Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is transforming the manufacturing industry by enabling faster design cycles, reduced production costs, and greater flexibility across the supply chain. From custom tooling to on-demand part production, 3D printing empowers manufacturers to innovate, adapt, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Driving Manufacturing Efficiency with Additive
Additive manufacturing is redefining how manufacturers approach production, offering greater efficiency, flexibility, and innovation across the shop floor.
Custom Tooling
Quickly produce jigs, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling tailored to specific tasks, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
Faster Turnarounds
Accelerate development and production cycles by eliminating the need for outsourcing and long lead times.
Cost Reduction
Lower overall production costs by reducing material waste, minimizing tooling expenses, and enabling small-batch efficiency.
Agile Supply Chains
Print parts on demand to respond quickly to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or engineering updates.
Popular Applications
End of Arm Tooling (EOAT)
3D printing EOAT allows for lightweight, custom solutions that improve robot efficiency and performance. Additive manufacturing reduces the cost and lead time of complex EOAT designs while enabling rapid adjustments for changing production needs.
Jigs & Fixtures
Additive manufacturing is an ideal solution for producing custom jigs and fixtures that improve manufacturing efficiency. 3D printed jigs and fixtures reduce material waste, shorten lead times, and minimize production downtime when parts break or need replacement.
Molding
Additive manufacturing enables the fast and cost-effective production of molds for processes like carbon fiber layups, thermoforming, and composite tooling. 3D printed molds reduce lead times, allow for complex geometries, and eliminate the need for expensive traditional tooling—making them ideal for short-run and custom applications.
Spare and Replacement Parts
With additive manufacturing, spare parts can be produced on demand, eliminating the need for large inventories and long lead times. This is especially valuable for legacy equipment or low-volume parts that are no longer readily available.
Prototyping Filaments
3D printing is a powerful tool for prototyping in the manufacturing industry, enabling the rapid creation of functional models and design iterations directly from digital files. Materials like ABS, PETG, and ASA offer the strength, durability, and thermal resistance needed to produce prototypes that closely mimic final production parts—streamlining development and reducing time to market.
Jigs, Fixtures, and Tooling Filaments
Additive manufacturing streamlines the production of jigs, fixtures, and tooling by significantly reducing lead times and costs compared to traditional methods—without compromising on strength or performance. Ideal for the manufacturing floor, it eliminates the need for molds or excess inventory and enables on-demand production of custom, application-specific tools.
End-Use Parts Filaments
Advancements in materials, hardware, and printing processes have made additive manufacturing a reliable solution for producing durable, functional end-use parts. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to 3D printing to create final components that meet performance requirements while reducing tooling costs, shortening lead times, and enabling greater design flexibility.
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