Packaging Application
From concept to shelf, create customizable packaging solutions for prototypes, functional testing, and limited-run packaging kits.
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Application Overview
About Packaging Application
Packaging applications focus on creating custom designs for protective, personalized engravings, unique shapes, complex geometries and many more. It allows brands to test form, fit, and strength in realistic conditions before committing to mass-production methods.
Why 3D Printing Is Beneficial
3D printing solutions deliver on-demand prototype, support complex forms with CMF evaluation, and stimulate natural materials like glass, wood, or marble with realistic textures and finishes. This streamline better team communication and enabling a more sustainable development process.
Common Use Cases
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Packaging Prototypes
- Evaluate branding and structure pre-production.
- Visualize CMF (color, material, finish) before mass production.
- Enhances speed-to-market decisions.
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Protective Inserts & Kits
- Custom-fit protective inserts for delicate items.
- Small-batch production for luxury or electronics.
- Combines strength with design flexibility.
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Thermoforming
- Cost-effective production of prototype and low-volume molds
- Simplifies tool modifications and shortens lead times.
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Marketing/Limited-Edition Packaging
- Short-run packaging for promotional campaigns or luxury launches.
- Allows unique shapes, textures, and CMF simulation (glass, wood, marble, metallic looks)
Industries Commonly Used For
Compatible Materials
ABS-M30
Opaque standard plastic
F170, F190CR, F370, F370CR, F770, Fortus 450mc, F900
Concept modeling, functional prototyping, jigs & fixtures
ivory, white, black, dark grey, red, blue, orange, yellow, green
@ 264 psi: 211.7°F
ABS-CF10
Carbon fiber-reinforced
F170, F190CR, F370, F370CR
End effectors, ergonomic aids, alignment fixtures
Black
@ 264 psi: 233°F
FDM Nylon-CF10
Lightweight with high stiffness
F190CR, F370CR
Metal forming dies, end effectors, soft jaws, alignment and assembly fixtures, drill guides
Dark grey
@ 264 psi: 126°F
ULTEM 9085 Resin
Flame-retardant, aerospace-certified
F3300, Fortus 450mc, F900
Concept modeling, manufacturing support, production parts
High-Performance Grade: Natural, Black
Validated Grade: Aircraft Grey, Gunship Grey, White 7362, Dream Grey, Jana White, Red
@ 264 psi: 342.7°F
PC
Strong engineering grade
F3300, Fortus 450mc, F900
Functional testing, manufacturing support, production parts
Validated Grade: Red & Black
High-Performance Grade: White
@ 264 psi: 286°F
FDM HIPS
High Impact Resistance, cost-effective.
Fortus 450mc, F900
End-use parts, functional prototyping, lower-requirement jigs and fixtures
light grey
@ 264 psi: 213.5°F
P3 EL150
Urethane photopolymer for prototyping
Rapid prototyping, manufacturing support, jigs and fixtures, and end-use parts with complex geometries.
Clear
150%
P3 Stratasys Dura56
Strong and aesthetic for end-use
End-use and prototyping with high quality surfaces at low cost and exceptional matt finish such as housings, jigs and fixtures, and consumer good.
Black
P3 Stretch IND475
Soft tear-resistant UV flexible material
Robotic end-of-arm tooling, consumer wearables, functional prototypes.
Black
122%
PJ Digital ABS Plus
High-strength & temperature-resistant
J850 Pro, J850Prime, J826 Prime J55 Prime, J35 Pro, J750
Snap-fit parts, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, electrical parts, molds.
Ivory
PJ ToughONE
Durable and versatile, offering both high strength and an aesthetic surface finish.
J826 Prime, J850 Prime, J850 Pro, J750
End-use and High-quality prototypes for functional testing, assemblies.
White
PJ Vero (Opaque)
Multi-colour
J826 Prime, J850 Prime, J850 DAP, J55 Prime, J5 MediJet
Packaging prototypes, visual models, testing, surgical planning, jigs & fixtures, tooling.
Black, White, Blue, Gray, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
PJ VeroVivid (Translucent)
650,000+ colours & tints
J55 Prime, J826 Prime, J850 Prime, J850 DAP, J5 MediJet, J5 DentaJet
Prototyping, simulating Pantone colors, simulating textures and finishes, medical applications
Black, White, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Yellow, Clear, Blue
PJ VeroUltraClear
Highest level of clarity and transparency
J850 Pro, J850 Prime, J826 Prime, J850 DAP, J750
Prototypes for glass, clear polymers, transparent packaging and components.
Clear
PJ VeroClear
Transparent acrylic-like material
J826 Prime, J850 Pro, J850 Prime, J850 DAP, J55 Prime, Objet30 Pro & Prime, J750
Concept modeling, design verification of clear parts like eyewear, light covers, and medical devices.
Clear
PJ VeroUltra
Enhanced colour opacity and uniformity
J850 Pro, J850 Prime, J826 Prime, J750, J850
High-fidelity models, packaging design, prototypes, consumer electronics, automotive parts for fine and realistic textures.
White, Black
PC-ABS
Impact-resistant engineering-grade blend
F370, Fortus 450mc, F900
Conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing support, production parts
High-Performance Grade: Black & White
Validated Grade: Red
@ 264 psi: 233.6°F
Technology Types
We provide a full suite of polymer printing technologies, ensuring the right fit for your innovation needs and production goals.
FDM
Fused Deposition Modeling uses thermoplastic filament, extruded layer by layer inside a self-calibrated heated chamber. It is ideal for producing strong, durable, heat-resistant and dimensionally stable parts using standard or high-performance grade materials.
PolyJet
One of the most powerful abilities is to simultaneously print multi-material resin in a single build. It jets layers of UV-curable engineered resins to create detailed and smooth parts for realistic prototypes, concept modeling, and functional tooling.
P3 DLP
Programmable PhotoPolymerization is a next-generation Digital Light Processing technology that uses light-curable resin for high-resolution printing. It supports intricate features, excellent surface quality, and a wide range of high-performance materials for production-ready applications.
SLA
Laser Stereolithography is a unique technology that polymerizes each layer of a ceramic-loaded photosensitive resin to form the green part. Afterward, the part undergoes debinding and sintering to remove resin, densify the ceramic, and achieve its final material properties.
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