{"id":26,"date":"2026-09-15T15:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-testshop\/public\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-09-20T13:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T13:00:14","slug":"verfahren","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/verfahren\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand printing processes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"knowledge-page\">\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">KNOWLEDGE \/ PRINTING PROCESSES<\/div>\n<p class=\"intro\">Filament, liquid resin or powder: the starting material and how layers are built determine the strengths of each process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"test-note\">UNIKE bietet Filament- und Harzdruck an. Im Konfigurator findest du die direkt kalkulierbaren Kombinationen; weitere Ausf\u00fchrungen stimmen wir mit dir ab. Pulververfahren werden hier zum Vergleich erl\u00e4utert.<\/div>\n<section class=\"process-demo\" data-process-demo aria-label=\"Explore printing principles\"><div class=\"demo-controls\" hidden><div class=\"filter-buttons\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Choose a printing principle\"><button type=\"button\" data-process=\"fdm\" aria-pressed=\"true\" aria-controls=\"process-1fdm\">FFF \/ FDM<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-process=\"resin\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-controls=\"process-1resin\">Resin \/ MSLA<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-process=\"powder\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-controls=\"process-1powder\">Powder \/ SLS<\/button><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"motion-toggle\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Play animation<\/button><\/div><div class=\"process-panel\" data-process-panel=\"fdm\" id=\"process-1fdm\"><figure class=\"knowledge-figure figure-fdm\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Filament is deposited through a nozzle, one path at a time.\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 720 340\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n<rect width=\"720\" height=\"340\" fill=\"#f1f1ed\"\/><g stroke=\"#dddfd6\" stroke-width=\"1\"><path d=\"M40 290H680M40 230H680M40 170H680M40 110H680M140 50V310M240 50V310M340 50V310M440 50V310M540 50V310M640 50V310\"\/><\/g>\r\n<g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#747a67\" stroke-width=\"9\"><path d=\"M224 277V63H486V277\"\/><path d=\"M204 281H509\"\/><\/g><ellipse cx=\"116\" cy=\"131\" rx=\"43\" ry=\"57\" fill=\"#777c6a\"\/><ellipse cx=\"116\" cy=\"131\" rx=\"25\" ry=\"38\" fill=\"#d4d6ca\"\/><ellipse cx=\"116\" cy=\"131\" rx=\"8\" ry=\"13\" fill=\"#f1f1ed\"\/><path d=\"M132 94C180 22 355 25 355 80\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#747a67\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M275 240L353 198L428 239L350 277Z\" fill=\"#909482\" stroke=\"#747a67\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\r\n<g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#f9050d\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M284 236L352 199L418 234L351 270Z\"\/><path d=\"M284 225L352 188L418 223L351 259Z\"\/><path d=\"M284 214L352 177L418 212L351 248Z\"\/><path d=\"M284 203L352 166L418 201L351 237Z\"\/><\/g>\r\n<g class=\"motion-nozzle\"><path d=\"M333 82H377V127H333Z\" fill=\"#515449\"\/><path d=\"M340 127H370L360 156H350Z\" fill=\"#be8252\"\/><path d=\"M355 154V174\" stroke=\"#f9050d\" stroke-width=\"6\"\/><\/g>\r\n<g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#627f68\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M80 214L104 173\"\/><path d=\"M534 110H393\"\/><path d=\"M545 210H442\"\/><\/g>\r\n<g fill=\"#515449\" font-size=\"14\"><text x=\"44\" y=\"239\">Filament<\/text><text x=\"541\" y=\"115\">Heated nozzle<\/text><text x=\"550\" y=\"215\">Layer paths<\/text><text x=\"275\" y=\"317\" font-size=\"11\" letter-spacing=\"2\">FFF \/ FDM \u00b7 PRINCIPLE<\/text><\/g><\/svg>\r\n<\/div><figcaption>FFF \/ FDM \u00b7 schematic illustration<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>FFF \/ FDM<\/h3><p>A nozzle deposits plastic along defined paths. Each completed layer is followed by the next.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"process-panel\" data-process-panel=\"resin\" id=\"process-1resin\"><figure class=\"knowledge-figure figure-resin\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Light cures a resin layer in the tank; the part hangs from the build platform.