Accelerate Robotics Developmentwith Advanced 3D Printing
Modern robotics demands lightweight, high-strength, and complex components with short development cycles. Industrial 3D printing delivers unmatched flexibility for rapid iteration and customized geometries. Forge Labs supports robotics 3D printing for functional prototypes, end-use parts, and custom tooling.
Robotics Excellence
Revolutionizing Robotic Component Manufacturing
Modern robotics demands lightweight, high-strength, and complex components—often with short development cycles and highly customized geometries. Industrial 3D printing meets these requirements with unmatched flexibility, enabling rapid iteration, complex design integration, and low-volume production without tooling overhead. At Forge Labs, we've supported robotics companies across Canada and the U.S.—from early-stage prototyping to end-use deployment.
Transforming Robotics Manufacturing
Modern robotics demands lightweight, high-strength, and complex components—often with short development cycles and highly customized geometries. Industrial 3D printing meets these requirements with unmatched flexibility, enabling rapid iteration, complex design integration, and low-volume production without tooling overhead. At Forge Labs, we've supported robotics companies across Canada and the U.S.—from early-stage prototyping to end-use deployment.
Key Benefits of 3D Printing in Robotics
- Design freedom for integrated channels and lattice structures through advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored for robotics applications.
- Accelerate development timelines and compress design cycles, enabling faster innovation and reduced time-to-market.
- Lightweighting without sacrificing strength or performance through advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored for robotics applications.
- Eliminate expensive tooling requirements, reducing upfront investments and enabling economical low-volume production.
- Functional prototypes for real-world performance testing through advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored for robotics applications.
- Custom geometries impossible with traditional manufacturing through advanced additive manufacturing solutions tailored for robotics applications.
Industrial Robot Safety
Compliance with ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA R15.06 safety standards for industrial robotics applications and human-robot interaction.
Performance Testing
Comprehensive mechanical testing including load, fatigue, and environmental validation for robotic operating conditions.
Material Specifications
Engineering-grade materials with documented mechanical properties, wear resistance, and long-term durability data.
Rapid Iteration Capability
Proven design-to-deployment workflow enabling multiple prototype iterations within days for accelerated development cycles.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Advanced Robotics Solutions
From precision prototyping to full-scale production, our comprehensive capabilities deliver results that transform robotics manufacturing.
Design and manufacture application-specific end effectors with integrated pneumatic channels, custom grip geometries, and lightweight materials. Our technologies enable rapid prototyping of gripper designs optimized for specific tasks, with the ability to iterate quickly based on real-world testing and performance requirements.
Relevant Technologies
Custom End Effectors & Grippers. Custom grip geometries.
Technical Specifications
Produce lightweight, integrated mounting solutions for vision systems, LIDAR, and sensor arrays. Create custom housings with precise optical alignment features, integrated cable management, and environmental protection while maintaining minimal weight impact on robotic systems.
Sensor & Camera Mounting Systems. Precise optical alignment.
Technical Specifications
Engineer optimized structural components for drones, autonomous robots, and mobile platforms using topology optimization and lattice structures. Achieve maximum strength-to-weight ratios while incorporating mounting points, cable routing, and component integration in single-piece designs.
Lightweight Structural Frames. Topology optimization ready.
Technical Specifications
Our technologies enable production of parts not just for visual validation, but for real-world performance testing and deployment. Test mechanical properties, thermal performance, and functional integration before committing to production tooling or design finalization.
Functional Prototypes & Testing. Real-world performance testing.
Technical Specifications
Create custom jigs, fixtures, and assembly tools for robotic manufacturing and calibration. Design specialized tooling for robot assembly lines, testing fixtures for quality control, and alignment tools for precision assembly operations.
Production Tooling & Assembly Fixtures. Custom assembly solutions.
Technical Specifications
Design integrated cable management systems with internal routing channels, snap-fit connections, and protective enclosures. Create rugged, test-ready chassis and protective housings for electronic components in demanding robotic environments.
Cable Management & Enclosures. Internal routing channels.
Technical Specifications
Case Studies
Success Stories
Real results from our robotics partnerships
Autonomous Mobile Robot End Effector System
Developed custom gripper system for warehouse automation robot, integrating pneumatic channels, force sensors, and adaptive grip geometry. Achieved 50% weight reduction compared to machined alternative while improving grip versatility and reducing assembly complexity.
Drone Racing Frame Optimization
Engineered lightweight carbon fiber reinforced frame for competitive drone racing, using topology optimization to achieve maximum strength-to-weight ratio. Reduced frame weight by 40% while improving crash resistance and integrating cable management systems.
Certified Materials
Robotics-Grade Materials
High-performance materials engineered and certified for demanding robotics applications with full traceability and compliance documentation.
Nylon PA12
Robotics grade
High-strength polymer
- Structural robot components
- Excellent wear resistance
- Chemical resistance
Carbon Fiber Nylon
Robotics grade
Lightweight composite
- High-performance frames
- Superior mechanical properties
- Excellent dimensional stability
Accura ClearVue
Robotics grade
Transparent resin
- Optical components and sensors
- High-detail resolution
- UV-stable formulation
Aluminum 6061
Robotics grade
Structural metal alloy
- Rigid mounting brackets
- Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
- Good corrosion resistance
TPU
Robotics grade
Flexible polymer
- Grippers and shock absorbers
- Excellent tear resistance
- Compliant mechanisms
Glass Filled Nylon
Robotics grade
Reinforced polymer
- Enhanced stiffness and strength
- Dimensional stability
- Industrial grade performance
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Manufacturing Technologies
Proven Technologies for Robotics
Each technology offers unique advantages for robotics applications. Choose the right process for your specific requirements.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Not sure which technology is right for your project?
Our application engineers can help you select the optimal manufacturing process based on your specific requirements, materials, and timeline.
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