As we move from prototyping to production, testing is becoming more and more important. Crucial in qualifying parts and materials, but also in establishing QA or developing new materials, testing in 3D printing is expanding rapidly.

You can test for mechanical properties or functionally test a part for a particular application. You may want to measure parts through CMM or 3D scanning or may want them chemically tested. You may need to check if your shoe sole actually performs well as a sole or if your 3D printing filament gives off the wrong fumes.

Large polymer companies often do this kind of thing themselves, but even they don’t do all of their testing in house. For regulatory, compliance or trust reasons as well it is sometimes better to turn to an independent testing lab. One of those is JTL America , which specializes in testing for orthopedics, automotive and […]

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