Fathom Digital Manufacturing

Hello, my name is Dale Christensen. I’m the Engineering Manager of Fathom’s McHenry, Illinois facility. We provide high-quality plastic injection mold design, precision mold making and close-tolerance injection molding services for prototype and small-to-medium volume production molding projects. We combine tool design, building, qualification and injection molding with a wealth of knowledge and expertise under one roof. Thanks to this killer combination, our team has developed a large, loyal customer base in markets as diverse as medical, automotive and consumer goods. We build prototype and production tools built on-site using automated machining, which enables fast turnaround times and helps to reduce tooling costs. Learn more about our mold-making and injection-molding services // https://lnkd.in/giMWdts4 Contact me with any questions – or even if you need help to better understand your needs! Dale Christensen dale.Christensen@fathommfg.com 815-385-7500 ext. 25 #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #injectionmolding #plastics #moldtooling #insertmolding #overmolding

There are many variables involved in producing affordable 3D-printed parts that are consistently high quality – including: - Part geometry, - Manufacturing method,  - Material selection - Manufacturability,  - Production process, and - Finishing options. Our design and engineering review process can help you optimize your part design before your part enters production. Our thorough DFAM process can help you save a significant amount of time, money and headaches. We can also help you help you iterate your part designs quickly using rapid prototyping to accelerate your new product development. Let us help you solve your complex additive manufacturing challenges.    GET A QUOTE // https://lnkd.in/gByHxkmN #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #additivemanufacturing #rapidprototyping #3dprinting #3dp #sls #stereolithography #fdm #mjf #dmls

Additive Manufacturing vs. Injection Molding // Trade-Offs & Synergies Which manufacturing technology is the best fit for your needs – Additive Manufacturing or Injection Molding? What criteria should you use to make this decision? Are there synergies between them that you can use to streamline your prototype-to-production process? These and other questions will be answered by the expert Fathom team in this brief Q&A. What are the Strengths & Weaknesses of Each Technology? Both technologies have trade-offs: Additive Manufacturing enables you to quickly produce prototype parts and iterate your way to a final design. But it isn’t suitable for building large quantities of parts because of the amount of time it takes to build a single part (usually multiple hours). Injection Molding is perfect for high-volume production but it requires tooling – which usually takes several weeks to build, set up on a press and qualify it for production. Once it’s ready to go, however, it can produce a large volume of parts quickly. The table below provides a more detailed comparison of injection molding and additive manufacturing and injection molding. Can Additive Manufacturing & Injection Molding be Used Together? Yes. You can use additive manufacturing to validate and refine your part design. Once you’ve finalized it, you can make the investment in tooling and use injection molding to produce your production parts. Why does this approach matter? It’s more cost-effective to adjust, refine and finalize your part design BEFORE you commit to tooling. Tool changes tend to be expensive and time-consuming and can cause significant delays in your product launches. Learn More About the Trade-Offs // https://lnkd.in/gbA3b-NJ I Want the Speed of Injection Molding with the Flexibility of 3D Printing. Is There an Additive Technology That Can Give Me Both? Yes. The Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process (STEP), available exclusively from Fathom, produces 3D-printed thermoplastic parts at injection molding speed – without tooling. Because STEP technology uses powdered versions of popular thermoplastics, it can serve as a single solution for everything from prototype parts and bridge production to full production – enabling you to bring your products to market faster! Learn More About STEP Technology // https://lnkd.in/g-nU7N5y Got questions? Get answers! Our engineers can help you select the process that’s the best fit for your unique needs. Contact us today! https://lnkd.in/gva4MVET #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #injectionmolding #additivemanufacturing

At Fathom Hartland, our work encompasses the best of old and new technologies. In addition to additive manufacturing, we produce large-format parts using a traditional fabrication technique called fiberglass layup. Here’s how it works: Fabric strips are dripped in resin and then laid them into a wooden pattern to form a uniform thickness. After the part has cured, it’s removed from the pattern and is finished to meet the customer’s specifications. The experienced Hartland team has been successfully building fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) parts using this technique for over 40 years. Our customers include many equipment manufacturers, who use us to produce prototype body panels for their new machine models. Contact us today to learn how we can build large FRP parts for you // https://lnkd.in/gva4MVET #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #frp #fiberglasslayup

Hello, my name is John Marcelli. I’m Director of Sales for Fathom and the commercial site lead for Fathom’s Hartland, WI facility. At this location, we produce do 3D printing, injection molding, CNC machining and composites. We build high-quality parts using five industrial additive technologies // - Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) - Stereolithography (SLA) - Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) - Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) - Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) Learn more about our additive manufacturing services // https://lnkd.in/gsdRpfXr We also offer extensive post-processing options for 3D-printed parts // https://lnkd.in/gsz45yzR Contact me with any questions – or even if you need help to better understand your needs! John Marcelli john.marcelli@fathommfg.com #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #additivemanufacturing #rapidprototyping #3dprinting #3dp #sls #stereolithography #fdm #mjf #dmls

