Problems we solve

Large-format 3D printing isn't a novelty — it removes real bottlenecks. Here's the core problem in each industry, and exactly how a Modix platform fixes it.

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Aerospace

Tooling, mandrels, ducting & fixtures

The problem

Low-volume, high-mix tooling — layup mandrels, drill jigs, ECS ducting — carries long CNC and composite lead times and high cost. Metal tooling is heavy and painfully slow to iterate.

How Modix solves it

Print large composite-capable tooling in-house in days, not weeks
High-temp engineering materials (PC, ASA, nylon) for functional parts
Near-2-metre parts in a single piece on BIG-180X / Everest
Iterate designs cheaply before committing to metal

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Automotive

Prototypes, body panels & production fixtures

The problem

Prototyping panels, bumpers and interior parts with clay or CNC is slow and expensive, and every design iteration adds weeks to the program.

How Modix solves it

Full-scale 1:1 prototypes on BIG-180X / BIG-Meter
Test fit & form in days and iterate the same week
End-use jigs, fixtures and low-volume production parts
Complex geometry with IDEX soluble supports

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Defense

Spares, obsolescence & field equipment

The problem

Spare and obsolete parts face fragile, slow supply chains, and large components carry long procurement timelines that ground equipment.

How Modix solves it

On-demand, on-site production of rugged large parts
Reproduce obsolete components directly from CAD
Durable engineering polymers for field use
Reduce dependency on overseas suppliers

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Consumer Electronics

Enclosures, mockups & short runs

The problem

Enclosures and mockups need fast, cheap iteration, and injection tooling is far too costly to justify for low volumes or pre-production runs.

How Modix solves it

Print enclosures and functional prototypes overnight
Bridge-production before committing to tooling
Large panels and housings in a single piece
Multi-material and textured finishes

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Manufacturing & Tooling

Jigs, fixtures, gauges & molds

The problem

Custom jigs, fixtures and molds machined from metal or plastic are expensive and slow, and they tie up scarce CNC capacity you'd rather sell.

How Modix solves it

Print jigs, fixtures and gauges at a fraction of machining cost
Vacuum-form, thermoform and composite molds in-house
Free up CNC capacity for billable work
Replace damaged tooling on demand — print a spare

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Marine & Heavy Industry

Plugs, molds & large replacement parts

The problem

Large composite plugs, molds and replacement parts are costly, slow to source, and corrosion-prone when made from metal.

How Modix solves it

Print large plugs and molds at metre scale
Corrosion-free polymer replacement parts
Single-piece parts up to 2–3 m (Everest / MAMA pellet)
Low material cost with pellet-fed MAMA systems

Have a problem worth solving?

Tell us what's slowing you down and we'll show you which Modix platform fixes it — advertised in US dollars (CAD accepted at current rates).

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