Desktop Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing process that produces physical parts by depositing thermoplastic material layer by layer directly from a digital design.

Using industrial-grade desktop FDM systems, thermoplastic filament such as PLA, PETG, ABS, or ASA is heated to a controlled temperature and precisely extruded through a nozzle to build components according to the geometry of a CAD model.

This process enables the rapid production of functional prototypes, custom components, and low-volume production parts without the tooling costs associated with traditional manufacturing methods.

Desktop FDM manufacturing offers several key advantages:

• Rapid turnaround from design to finished part

• Cost-effective small batch production

• Design flexibility for complex geometries

• Wide range of durable engineering thermoplastics

At Coles Additive Manufacturing, desktop FDM systems are configured for controlled, repeatable production, allowing businesses to move quickly from concept validation to functional part deployment.