Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing Services in Canada
Agile Manufacturing Inc. provides industrial Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing services for customers across Toronto, Ontario, and throughout Canada. With large-format FDM printers and engineering-grade thermoplastics, we support everything from early-stage prototypes to low-volume production and end-use parts.
Our Fortus-based FDM 3D printing service can produce parts up to 36″ x 24″ x 36″ in a single build, allowing you to consolidate assemblies, reduce fasteners, and validate full-size designs before committing to tooling.
Why Choose FDM 3D Printing with Agile Manufacturing?
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Large build envelope: Print big, functional parts or nest multiple components in a single build up to 36″ x 24″ x 36″.
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Engineering-grade materials: Access a wide range of robust thermoplastics including ABS, PC-ABS, PC, PC-ISO, PPSF, and high-performance ULTEM™ 9085 and ULTEM™ 1010.
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Functional strength: FDM parts are ideal for real-world testing, fixtures, and production environments where durability matters.
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Fast turnaround: Our large, Toronto-area facility houses one of Canada’s most extensive fleets of industrial 3D printers, enabling quick lead times and reliable delivery across the country.
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Quality you can trust: Tight process control and industrial hardware designed for repeatable, production-grade results.
Best Applications for FDM 3D Printing
FDM is a great fit when you need strong, durable parts and surface finish is less critical than performance. Typical applications include:
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Functional prototypes and fit/functional testing
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Jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids
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Manufacturing tooling, drill guides, and check gauges
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Brackets, housings, guards, and covers
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Low-volume production parts and bridge-to-tooling runs
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UV-resistant and heat-resistant components for demanding environments
If you’re unsure whether FDM is the right process, our team can help you compare it with SLA, SLS, and other 3D printing technologies based on your tolerances, surface finish, and material requirements.
FDM Materials Available
Agile’s FDM 3D printing service supports a portfolio of industrial thermoplastics to meet different performance requirements:
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ABS-M30 / ABS Plus – General-purpose, cost-effective material for functional prototypes and fixtures
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ASA (UV-stable ABS) – Ideal for outdoor applications where UV resistance matters
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PC-ABS – Combines the strength of polycarbonate with the toughness of ABS
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PC (Polycarbonate) – High-strength, high-heat material for demanding applications
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PC-ISO – Bio-compatible, engineering-grade thermoplastic used in medical and food-contact applications (under appropriate conditions)
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PPSF/PPSU – High-temperature, chemically resistant material for extreme environments
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ULTEM™ 9085 – FST-rated, aerospace-grade thermoplastic for transportation and aerospace components
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ULTEM™ 1010 – High-performance material with excellent mechanical strength and thermal resistance
Our team can recommend the best FDM material based on your application, operating environment, and regulatory requirements.
Surface Finish, Infill & Post-Processing
FDM builds parts layer-by-layer using extruded filament, so layer lines are visible and surface finish is generally more textured than processes such as SLA or MJP. This makes FDM ideal for non-cosmetic, functional parts where strength and durability are the priority. Key options and enhancements include:
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Sparse & solid infill: Use sparse infill to reduce weight and cost, or solid infill for maximum strength and rigidity.
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Sealing & smoothing: FDM parts are naturally porous but can be sealed using secondary processes or coatings to improve aesthetics or fluid resistance.
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Machining & finishing: Critical surfaces can be machined, sanded, or coated to meet tighter cosmetic or dimensional requirements.
Tolerances & Build Capacity
Our industrial FDM systems are optimized for consistent, repeatable results:
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Typical tolerances: Most parts can be produced within 0.004″ or ±0.002″ per inch on larger models (whichever is greater).
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Maximum build size: Up to 24″ x 36″ x 36″ (610 x 914 x 914 mm) in a single build, or multiple parts nested together for higher throughput.
