How HP Multi Jet Fusion Works

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is a revolutionary HP additive technology that heat fuses parts at the voxel (volumetric-pixel) level and uses thermal inkjet arrays to quickly print complex and intricate parts. It’s essentially a powder bed technology that uses your CAD file to print layer by layer, adding fusing and detailing agents and high-intensity light to fuse the material wherever the ink is deposited. MJF parts can be produced with a variety of materials, including polymers and springy, durable elastomers.

Engineer or artist designer printing 3D parts, shaping models from dust 3D printAbstract object printed on powder 3D printer. Multi Jet Fusion MJF.Man holding plastic model printed on powder 3d printer from polyamide powder

Here’s how our MJF solutions can help you:

  • Create layers of highly accurate parts with intricate details and aesthetics, in a single piece or sub-components.
  • Simplify design and manufacturing processes to reduce processing time and costs while ensuring precision.
  • Produce rubber-like parts with advanced materials like the new production-ready elastomeric, Thermoplastic Polyamide (TPA).
  • Build parts that perform well in cold and warm environments with multiple color and surface finishing options.
  • Get the superior isotropic properties and exceptional mechanical performance you need from HP MJF parts.

Our HP Multi Jet Fusion Capabilities

One of the UPTIVE founding companies, GoProto, is one of the initial six foundation partners globally that meets the very high standards of acceptability in the HP Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN). We consistently meet the high quality and stability standards that HP demands (and verifies) of its partners for solutions engineering, production capacity, consistency, and repeatability of parts. With this solution, we can help guide your engineering teams to achieve increased design innovation and value in the product design process.

Parts On-Demand

Gray respirator model printed on 3d printer from powder polyamide close-up
Quickly turn your product design vision into reality by printing production-quality parts in as few as two days with no tooling required.

Leading Expertise

Large industrial powder 3d printer in laboratory in factory. Multi Jet Fusion.
We leverage the latest and most advanced HP Multi Jet Fusion technology for rapid prototyping and superior precision for your production parts.

Multiple Materials

White polyamide powder on working surface of open 3D printer. Polyamide powder
Multiple materials are available to you in rigid and flexible elastomers, from general purpose Nylon 12 to the softer durometer, springy and flexible TPA.

Complex Aesthetics

Object printed on 3D printer from polyamide powder or thermoplastic polyurethane under thermal printhead.
We can quickly produce features such as large undercuts and lattices, with superior mechanical properties, including resistance to abrasion and fatigue.

Finishing Options

Black orthopedic plastic prosthesis printed on powder 3D printer
You can achieve a wide range of colors, textures, and surface finishes with solutions such as tumbling, dye, paint, cerakote, and vapor smoothing.

MJF Materials Comparison

MaterialDescriptionIdeal forFinishes
PA-11Tough and flexible material that has good impact resistance and low friction propertiesGears, bearing, and other componentsDyeing, Painting Coating, Electroplating Vapor Smoothing
PA-12Tough and durable material that has good chemical resistance and low friction propertiesHousing, brackets, and other componentsDyeing, Painting Coating, Electroplating Vapor Smoothing
PA-12 GBGlass-bead-filled PA-12 material that has improved stiffness and dimensional stability Gears, bearings, and other componentsDyeing, Painting Coating, Electroplating Vapor Smoothing
PolypropyleneLightweight and affordable material that has good chemical resistance and low friction propertiesHousings, brackets, and other componentsVapor Smoothing
TPAFlexible and strong material that has good chemical resistance and toughnessGaskets, seals and other flexible componentsVapor Smoothing, Dyeing, Painting, Coatings
TPUFlexible and rubber-like material that has good impact resistance and toughnessGaskets, seals, and other flexible componentsVapor Smoothing, Dyeing, Painting, Coatings

This is a sampling of HP MJF materials we work with. See more information on available materials and specs here.

Why Customers Choose UPTIVE

  • "We had the parts you just delivered independently inspected and everything looked good. Please extend a large “Thank You and job well done!” to all the members of your team for me. Getting the parts early and correct has really helped us out immensely and we are currently working on building them up. Great job all around!"
    James, High-End Sensor Technology Company
  • "Just want to send you a quick note to say thank you! The parts from our order came in very well packaged, no damage. Parts look and function great. I am really appreciative of the packaging, we have had to deal with poor packing so many times from other vendors that it is a surprise when it is done right. Looking forward to more work with you guys in this coming year."
    Damian, Industrial Automation Company

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