\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 720 340\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n<rect width=\"720\" height=\"340\" fill=\"#f1f1ed\"\/><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#dddfd6\"><path d=\"M40 285H680M40 215H680M40 145H680M40 75H680M160 35V305M260 35V305M360 35V305M460 35V305M560 35V305\"\/><\/g>\r\n<path d=\"M344 35H360V114H344Z\" fill=\"#57705f\"\/><g class=\"motion-platform\"><rect x=\"255\" y=\"90\" width=\"200\" height=\"14\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#515449\"\/><path d=\"M300 104H410L400 166H312Z\" fill=\"#b6b9ac\" stroke=\"#486a4b\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M320 166L305 207M345 166L350 207M380 166L397 207\" stroke=\"#6d9052\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M301 207H403\" stroke=\"#f9050d\" stroke-width=\"7\"\/><\/g>\r\n<path d=\"M224 159V221H482V159\" fill=\"#779e9840\" stroke=\"#57756c\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M227 186H479V217H227Z\" fill=\"#77a89970\"\/><path d=\"M230 220H478\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M265 284L305 224H397L441 284Z\" fill=\"#9277c65c\"\/><rect x=\"260\" y=\"284\" width=\"185\" height=\"12\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#515449\"\/><path d=\"M308 220H398\" stroke=\"#b197e0\" stroke-width=\"6\"\/>\r\n<g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#627f68\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M458 98H515\"\/><path d=\"M485 188H531\"\/><path d=\"M110 216H219\"\/><path d=\"M447 291H530\"\/><\/g><g fill=\"#515449\" font-size=\"14\"><text x=\"520\" y=\"102\">Build platform<\/text><text x=\"537\" y=\"192\">Liquid resin<\/text><text x=\"52\" y=\"206\">Resin tank<\/text><text x=\"536\" y=\"294\">Light \/ mask<\/text><text x=\"252\" y=\"325\" font-size=\"11\" letter-spacing=\"2\">RESIN PRINTING \u00b7 PRINCIPLE<\/text><\/g><\/svg>\r\n<\/div><figcaption>Harzdruck \u00b7 schematische Darstellung des Verfahrens<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Resin \/ MSLA<\/h3><p>A light mask exposes a resin layer. The platform lifts the part for the next step.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"process-panel\" data-process-panel=\"powder\" id=\"process-1powder\"><figure class=\"knowledge-figure figure-powder\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A laser fuses powder; loose powder surrounds the part.\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 720 340\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n<defs><pattern id=\"unike-powder-dots\" width=\"13\" height=\"11\" patternunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"1.6\" fill=\"#829775\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#a0b08c\"\/><\/pattern><\/defs><rect width=\"720\" height=\"340\" fill=\"#f1f1ed\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M205 147H505V281H205Z\" fill=\"#d7dfc4\" stroke=\"#747a67\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M209 161H501V277H209Z\" fill=\"url(#unike-powder-dots)\"\/><path d=\"M283 273V206H320V183H392V226H422V273Z\" fill=\"#98bc61\" stroke=\"#486a4b\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M282 264H422M282 253H422M282 242H422M282 231H422M282 220H392M282 209H392M320 198H392\" stroke=\"#bcd886\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\r\n<rect x=\"334\" y=\"43\" width=\"52\" height=\"29\" rx=\"6\" fill=\"#515449\"\/><g class=\"motion-beam\"><path d=\"M360 72L354 162\" stroke=\"#dc946b\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><circle cx=\"354\" cy=\"161\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#db8a57\"\/><\/g><path d=\"M245 161H462\" stroke=\"#edc677\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\r\n<g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#627f68\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M391 57H532\"\/><path d=\"M456 202H542\"\/><path d=\"M111 256H205\"\/><\/g><g fill=\"#515449\" font-size=\"14\"><text x=\"539\" y=\"62\">Laser<\/text><text x=\"548\" y=\"206\">Powder bed<\/text><text x=\"44\" y=\"250\">Build volume<\/text><text x=\"264\" y=\"318\" font-size=\"11\" letter-spacing=\"2\">SLS \u00b7 LAYER BUILD-UP<\/text><\/g><\/svg>\r\n<\/div><figcaption>SLS \u00b7 schematic illustration<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Powder \/ SLS<\/h3><p>A laser fuses selected regions in the powder bed. New powder is spread layer by layer.<\/p><\/div><p class=\"source-note\">Simplified motion illustration without real process parameters. With reduced motion enabled, the drawing remains static.<\/p><\/section>\n<div class=\"knowledge-grid\">\n<section class=\"knowledge-card\" id=\"fdm\"><span class=\"number\">01 \/ FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>FFF \/ FDM<\/h2>\n<p>A heated nozzle deposits melted plastic, one path at a time.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>A broad range of thermoplastics; economical for many models and fixtures.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Visible layers; strength depends on direction and interlayer bonding. Overhangs may require supports.