For extremely tight tolerances or fine cosmetic features, we may recommend complementary technologies such as SLA, SLS, or MJP—available in-house at Agile. Agile Manufacturing 3D Printing
Serving Toronto, Ontario & Customers Across Canada
Agile Manufacturing is located just outside Toronto, Ontario, and provides FDM 3D printing services to customers across Canada
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Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Burlington)
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Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec
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Kitchener–Waterloo, London, and Windsor
- Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon
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Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria
- Halifax, Saint John, Moncton
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Customers throughout the USA and internationally
Whether you’re a startup, OEM, or global manufacturer, we can support your project with digital quoting, design-for-additive feedback, and fast shipping.
Start Your FDM 3D Printing Project
Ready to get started with FDM 3D printing?
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Upload your CAD files for a fast quote
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Talk to our team about material selection and design-for-FDM guidelines
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Combine FDM with other Agile services such as SLA, SLS, DLS, MJP, and 3D scanning for a complete additive manufacturing solution
Contact Agile Manufacturing Inc. today to discuss your FDM 3D printing project or request a quote.
Parts: 1 to 10+
Shipped in: 2 to 4 days
Excellent for:
- Robust Prototypes
- Fit & Function Models
- UV Resistant Parts
TOLERANCES
Most parts can be accurately produced within .004″, or +/- .002″ per inch on large models.
BUILD ENVELOPE
FDM parts can be made up to 24 x 36 x 36″ in size, or multiple parts nested in a single build.
BEST APPLICATIONS
FDM is best suited for durable prototypes, making jigs and fixtures, or when UV resistance is required.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Material Summary:
ULTEM™ 1010 resin is a high-performance FDM® thermoplastic that offers excellent strength, thermal stability and the ability to withstand steam autoclaving. ULTEM 1010 resin is available in a general-purpose grade as well as a certified grade (CG) for those customers who want to take advantage of food-contact and bio-compatibility certifications for special applications including food production tools and custom medical applications. ULTEM 1010 resin offers the highest heat resistance, chemical resistance and tensile strength of any FDM thermoplastic and is ideal for aerospace and automotive applications.
Material Summary:
ULTEM* 9085 is a flame retardant high performance thermoplastic for direct digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping. It is ideal for the transportation industry due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and its FST (flame, smoke, and toxicity) rating. This unique material’s preexisting certifications make it an excellent choice for the commercial transportation industry – especially aerospace, marine and ground vehicles. Combined with a Fortus® 3D Production System, ULTEM 9085 allows design and manufacturing engineers to produce fully functional parts that are ideal for advanced functional prototypes or end use without the cost or lead time of traditional tooling.
Material Summary:
ABS-M30 is up to 25-70 percent stronger than standard Stratasys ABS and is an ideal material for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, and end-use-parts. ABS-M30 has greater tensile, impact, and flexural strength than standard ABS. Layer bonding is significantly stronger than that of standard ABS, for a more durable part. This results in more realistic functional tests and higher quality parts for end use. When combined with a Fortus 3D Production System, ABS-M30 gives you Real Parts that are stronger, smoother, and with better feature detail. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Material Summary:
Material Summary:
PC-ABS (polycarbonate-ABS) is one of the most widely used industrial thermoplastics. PC-ABS offers the most desirable properties of both materials – the superior strength and heat resistance of PC and the flexibility of ABS. PC-ABS blends are commonly used in automotive, electronics and telecommunications applications. Additionally, a PC-ABS part manufactured on a Fortus 3D Production System is 5-60 percent stronger than a part made on previous FDM® systems. When combined with a Fortus system, PC-ABS gives you Real Parts conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, and end-use-parts.
Material Summary:
Fused Deposition Modeling uses an thin extruded filament as the raw material. The spool of material is fed through a heated nozzle and deposited at the bottom of the printer platform, where it solidifies. The machines build the 3D part one layer at a time, fusing each layer together from the bottom up.
Most FDM printers will outline the perimeter of the part first, moving to the interior edges next, and follow with the specified middle fill of the layer. All of this is accomplished in a temperature controlled build chamber with properly dried raw materials.
