Impact Coating™

• Surface finish. This application reduces powder-grain textures, resulting in a smooth, uniform surface across complex geometries.

• Scratch resistance. The hardened coating chemistry protects components against abrasion during assembly, shipping, and rugged field handling.

• Multi-color finishing. We support custom, color-specific aesthetics beyond standard gray or black for branded hardware and customer-facing components.

• Cosmetic consistency. As a form of cosmetic finishing for additive manufacturing, this process creates a uniform appearance across entire production runs, reducing part-to-part variation common in manually dyed outputs.

Built Specifically for HP MJF Additive Manufacturing

At Empire Group, we developed Impact Coating™ after years of working with HP multi-jet fusion technology and supporting customers who needed more than just functional prototypes. 

Many additive manufacturing parts do not move into deployment because they still look like 3D-printed samples. Impact Coating™ helps close the gap between prototype and production by improving the visual and tactile quality of MJF PA12 components.

For engineering teams evaluating vapor smoothing alternatives for PA12, Impact Coating™ provides repeatable surface refinement without compromising critical tolerances. This makes it ideal for:

• Low-volume production parts 

• Robotics enclosures and housings 

• Aerospace and defense components 

• Medical device prototypes 

• Consumer product development 

• Trade show and investor presentation models 

• Functional prototypes requiring a premium cosmetic finish

Low-Volume Manufacturing with Production-Level Finishing

Hard tooling and injection molding require substantial upfront capital investments and extended lead times, so committing to permanent molds too early can stall development budgets. That’s where Empire Group can help. As your low-volume manufacturing partner, we provide production-quality 3D-printed parts to keep your initial production agile and cost-effective.

In addition to our specialized HP MJF printing services, we provide PA12 finishing services like Impact Coating™, light assembly, painting and coating, and quality control inspection entirely in-house. By streamlining both fabrication and finishing under one roof, we help minimize program risk and accelerate your path to market.

Why Surface Finish Is a Strategic Decision

A component that functions perfectly but looks unfinished can inadvertently create business problems. Stakeholders and procurement managers often evaluate hardware visually before assessing its technical merits. A cosmetically unrefined component can stall critical approvals, delay commercial adoption, and lower overall program confidence.

Impact Coating™ overcomes this hurdle by making low-volume nylon parts look and perform like production-run injection-molded parts. Product teams can run functional field tests, present polished assemblies to decision-makers, and gather realistic user feedback before committing to a production-scale mold. By pairing premium surface treatments with low-volume manufacturing, we provide a streamlined, single-source manufacturing pathway.

Partner with Empire Group for HP MJF PA12 Finishing Services

At Empire Group, our proprietary Impact Coating™ service supports critical applications across defense, aerospace, robotics, medical devices, and consumer products. Every project is completed in-house at our advanced U.S. facility, fully backed by our ISO 9001:2015 certification and ITAR registration to support strict compliance with industry regulations.

Ready to elevate the performance and appearance of your 3D-printed assemblies? Request a quote today to discuss your project requirements.