What is Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing?

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is an advanced powder-based 3D printing technology that creates strong, precise, and functional parts at high speeds. Unlike other 3D printing methods, MJF uses an inkjet array to apply fusing and detailing agents onto a powdered material layer, which is then solidified with thermal heat.

Examples of printed models using MJF technology

What can you print with MJF?

MJF printing is versatile, making it an excellent choice for functional, high-performance parts. Some great use cases include:

End-Use Parts & Mechanical Components

MJF parts are strong, durable, and reliable, making them perfect for structural elements, mounts, and enclosures

Full-Color Prototypes & Models

Unlike many other printing methods, MJF supports color 3D printing, making it ideal for visual models, branding, and customization

Automotive & Aerospace Parts

MJF offers heat-resistant, stiff materials, great for high-stress applications

Medical Devices & Wearables

MJF’s biocompatible materials make it suitable for custom medical solutions and prosthetics

If you need high-quality, strong, and customizable parts, MJF is a powerful 3D printing solution.

Materials

MJF-PA12

High-Strength & Durable

A tough, impact-resistant nylon plastic commonly used for:

  • End-use products and engineering parts
  • Structural components requiring stiffness and durability
  • Available in grey or black finish
PA12 Full-Color

Strong & Vibrant

A versatile, durable nylon plastic with full-color printing capabilities, perfect for:

  • Industrial parts, functional goods, and branding applications
  • Mechanical components with structural strength
  • Multi-color models based on texture files

Full-color models require a texture file for accurate printing.

PA12GB

Extra Stiff & Stable

A nylon composite infused with 40% glass beads, designed for:

  • Increased stiffness and dimensional stability
  • Reduced warping and shrinkage
  • Available in grey or black finish

How does MJF printing work?

Design guidelines

MJF-PA12

Natural: ± 0.2 mm ± 0.5% of the length
Smooth: ± 0.4% (with a lower limit of ±0.2 mm)

For example: a product with dimensions of 50 x 50 x 100 mm can be 0.2 mm + 0.005*100 mm = 0.7 mm bigger or smaller in any direction.

PA12 Full-Color

Natural: ± 0.38mm in the XY and ±0.5mm in the Z

Smooth: ± .45mm in the XY and ± .52mm in the Z

PA12GB

± 0.2 mm ± 0.5% of the length

Bounding box
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The bounding box is a 3D imaginary outline of a box that encloses the smallest area occupied by your model. Your model must be within the minimum and maximum bounding box sizes. If the size of the model is close to the maximum bounding box, then the printing orientation will be restricted.

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Walls
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A supported wall is connected at least on two sides of the wall, while an unsupported wall is connected only on one side of the wall. Walls that do not meet the minimum requirements may not survive printing and cleaning processes. Additionally, models may still be rejected based on the wall geometry of the model. Please consider the size of your model and reinforce the walls or add support structures as needed as minimum guidelines will not always be adequate for large models.

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Wires
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A wire is a circular, rectangular or even triangular feature that is thinner in its unconnected directions than its length. A supported wire is connected at least on two sides of the model, while an unsupported wire is connected on one side of the model. Wires that do not meet the minimum requirements may not survive printing and cleaning processes. Additionally, models may still be rejected based on the wire geometry of the model. Please consider the size of your model and reinforce the wires or add support structures as needed as minimum guidelines will not always be adequate for large models.

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Details
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For text, the ratio between width and depth, should be 1:1 and sans-serif fonts are preferred for line weight consistency.

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Embossed Details

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Engraved Details

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Clearance
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Clearance is the space between two individual parts in a model. If the space among the individual parts do not meet the minimum clearance, then parts can fuse together or can be difficult to clean. This is important for movable pieces like hinges, gears, etc.

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Sprues
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Sprues are wires that keep two or more parts together. Parts should be connected with a minimum of two sprues each. Please consider the size of your sprues and increase them as needed as minimum guidelines will not always be adequate for large models. If the sprues are within the guidelines and are broken, but there is no damage to your model, we will still ship them as is.

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Interlocking & Enclosed parts
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Enclosed

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Escape holes
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Escape holes are necessary to empty the support material of a hollow model. Two escape holes at the opposite ends of the model is optimal for the support removal process. Please consider the size of your model and make the escape holes bigger or add more escape holes as needed as minimum guidelines will not always be adequate for large models.

A single escape hole at the end of a cavity will not allow material in the corners near the escape hole to fully escape. So we recommend multiple escape holes at both ends of the cavity.

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Multiple Escape hole diameter

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Multiple parts

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Accuracy

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Accuracy

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