Application of the Week: Protective housing for a custom UV lamp

Welcome back to our application spotlight series, where we feature real-world 3D printed parts solving practical engineering challenges in smarter, faster, and more efficient ways.

This week, we’re highlighting another specialized internal component and protective casing created by Apria Systems, a company dedicated to sustainable environmental and chemical engineering solutions.

This particular part was designed to support and protect the delicate glass end of a custom-made immersion UV lamp, used in advanced lab or industrial applications.

Precision protection for UV lamp assemblies

When working with custom-built devices that incorporate fragile or high-performance components like UV lamps, standard enclosures often fall short.

That’s why Apria Systems engineered a housing solution using 3D printing to meet the specific technical requirements of their client’s application.

The part serves multiple functions in a compact design:

• It secures the aluminum hollow LED mount
• Supports the glass immersion section
• Holds the integrated cooling fan firmly in place.

Designing for real-world durability, the team selected UltiMaker Nylon CF Slide, a carbon fiber-reinforced filament that offers both wear resistance and high thermal stability, critical for devices exposed to heat and mechanical stress.

High-strength customization - made easy with the UltiMaker S6

The part was printed on the UltiMaker S6, enabling Apria Systems to go from design to production with confidence. The S6’s advanced material compatibility, combined with precise build control, ensured excellent dimensional accuracy and surface quality—even with the added complexity of carbon fiber-reinforced filament.

Thanks to 3D printing, Apria Systems delivered a customized, professional-grade enclosure faster and more cost-effectively than traditional manufacturing methods like CNC or molding.

Key features and benefits

Here’s why this application is a standout example of industrial 3D printing:

Multi-functional design

This single component performs several critical roles in the lamp assembly, reducing part count and simplifying integration.

Engineered for demanding environments

Using UltiMaker Nylon CF Slide, the part is both heat- and wear-resistant, ideal for end-use applications that face stress or thermal exposure.

Tailored fit, without tooling delays

No need for molds or lengthy machining – the part was fully customized to the client’s specs and produced in-house with quick iteration.

Strong, lightweight, and scalable

Carbon fiber reinforcement ensures structural rigidity while keeping the weight low - making it suitable for complex assemblies where space and balance matter.

Professional-grade parts without compromising speed and quality

Whether you're developing custom electronic housings, internal fixtures, or high-performance lab components, the UltiMaker S6 offers the material flexibility, print precision, and speed to get you there faster - without compromising on quality or reliability.

Explore how additive manufacturing with advanced materials like Nylon CF Slide can transform the way your team tackles product development and specialized end-use components.