Engineering-driven additive manufacturing

High-performance polymer components for demanding applications. We provide additive manufacturing as an extension of engineering analysis not only as a standalone printing service. Geometry, material choice, and process parameters are informed by simulation, load assessment, and functional requirements.

Engineering first, manufacturing built in

An additive manufacturing facility driven by engineering intent. Whether it's a demanding aerospace prototype or a high performance functional part, we bring the same approach: the right material, validated process parameters, and full documentation when you need it.

Application-Focused

Manufacturing decisions are guided by expected thermal environment, mechanical loads, flow exposure, and material behaviour under service conditions. A bracket for a drone is not a bracket for a furnace — we ask the questions that matter.

Simulation-Informed

With simulation, topology optimization, and DfAM in-house, we can improve your design before we manufacture it. Where required, simulation outputs directly inform manufacturing decisions from material selection to structural lightweighting.

Fit for Purpose

Every part is inspected. We maintain full traceability, document our processes, and stand behind our work. The result is parts that are not only printable, but mechanically meaningful.

High-performance polymer focus

We specialize in engineering thermoplastics and high-performance polymers suited for advanced applications. Material selection is based on temperature resistance, stiffness, toughness, and environmental durability — design adapted to material behaviour, not the reverse.

Technologies

  • FDM / FFF (Fused Deposition Modeling)
  • SLA (Stereolithography)
  • SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) — coming soon

Materials

  • High-performance polymers (PEEK, PEKK, PPA, PPC, PC)
  • Engineering nylons (PA6, PA12, PA-CF, PA-GF)
  • Carbon & glass fiber reinforced composites
  • Flame retardant materials
  • Flexible materials (TPU)
  • Standard materials available on request

Typical Applications

  • High-temperature housings and enclosures
  • Structural or semi-structural components
  • Flow-exposed parts and ducts
  • Fixtures, jigs, and instrumentation hardware
  • Prototype and pre-series components for testing
  • Aerospace, industrial, and research environments

Services

  • Prototyping: single parts to validate designs
  • Small batch production: 10 to 500 parts
  • Design consultation and DfAM optimization
  • Material selection guidance
  • Post-processing & finishing

Engineering-led DfAM

Design for Additive Manufacturing at Kilia is engineering-led rather than geometry-driven. We consider load paths and stress concentrations, thermal gradients and service temperatures, part orientation and build strategy, and post-processing requirements and tolerances.

This enables the production of parts that are mechanically meaningful, not merely printable.

  • Load paths and stress concentrations
  • Thermal gradients and service temperatures
  • Part orientation and build strategy
  • Anisotropy and process-induced effects
  • Post-processing requirements and tolerances

Traceability & documentation

For applications where it matters, we provide full process documentation with traceability built in from day one. The level of documentation is adapted to the project's technical and regulatory context.

  • Material identification and batch traceability
  • Documented build parameters
  • Inspection and post-processing records
  • Certificates of conformance (where applicable)
  • Quality processes built with aerospace traceability in mind
Quality AssuredFull Traceability

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Accepted formats: .STEP, .STL, .3MF, .OBJ, .PLY (max 50MB)

Maximum part size

  • FDM / FFF: 305 × 260 × 260 mm
  • SLA: 353 × 196 × 350 mm

Larger parts can often be split and bonded — mention it in the notes below.

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