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example parts<\/dt>\n<dd>Housings, assembly aids, form and fit models.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/materialien\/#filamente\">Explore filaments \u2192<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"knowledge-card\" id=\"harz\"><span class=\"number\">02 \/ LIQUID RESIN<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>SLA \/ MSLA<\/h2>\n<p>Licht h\u00e4rtet fl\u00fcssiges Harz schichtweise aus: bei SLA punktweise mit einem Laser, bei MSLA fl\u00e4chig durch eine belichtete Maske.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Fine detail and smooth surfaces; specialised engineering resins.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Washing, post-curing and support removal are part of the process. Sustained loads and ageing behaviour depend heavily on the resin.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example parts<\/dt>\n<dd>Detailed models, fit checks and precise housing prototypes.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/harzdruck\/\">Harzdruck entdecken \u2192<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"knowledge-card\" id=\"sls\"><span class=\"number\">03 \/ POLYMER POWDER<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>SLS<\/h2>\n<p>A laser fuses selected regions of a powder layer. The surrounding powder supports the part.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Complex geometries without conventional supports; multiple parts can be combined in the build volume.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Cooling and depowdering are required; consider grainy surfaces and accessible powder outlets.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example parts<\/dt>\n<dd>Functional housings, brackets and complex ducts.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/blog\/fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-how-to-choose-the-right-3d-printing-technology\/\">Manufacturer comparison of FDM, SLA and SLS \u2197<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"knowledge-card\" id=\"mjf\"><span class=\"number\">04 \/ POLYMER POWDER<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>HP Multi Jet Fusion<\/h2>\n<p>Fusing and detailing agents are selectively applied to a powder layer. Heat then bonds the intended regions of that layer.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Processes an area at a time; useful for functional parts and combined production batches.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Powder handling and finishing are part of the process. Clarify access to internal channels and the required colour and surface finish beforehand.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example parts<\/dt>\n<dd>Housing batches, connectors and brackets.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/printers\/3d-printers\/learning-center\/mjf-vs-sls.html\">Compare MJF and SLS at HP \u2197<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"knowledge-band\">\n<div><span class=\"eyebrow\">THE RIGHT QUESTION<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What does your part need to do?<\/h2>\n<p>Surface finish, loads, temperature, quantity and finishing all matter. No process is universally better. The requirements of the part decide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-stack\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/materialien\/\">Material overview \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/engineering\/\">Take the next step with simulation \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/konfigurator\/\">Start your enquiry \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"source-note\">Further reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/blog\/fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-how-to-choose-the-right-3d-printing-technology\/\">Formlabs process comparison<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/printers\/3d-printers\/learning-center\/3d-printing-process.html\">HP process description<\/a>. Original schematic drawings, not reference photographs.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WISSEN \/ DRUCKVERFAHREN Filament, fl\u00fcssiges Harz oder Pulver: Das Ausgangsmaterial und die Art des Schichtaufbaus bestimmen, was ein Verfahren besonders gut kann. UNIKE bietet Filament- und Harzdruck an. Im Konfigurator findest du die direkt kalkulierbaren Kombinationen; weitere Ausf\u00fchrungen stimmen wir mit dir ab. Pulververfahren werden hier zum Vergleich erl\u00e4utert. 01 \/ FILAMENT FFF \/ FDM [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47,"href":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions\/47"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}