Reliable Manufacturing Solutions for Chicago's Industrial Base
Power America's manufacturing heartland with industrial-grade 3D printing solutions. From heavy machinery to medical devices, rapid manufacturing with next-day delivery across the Midwest.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
SLS nylon parts stand up to repeated use on the shop floor, which suits functional prototypes and end-use components alike. Chicago engineering teams can validate a bracket, guard or duct with a few parts, then order a production run of the same nylon when the design settles.
Explore SLSLearn more about Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)Multi Jet Fusion is the route to a batch of plastic parts when there is no time or budget for injection mold tooling. Fine detail and consistent surfaces suit enclosures, sensor mounts and machine covers, so a Chicago manufacturer, startup or product team can supply a first production run while tooling decisions are still open.
Explore MJFLearn more about Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF)FDM prints large thermoplastic parts, jigs, fixtures and tooling in one piece, so a fixture or duct is not limited by a small build plate. Engineering thermoplastics such as ULTEM take the heat and load that commodity plastics cannot, giving Chicago workshops tooling built for the task.
Explore FDMLearn more about Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)Resin parts from SLA carry the finest detail and smoothest surfaces of any process here. Presentation models, clear or translucent parts and fit-check prototypes benefit most, giving designers, researchers and product teams a part to review in hand before committing to a final design or production tooling.
Explore SLALearn more about Stereolithography (SLA)For parts that plastic cannot carry, DMLS builds aluminum, stainless steel and titanium components for functional testing and production. Internal channels, thin walls and consolidated assemblies come out as one part, so an engineer can test a manifold, nozzle or replacement component in the intended metal.
Explore DMLSLearn more about Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)Machine model
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Chicago teams get North American manufacturing with industrial 3D printing in metal, plastic and resin. One operation covers the first prototype and the production run for engineers, startups, researchers and established businesses across Illinois and the wider Midwest, with engineering guidance, online quoting and shipping throughout the region.
Chicago projects often start with a replacement part or a fixture a machine cannot run without, then grow into production components. Metal, plastic and resin sit in one workflow, so each part is produced to a clear specification, from a single unit to a full production run. Send drawings and finishing priorities and we confirm the process.
Nylon or metal replacements for guards, guides, brackets and worn components on equipment where the original supplier is slow or no longer makes the part.
End-use partsMJF and SLS covers, sensor mounts and cable guides that fit existing equipment, produced in small batches and reordered as lines are added.
MJF 3D printingSLS nylon ducts and DMLS metal manifolds with internal channels for air, coolant and fluid routing, validated in functional tests before production.
SLS 3D printing
Upload files, configure manufacturing specs, and track production in one workflow built for engineering teams.
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Automated file checks before production
Drop your CAD files and receive immediate manufacturability feedback. Critical geometry and wall checks run as soon as files are uploaded.
Rapid prototyping to full-scale production, our systems keep programs moving while the same engineers guide each phase. Upload files for instant quotes or collaborate with our team to select the right mix of 3D printing materials and technologies for your build. Every build follows the same validated path: intake, qualification, automated production, and inspection, so your prototypes hand off to production without rework.
Forge Labs Steam orchestrates quoting, manufacturability feedback, and order execution, but every part still meets our quality lab before it ships. Automation accelerates the paperwork; engineers close the loop with metrology, documentation, and cosmetic sign-off.
Steam DFM intelligence flags risks instantly while our manufacturing engineers adjust builds, tooling, and documentation to keep production compliant across repeat runs.
Traceability with controlled document revisions and corrective actions tracked on every order.
ISO-2859 sampling plans and Cp/Cpk monitoring keep production builds within spec.
Dimensional and functional validation before we transition any build into sustained production.
Engineers oversee every build from start to finish.
GR&R qualified metrology delivers CAD-overlaid reports and revision history for auditors.
Surface, color, and assembly checks confirm presentation-ready hardware every shipment.
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Bring your next program into Forge Labs Steam, from prototype intake to sustained production with audit-ready quality.
Engineering, procurement, and operations teams use Forge Labs Steam to upload CAD, run instant manufacturability checks, and lock pricing in seconds without inbox tag or manual back-and-forth.
Every industry asks something different of a part. We help Chicago teams match the design, material, and manufacturing process to the job it needs to do.
Chicagoland's equipment manufacturers and food production businesses depend on machinery built for specific products and workflows. A packaging change or a new assembly can create a need for a different positioning tool, an inspection holder, or a model to check clearances before equipment is modified.
Forge Labs supports those projects through FDM 3D printing for custom fixtures, assembly aids, and packaging equipment mockups. Teams can try a new handling arrangement on the bench and refine it around operator feedback. This is especially useful for tooling that changes with the product instead of remaining fixed for the life of a machine.
Industry Focus
Chicago's manufacturing sector leverages 3D printing for custom tooling, replacement parts, and specialized equipment that keeps America's industrial heartland running efficiently.
Jigs, fixtures and low-volume parts for vehicle and equipment builders across the Midwest.
Grippers, mounts and covers for Chicago automation and material handling systems.
Device housings, guides and fixtures for Chicago medtech companies and hospitals.
Scale models and presentation pieces for Chicago architecture and planning firms.
Discover how 3D printing is transforming manufacturing across all industries in Chicago
Explore All Industries We ServeRepeat tooling
Line changes bring new fixture versions and new part counts. Each part in an order keeps its own process, material, finishing and quantity, so four fixtures and forty clips for a Chicagoland line go on one order and one invoice.
Order Details
Locating fixture, station 3
FDM · ABS · Black
Quantity
4
Guide rail clip
MJF · Nylon PA12 · Black
Quantity
40
Sensor bracket
SLS · Nylon PA12 · Black · Heat Set Inserts
Quantity
12
3 parts
Repeat orderAdjust quantity per part when the build changes; the rest of the configuration stays put. FDM 3D printing
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STEP, STP, STL, OBJ, 3MF supported
Instant pricing when available, with engineering review for complex builds
Common questions about our 3D printing services in Chicago