Fathom Denver is one of the most progressive, single-source suppliers of custom, precision sheet metal products in the nation. We bring a value engineering approach to every project, ensuring that your parts can be produced cost-effectively and quickly. Our highly skilled engineers can help you optimize the design of your sheet metal project to uncover and solve design problems, increase part quality and reduce production costs. We’ll help you get your prototype parts into production quickly – so you can bring your new products to market faster. Learn More // https://lnkd.in/dwGZJ-AA Let us help you solve your complex metal forming challenges. Request a quote today! GET A QUOTE // https://lnkd.in/gkSReXPQ #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #sheetmetalfabrication #lasercutting #precisionforming #prototyping

FDM // When You Need Parts Tougher Than an NFL Linebacker If you need 3D-printed parts that can take a beating, then it’s time to add FDM to your starting lineup. It produces parts that tend to be more robust than many other additive technologies. If FDM was a football player, it would be a linebacker – delivering toughness where it counts! FDM parts can be engineered to endure extreme conditions. Fathom can build your parts out of engineering-grade thermoplastic materials that offer heat, chemical, impact and fatigue resistance and even biocompatibility. FDM's versatility makes it a leading choice for prototype and low-volume production parts. You can even use it to replace low-volume CNC-machined and injection-molded parts in some applications. Learn More About High-Performance FDM Technology // https://lnkd.in/git2mTeQ An All-Star Choice For Your Most Demanding Applications Here are six advantages of FDM that make it a tough, versatile player for many of your prototyping and production needs: A Wide Range of Materials // Material choices for FDM include acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polymers, polycarbonates, polycaprolactone, polyphenyl sulfones and more. The Same Material From Prototype to Production // You can print parts to test fit, finish and functionality using the same material that will be used to injection mold your production parts. Exceptional Toughness // FDM parts are rugged and durable, ideal for demanding applications like jigs and work-holding fixtures. Build Functional Prototypes Fast // You can use FDM to produce functional prototypes within a few hours or days, depending on the complexity of the part. This can help you accelerate your time to market. Support for Low-Volume Production // FDM manufacturing isn’t just for making prototype parts. You can also use it for low-volume production. Variable Infill Density // Like many additive technologies, printing large thick areas or bodies can be a challenge. With FDM, these areas can be filled with customizable lattice structures to speed up print time while still offering an excellent combination of strength and aesthetics. Add FDM to your new product development and production team today! GET A QUOTE // https://lnkd.in/gByHxkmN - Your Fathom Team #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #additivemanufacturing #rapidprototyping #3dprinting #3dp #fdm #thermoplastic

If you’re looking for precision sheet metal services – from engineering support and prototyping through production and finishing – check out Fathom’s Denver location. Our integrated approach saves our customers thousands of dollars. Our key capabilities include: - Laser cutting with automated loading and unloading - CNC punching - Press brakes - MIG/TIG and spot welding - In-house custom tooling - Mechanical assembly and kitting - Painting, powder coating and screen printing - Post machining Learn More // https://lnkd.in/dwGZJ-AA GET A QUOTE // https://lnkd.in/gkSReXPQ #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #sheetmetalfabrication #lasercutting #precisionforming #prototyping

Hello, my name is Karl J. Satrum. I’m the site lead for Fathom’s Denver location. We’ve been serving the precision sheet metal needs of the Front Range for 45 years. Talk to me about our close tolerance laser cutting, punching, forming and welding of fabricated components in complex shapes and sizes. We also provide you with direct access to experts to help you solve your part design and production challenges. Learn More // https://lnkd.in/dwGZJ-AA Contact me with any questions – or even if you need help clarifying what you need! Karl J. Satrum karl.satrum@fathommfg.com 303-288-6855 #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #sheetmetalfabrication #lasercutting #precisionforming #prototyping

Founded over 50 years ago, Newcut was one of the nation’s first photo chemical etching processors. Today, as Fathom Newark, we continue to be a leader and expert in applying this technology, with a reputation for exceptional quality, accuracy and service. We produce parts for a diverse group of industries, including: - Aerospace - Architectural - Automotive - Commercial - Decorative - Electronic - Medical - Military - Optics - Energy Learn more about photo chemical etching // https://lnkd.in/gqF4nBdd Let us help you solve your complex metal forming challenges. Request a quote today! GET A QUOTE // link to https://lnkd.in/g5zUEh-2 #fathom #manufacturing #innovation #industrialengineering #advancedmanufacturing #photochemicaletching #photochemicalmilling #metalfabrication