Future Form introduces 3-D printing services

Future Form, a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered solutions for the data centre, medical, defence, nuclear and aerospace industries, is adding 3-D printing services to its expansive portfolio of manufacturing solutions, making it one of a select group of US manufacturers offering these advanced services.

In providing 3-D printing services, Future Form will use the HP Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) AM system, a cutting-edge scalable platform that supports functional prototyping to final part production, and meets the needs of a broad range of applications and industries.

Ben Thomas, CEO of Future Form said: “We specialise in plastic additive manufacturing (AM), focusing on where it delivers the greatest value. Using advanced Multi-Jet Fusion technology, we produce high-quality, functional parts with excellent surface finish, fast turnaround and cost efficiency without the tooling expense or long lead times of injection moulding.“

The move reflects Future Form’s forward-looking approach to manufacturing production as well as the growth and evolution of 3-D printing or additive manufacturing (AM), from prototyping resource to core industrial technology.

Smarter alternative
Mr Thomas added: “For low- to mid-volume production and/or prototyping, plastic 3-D printing is quickly becoming a smarter alternative to traditional manufacturing methods. By adding these services, we are ensuring we can deliver high-quality parts to our customers when they need them without costly transportation fees or exorbitant mark-ups.”

This growth of 3-D printing is particularly pronounced in certain sectors, such as aerospace and defense, where more than 90% of major US aerospace firms now use AM for flight-certified parts, not just models. Its use is also increasing in data centre construction, where AM is being adopted in areas such as modular construction, liquid-to-chip cooling components and high-temperature alloy components for gas turbines.

Mr Thomas continued: “The use of AM is growing rapidly in the data centre sector due to the industry's faster time-to-power needs and certain parts can be produced significantly faster and/or more cost effectively using AM compared to traditional resources."

Not only has AM for parts and equipment manufacturing grown, but the service component of that sector is rising sharply. According to the most recent industry data from the Wohlers Report 2026, 3-D printing services now make up 48% of the entire 3-D printing market.