Additive manufacturing

Fast production of one-off parts or small-volume batches

The patented ARBURG Plastic Freeforming (APF) process allows you to tap into a whole new range of options for industrial additive manufacturing. Our open freeformer system can produce functional parts using qualified standard granulates. Layer-by-layer application of tiny plastic droplets.

freeformer system

freeformer system

The industrial additive manufacture of functional parts is highly demanding: It involves a wide range of original materials, material and colour combinations, as well as high part quality and strength. Individual settings options are required during the manufacturing process. more...

APF process

APF process

A key feature of ARBURG Plastic Freeforming (APF) is that the same qualified standard granulates as used for injection moulding can be used. This means you can efficiently produce individual parts and small batches from original materials, but also individualise mass-produced items. more...

Prototyping Center

Prototyping Center

In the ARBURG Prototyping Center at the company headquarters in Lossburg, Germany, we use several freeformers for the additive manufacturing of benchmark parts from various qualified materials. This means that we can now respond even more promptly to your enquiries. more...

freeformer parts

freeformer parts

The freeformer uses qualified standard plastics to produce fully functional parts as one-offs or in small batch volumes. As well as functional integration and multi-component technology, ARBURG Plastic Freeforming (APF) also enables large-batch series parts to be individualised. more...

Target groups

Target groups

We have developed the ARBURG Plastic Freeforming (APF) process from the point-of-view of a machine manufacturer. During the industrial production of one-off parts and small batches, you can still rely on the name ARBURG. You are assured long-term, trusting co-operation with us! more...