Polymer 3D printing brings accessible geometric complexity, but a plastic part might not deliver all the functionality the application demands. For situations requiring electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, heat conductivity or greater strength than polymer alone, electroplating these parts can be an option. RePliForm in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in plating polymer printed parts with layers of nickel and copper to achieve the desired effects.
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