Forecast 3D + GKN  

2221 Rutherford Rd.
Carlsbad,  CA  92008

United States
760-929-9380
  • Booth: E8225

Industrial 3D Printing, Short-Run Manufacturing, & High Volume Production Services for Prototype & Production. Capabilities include: HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) for quick-turn production parts, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) patterns in engineering grade thermoplastics, Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for additive metal parts, Stereolithography (SLA) models, PolyJet high-precision color 3D printing, CNC Machining, & RTV Urethane Casting for high quality, low volume parts.

Since 1994, we have been empowering companies to speed their product development cycle. We work with a wide variety of industries including Healthcare, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Design, & more.

With the most innovative 3D Printing technologies, coupled w/ extraordinary service & craftsmanship, we aim to provide you with the ideal manufacturing experience to fit your specific need, every time.


 Products

  • Somos®–WaterShed Black
    We’re pleased to introduce our newest stereolithography material from Somos®–WaterShed Black. This black, multipurpose resin is based on Somos®WaterShedXC 11122 and offers a true black off of the machine with minimal finishing....

  • We’re pleased to introduce our newest stereolithography material from Somos®–WaterShed Black. This black, multipurpose resin is based on Somos®WaterShedXC 11122 and offers a true black off of the machine with minimal finishing. This material should be a primary choice for customers who require smooth surface finishes, crisp details, and excellent moisture and chemical resistance properties.
  • 1 Day MJF - Forecast Fast!
    In need of a project solution fast? 1 Day Multi Jet Fusion could be just the answer to your problem! With instant quoting you are able to get a quote, order, and have your MJF PA12 parts in your hand in as little as 24 hours. (Some Restrictions Apply)...

  • ​1 Day MJF Restrictions:

    • Material: PA12 (Nylon)
    • Finish: Natural Gray only (right now)
    • Max part size is 10 x 10 x 6"
    • The order will not qualify for 1-Day MJF if there are additional requirements such as finishing, insert installation, taps, etc.
    • Order cutoff time to ship the next day is 3 PM PST Monday-Friday (holidays and weekends excluded)
    • Any orders placed after 3 PM PST will ship the following day.
    • Operations will reach out directly to the customer (with the PM and Rep on copy) if they see any file issues barring them from printing.
  • Forecast 3D has joined the GKN Global Family
    Both GKN & FORECAST 3D have been pioneers in using HP’s metals & plastics platforms. To further accelerate the mass production of high-quality final parts for customers around the world....

  • “FORECAST 3D is a perfect fit,” said Peter Oberparleiter, CEO, GKN Powder Metallurgy. “They are everywhere we aren’t – geographies, markets, technologies, and base materials. Combining our individual capabilities will present unparalleled advantages to our customer bases and enable us to cross-promote additive manufacturing in metal and plastic over more diversified markets. It is an important step on our journey to become No. 1 in this high growth market.”
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