that suits the part. Here is how FDM compares with our SLS and metal systems.
| Compare | FDM | SLS | Metal LPBF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest envelope | 914 × 610 × 914 mm (F900) | 340 × 340 × 600 mm (EOS P 396) | 300 × 300 × 450 mm (EP-M300) |
| Layer thickness | 0.127–0.508 mm | 0.06–0.18 mm | 20–120 μm |
| Materials | 18 engineering thermoplastics, including ULTEM™, PC, ASA and PEKK | 13 polyamide, flame-retardant, filled and flexible powders | 7 alloy families, from stainless steel to titanium and nickel |
| As-built surface | Visible layer lines | Fine, matte texture | Textured metal; critical faces often machined |
| Supports | Support material under overhangs | None; the powder supports the part | Supports and a build plate, removed after the build |
| Strength | Tough thermoplastic parts, strongest along the layers | Tough nylon parts with complex geometry | Fully dense metal parts |
| Typical uses | Cabin interior parts, large housings, jigs and fixtures | Ducting, housings, clips and serial batches | Valve internals, manifolds, impellers and brackets |
Large parts go on the F900. Smaller engineering parts and fixtures run on the Fortus 450mc. Both use the same Stratasys material family.
From everyday ABS to flame-retardant ULTEM™ and low-outgassing PEKK. Open any material for its manufacturer data and typical uses.
Aircraft interior parts and production tooling.
High-temperature tools and components.
Aerospace and fluid-exposed parts.
End-of-arm tooling and structural fixtures.
Tooling and functional prototypes.
Outdoor housings and functional prototypes.
Electronics fixtures and housings.
Seals, covers and shock-absorbing parts.
Listed materials are manufacturer references. Grade availability is confirmed per order.
Send the CAD as it is. These are the points our engineers check first, and where a small change makes a better FDM part.
Parts are strongest along their layers. Tell us the load direction and we orient the build to suit it.
Overhangs need support material. Leave access so it can be removed from pockets and internal features.
Thin walls and fine ribs depend on the material and toolpath. We review them against your geometry before quoting.
Stratasys rates the F900 at ±0.089 mm or ±0.0015 mm/mm. Achieved tolerance depends on geometry, material and orientation.
Mark mating faces, holes for threaded inserts and critical drawing features so we protect them through finishing.
The F900 range is 0.127–0.508 mm, depending on material. Finer layers add detail; thicker layers build faster.
Layer lines are part of the as-printed surface. We remove supports, then finish the faces that matter for fit, look and assembly.
Anything else? See all FAQs
Yes. With the right material and build orientation, FDM parts work as tooling, housings and end-use components. Share the loads, temperatures and interfaces and we recommend a material.
Layer lines are normally visible as printed. Orientation, layer thickness and finishing decide the final appearance, and we can sand and paint to a reference sample.
The envelope is a machine specification, not a guaranteed part size. Orientation, supports and build setup reduce the usable space, so we tell you the largest single piece your geometry allows.
Stratasys rates the F900 at ±0.089 mm or ±0.0015 mm/mm, whichever is greater. Achieved tolerance depends on geometry, material and orientation, so we state what is realistic for your part in the quote.
Yes. Paradigm 3D manufactures eligible aviation parts under a production arrangement with The Aviation AM Centre, the EASA Part 21G approval holder, which issues EASA Form 1 for parts supplied through that approved route. Aviation cabin parts
STEP or STL for 3D data and a PDF drawing for critical dimensions. If you only have the old part or photos, we can scan and model it.
Send a drawing, a CAD file, or photographs and the old part. Tell us what it does, how many you need and when.
