When engineers decide on a preferred 3D Printer for their operation, they need to understand the fundamental differences of the various printing technologies.

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) creates a fine thread of semi-molten plastic which becomes a full layer. PolyJet printing, however, uses multiple print heads to produce multiple droplets that form each layer.

In this white paper, Stratasys discusses the benefits and drawbacks between FDM and PolyJet 3D Printing technologies. The extensive comparison covers:

• Operating environment
• Work flow
• Expense
• Performance
• Material options