The time it takes to print a model depends on the chosen material, finish, and part size. Our online platform will show you the expected lead time during the ordering process.
The standard printing lead time, meaning the time between placement of an order up until the moment that we ship it, ranges from 4 to 19 business days. Please note that all items of your order are processed together, and the item with the longest lead time will determine when your order will be shipped.
Materialise offers a Fast Lane service for online orders on a limited selection of materials, finishes and maximum dimensions with shipment within 12 to 48 hours. For more information see the article: What is the Fast Lane service?
Standard printing lead times
Technology |
Material |
Standard Lead Time* (in business days) |
Stereolithography |
Poly 1500 White, ProtoGen White, Tusk Clear, Tusk White, Tusk Gray, Taurus Gray, Xtreme Gray, Basic Resin Yellow |
4 d |
Selective laser sintering |
PA12 Off-White, PA12 Bluesint Off-White |
5 d |
PA12-AF Gray, PA-GF Off-White, Polypropylene Off-White, PA12 2210 FR Off-White |
7 d |
|
Multi Jet Fusion |
PA12 Gray, TPU 90A Gray |
5 d |
Fused deposition modeling |
ABS Black/White, ABS-M30 Black / White / Blue / Dark gray / Natural / Red, ABS-ESD7 Black, PC White, PC-ABS Black, Ultem 9085 Beige |
5 d |
PolyJet |
Agilus Translucent / Black, DM_shore40-95 Black, Vero White, Vero Clear |
5 d |
Metal powder bed fusion |
Aluminum (AlSi10Mg), Titanium (Ti6Al4V), Stainless Steel (316L), Inconel (718) |
10 d |
| Metal binder jetting | Stainless Steel (420) Bronze Infiltrated, Stainless Steel (316L) | 12 - 14 d |
| Lost wax casting | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Gold, Silver | 14 - 19 d |
*Variations can occur in the case of exceptionally high workloads. Weekends as well as National und Public Holidays of the production sites are added to the lead time.