Impellers and rotors
Bladed geometry in SLM metal, balanced enough for a bench test after machining.
Industries
3D Printing in Energy Industry
We specialize in custom parts for the energy industry, whether single pieces or complex multiple pieces. 3D printing can create complex parts for the energy industry, such as internal channels, manifolds, and optimized structures, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in various energy applications. With our comprehensive 3D printing solutions and post-processing services, we deliver precise, high-performance parts that meet the specific needs of the energy industry.
Energy teams send rotating hardware, flow parts, and fixtures that sit near heat. SLM metal is the usual path. SLS nylon covers the shop fixtures that should not wait on a mill.
- Solar Panel Parts
- Wind Turbine Components
- Pipelines and Fittings
- Generator Parts
- Insulation Materials
- Fuel Cells
- Valves
- Heat Exchangers
What energy teams send us
Impellers, pump housings, and manifolds with internal channels show up first. They are development or replacement parts, not a certified pressure vessel from this page. We print, finish, and machine the faces you call out.
Polymer fixtures for assembly and inspection ride along on the same account. They keep the metal printer free for the part that has to be metal.
Typical energy parts
Flow and heat first. Fixtures second.
Manifolds
Internal channels that replace a stack of welds. Metal when pressure or heat requires it.
Heat-adjacent brackets
Stainless or aluminum mounts that sit near hot equipment.
Inspection fixtures
Nylon nests that hold a casting or a print for a gauge.
From prototype development to production support
Plan each stage around the part’s function, material and inspection requirements—from the first design review to a repeatable batch.
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State the medium and temperature
Air, water, oil, or heat. That decides metal versus nylon and which alloy.
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Print the flow geometry
SLM for metal. SLS only when the duty is a fixture or a cool cover.
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Machine sealing faces
Call out the faces and threads. We finish them on the same order.
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Inspect against the drawing
Dimensional check before the part leaves. Certification stays with your QA pack.
Manufacturing capabilities and material options
Match the process, material and finish to the part’s geometry and operating conditions. Share your requirements so the quotation can include the necessary secondary operations.
Recommended Capabilities
- Selective Laser Melting
- Multi Jet Fusion
- Selective Laser Sintering
- Customizable Solutions
Recommended Materials
- Titanium Ti₆Al₄V
- Aluminum AlSi10Mg
- Nylon PA 12
- TPU
3D Plus™ Hardware Solution
Our 3D Plus™ hardware solution offers comprehensive and accessible post-processing services. We offer more than 20 post-processing options for as-printed parts. For post-processing of 3D printed aerospace parts, we have electroplating, powder coating, spray painting, threading, sandblasting, vibratory smoothing, vapor smoothing, and more!
Discover 3D Plus™ Hardware Solution3D Plus™ Software Solution
Our dedicated 3D Plus™ software solution is designed to streamline the 3D printing and post-processing ordering process. It simplifies your workflow by allowing you to select materials, choose post-processing options, receive instant price calculations, and collaborate with your team, all in one user-friendly platform.
Discover 3D Plus™ Software SolutionMaterials that show up on energy quotes
Stainless and aluminum for most metal. PA12 for fixtures.
SLM metals
Aluminum and stainless alloys for flow hardware.
CNC metals
Machined stock when AM is not the first cut.
SLS nylons
PA12 fixtures and covers.
Design, material and inspection considerations
Thermal-management and flow hardware
Heat exchangers, manifolds and housings require a defined fluid path and inspection access. Specify temperature, pressure, material compatibility and surfaces that need machining; internal channels also need a cleaning and verification plan.
Equipment mounts and service fixtures
Brackets, adapter plates and maintenance tools should be reviewed against their loads and working environment. Identify corrosion exposure, clamping points and wear interfaces, and distinguish prototype aids from safety-critical operating equipment.
Material records and test requirements
Request alloy identification, dimensional reports and any pressure or leak tests with the enquiry. Test scope and acceptance criteria must be agreed for the particular component; manufacturing a shape does not establish system performance.
Related success stories
Jobs from the same shop. Industry tags are a hint, not a filter that hides the rest of the floor.
Energy FAQ
Do you certify pressure parts?
We print and inspect to your drawing. Pressure and PED/ASME claims stay with your engineer of record.
Can you print stainless impellers?
Yes, in SLM stainless, then machine hubs and faces. Say the balance requirement on the quote.
What if the spare has no CAD?
Send a scan and photos. We will say whether it can print as a mesh or needs a rebuild.
Other industries
Calculate 3D Printing Costs for Energy Parts
Upload the impeller or manifold and state the medium and temperature. We will price SLM and CNC together.
