Technology
Resin — SLA / MSLA
Precision and fine detail, with a smooth finish straight off the machine. The technology of choice for aesthetic parts and small details.
- Technologies
- Resin (SLA / MSLA)
- Materials
- Standard, tough, flexible, ABS-like resin
- Standard lead time
- Quoted per part
- Pricing
- On quote
The principle
Curing a liquid with light.
A screen or a laser cures a light-sensitive liquid resin, layer after layer, with very fine precision. The part is then washed and post-cured under UV.
Its strength: detail and surface finish. Sharp edges, micro-reliefs, smooth surfaces with no sanding — where FDM reaches its limit of fineness, resin excels.
Its constraints: a smaller build volume than FDM and washing and curing steps. Depending on the resin, the part can be more brittle; technical resins partly correct this.
For whom
Professionals & individuals
Professionals
Jewellery
Master models, prototypes of very high-definition parts.
Dental & medical
Precision parts for specialised applications.
Design & presentation
Aesthetic parts with a smooth finish, ready to show.
Individuals
Miniatures & models
Characters, dioramas, details at reduced scale.
Decorative parts
Fine, polished objects with a clean finish.
Detail reproductions
Small elements where every relief counts.
How we proceed
- 01
File review
We check the geometry and the suitability of the resin to the expected result.
- 02
Orientation & supports
We orient the part to preserve detail and limit support marks.
- 03
Printing & curing
Layer-by-layer photopolymerisation, then washing and UV post-curing.
- 04
Finish & delivery
Support removal, finishing as needed, shipping across France.
Frequently asked
Is resin more precise than FDM?
Yes, clearly, on fine detail and surface finish. That is its very purpose.
Is resin fragile?
A standard resin can be more brittle than a good FDM plastic. Technical resins (tough, flexible, ABS-like) offer more strength.
What part size in resin?
Resin is ideal for small and medium parts. For large format, FDM is more suitable.
What are resin’s uses?
Miniatures, jewellery, aesthetic parts, dental applications, presentation prototypes — anything that needs fine detail.
Ready for this service?
Precision and fine detail, with a smooth finish straight off the machine. The technology of choice for aesthetic parts and small details.