Process- and material-dependent component visualisation

In the world of additive manufacturing, imagination is a decisive factor - not only in the design phase, but also in the transition from digital to physical reality. This is precisely where PROTIQ Marketplace's latest innovation comes in: component visualisation. This function is nothing less than a bridge between your ideas and their realisation, taking the service for our customers to a whole new level.

What is component visualisation on the PROTIQ Marketplace?

Imagine being able to see your component in the desired material and process combination before it is even produced. This is exactly what component visualisation allows you to do. This function not only adapts the colour of your 3D model to the selected material, but also gives it a surface that corresponds to the selected production technology. For example, a typically rough surface is simulated for materials from laser sintering, while stereolithography materials show a significantly smoother component.

And the best thing about it? You don't need to register or create a customer account to use this ground-breaking feature. Simply upload your 3D model and discover the many possibilities.

The advantages of the "print preview"

Component visualisation offers a range of benefits that transform the entire product development process:

Real-time visualisation of your designs: Instantly get a realistic representation of your 3D models, providing a precise idea of the final product.

Informed decision making: Optimise your design and material selection through a better understanding of the final product aesthetics.

Efficiency in the ordering process: Accelerate decision-making and ordering to turn your ideas into reality faster.

How do you use our component visualisation?

The process is very simple:

Upload your 3D model: Start by uploading your 3D model on our start page.

Select material and supplier: Browse our extensive material database and select your preferred manufacturing partner.

View print preview: Click on the "Print Preview" button to get a detailed preview of your component in the selected material and process.

Dream team: component visualisation and material filter

The introduction of component visualisation on the PROTIQ Marketplace is more than just a new feature; it is an extension of our philosophy to make the ordering process as intuitive and informative as possible for our customers. This innovation fits perfectly with our extensive material database and the intelligent filter functions in the configurator, which together create a seamless and efficient user experience.

Material database and material finder: Our comprehensive material database, paired with our filter functions, allows you to choose exactly the right material for your project from a wide range of materials and manufacturing processes. With the new component visualisation, you can now not only select materials according to technical specifications, but also get a realistic idea of how your component will look with the respective material and process.

Synergy effects: The combination of component visualisation, our material database and the intelligent filters considerably simplifies the decision-making process for you. You can optimise your selection processes by not only taking technical data into account, but also by receiving visual confirmation of your decisions. This not only increases efficiency and satisfaction in the ordering process, but also guarantees that the final products meet your exact expectations and requirements.

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Limits of component visualisation

As revolutionary as this function is, there are some limits that need to be considered:

Visualisation as a preview: Remember that this is an approximation. Production-related variables can lead to slight deviations in the end product.

Variety of materials: It is currently not possible for us to offer a visualisation for every material. However, we are working on continuously expanding our range.

Process-specific limitations: In certain manufacturing processes, such as CNC milling, the exact appearance of the end product is difficult to predict, which is why visualisation is not provided in such cases.

The introduction of component visualisation on the PROTIQ Marketplace marks a milestone in additive manufacturing. It opens up new possibilities for realising design ideas and supports you in making decisions to achieve the best possible result. Immerse yourself in the world of advanced manufacturing and experience the future today.

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