How FAM differs from FDM

FAM is a 3D printing process specifically designed for RTV and LSR
silicones.

It works with our software FAMufacture. All San Draw printers are powered by FAM.

FAM (Fluid Additive Manufacturing) and FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) are two distinct 3D printing technologies, differing mainly in printing materials and extrusion systems.

Different Printing Materials

FAM (Fluid Additive Manufacturing)

Uses liquid silicone, which can be printed at room temperature,
making it perfect for flexible, high-temperature, and biocompatible
products.

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

Uses thermoplastic materials (like PLA, ABS, and PETG). These
materials must be heated to melt and extruded through the nozzle to
form the shape.

Different Feeding Systems

FAM (Fluid Additive Manufacturing)

Uses stepper motor-driven screw extrusion to extrude liquid
silicone without heating and includes water-soluble support material
for complex structures.

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

Gear-driven filament into heated nozzle, melts it, and shapes the
object.