Advanced 3D Printing Services | Applied Engineering – San Jose, CA
AE 3D Printing Lab
In-House · San Jose, CA

Advanced
3D Printing
Services

Industrial-grade FDM, SLA, and SLS printing in-house in San Jose. From solid model to finished part — same-day turnaround for industries that can't afford to wait.

3+
Print
Technologies
1 Day
Typical
Turnaround
10+
Material
Options
45+
Years in
Manufacturing
Applied Engineering · 3D Printing

From File to
Finished Part.
Under One Roof.

Customers provide a solid model. We handle orientation, supports, printing, post-processing, and quality check. No tooling, no long lead times.

FDM
Fused
Deposition
SLA
Stereo-
lithography
SLS
Laser
Sintering
Print Technologies

Three Technologies.
One Partner.

Our team helps you choose the right process for your application, tolerance requirements, and production volume.

FDM
FDM
Fused Deposition Modeling
Bamboo Labs · Multi-Material
Build Volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm  |  10" × 10" × 10"

Thermoplastic filament melted and deposited layer by layer. Four-spool simultaneous capability enables multi-color builds. Best for functional prototypes, structural components, and cost-effective production runs.

  • PLA — rapid concept models and prototypes
  • PETG — chemical-resistant, high durability
  • ABS — trusted engineering plastic
  • PA6-GF Glass-Filled Nylon — structural load-bearing
  • Multi-color printing capability
SLA
SLA
Stereolithography
Formlabs · High Precision Resin
Build Volume
664 × 528 × 194 mm  |  26" × 20.8" × 7.6"

Liquid photopolymer resin cured by UV light. Alcohol-washed and UV-post-cured. Exceptional surface finish. Typical print: 2–2.5 hrs. Post-process: ~20 min. Same-day turnaround is standard.

  • Exceptional surface finish and dimensional accuracy
  • Standard, flexible, castable, and engineering resins
  • Clear, black, white, and color resin options
  • Multiple parts simultaneously in one build
  • Software: PreForm (Formlabs)
SLS
SLS
Selective Laser Sintering
Formlabs Fuse 1 · Nylon Powder
Build Volume
165 × 165 × 300 mm  |  6.5" × 6.5" × 11.8"

High-precision laser sinters nylon powder. No support structures required — enables complex geometries impossible with other methods. Parts extracted, sandblasted, ready for use.

  • PA12 — excellent stiffness and dimensional stability
  • PA11 — impact-resistant for demanding end-use parts
  • No support structures — full design freedom
  • Powder recycling system (≥33% packing density)
  • Mixed customer jobs in one build chamber
The Process

How It Works

01

Submit Your File

Send your solid model (STEP, STL, OBJ) with print drawing or spec sheet.

02

Technology Selection

We select FDM, SLA, or SLS based on material, tolerance, and application.

03

Software Setup

Parts oriented and nested in PreForm or Bambu Studio for max efficiency.

04

Print & Post-Process

Printed, washed (SLA), or depowdered (SLS), cured or sandblasted to spec.

05

Deliver or Integrate

Parts delivered standalone or integrated into your build-to-print assembly.

Materials Library

Right Material.
Right Application.

FDM

PLA

Ideal for rapid concept validation, fit-check models, and visual prototypes. Excellent surface finish at low cost.

→ Rapid Prototyping
FDM

PETG

Strong, chemically resistant, and dimensionally stable. For parts exposed to solvents, moisture, or moderate heat.

→ Functional Parts, Enclosures
FDM

ABS

Industry-standard engineering thermoplastic. Good impact resistance and machinability post-print.

→ Engineering Prototypes
FDM

PA6-GF Glass-Filled Nylon

High stiffness, temperature resistance, and structural strength for load-bearing brackets and hardware.

→ Structural, High-Load
SLA

Photopolymer Resin

Standard, flexible, castable, high-temp, and biocompatible formulations. Sub-millimeter feature resolution.

→ High-Detail, Medical, Optical
SLS

PA12 / PA11 Nylon Powder

PA12 for stiff, stable end-use parts. PA11 for tough, flexible applications. No support structures needed.

→ End-Use Parts, Complex Geometry
Industries Served

Built for the Industries
We Know Best

Semiconductor Equipment

Custom fixtures, jigs, and housings for complex capital equipment builds.

Medical Device & Life Science

Precision prototypes and production parts for regulated medical environments.

Robotics & Automation

Lightweight structural components and end-effector parts for next-gen robots.

Clean Energy

Rapid iteration of enclosures, brackets, and hardware for energy systems.

Defense & Aerospace

Durable, high-tolerance components for demanding defense applications.

Why Applied Engineering

Not a Print Shop.
A Manufacturing
Partner.

  • Fully Integrated In-House

    3D printing embedded within our full contract manufacturing operation — parts go directly into assemblies without leaving the building.

  • Engineering-First Approach

    We review your model for orientation, cupping risk, and support strategy before a single layer is printed. Your first part is your best part.

  • Same-Day Turnaround Possible

    Most SLA and FDM parts complete in a single afternoon. SLS jobs batched efficiently to minimize lead time and waste.

  • Scalable — From One to Many

    Print one prototype today, scale to production tomorrow. We batch jobs across customers to maximize efficiency and reduce cost per part.

"Submit your solid model. We handle everything else — orientation, supports, printing, post-processing, and delivery. Ready the same day."

1 Day
Typical SLA Turnaround
3
Print Technologies In-House
10+
Material Options
45+
Years Manufacturing

Ready to Print
Your Next Part?

Submit your solid model file and get a quote within 24 hours. Same-day turnaround available for SLA and FDM.

Request a Quote