As the global manufacturing market shifts with increased demand for personalized roducts and on-demand producttion, 3D printing finds an ever-growing range of applications.
3D printing is the process of crating a 3D object from a digital file. Since its inception with Stereolithography and FDM (Fused deposition Medeling) in the 1980s, 3D printing has evolved into a whole portfolio of technologies, becoming ever more accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes.
Affordable Prototypes & Production Parts
Creating a new product with traditional manufacturing can be a lengthy and expensive process requiring specialized tools and equipment. If a new product requires custom tooling, iteration can add weeks to a product delivery date and increase labor costs.
One main advantage of 3D printing is the ability to create complex and customized parts quickly and efficienty. 3D printing provides a cheaper, expedited workflow for manufacturing with the ability to go from digital CAD file to final product in hand within a matter pf hours or days, rather than weeks or months.
A designer can then test a prototype, perform fit-and-function, and visualize the final product. If needed, they can quickly make changes to the CAD and reassess with another 3D print.
This reducced turnaround time and simplified workflow allows 3D printers to produce small batches of products at a lower cost than traditional manufacturing methods, making it possible to cater to niche markets and respond quickly to changing demands.
Sustainability
As a rul, 3D printing produces very little material waste. Compared to traditional subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing processes consume nearly the exact amount of material needed for a specific object. That material, however, is almost never reusable or recyclable. Powerbed Fusion technologies, however (like the Stratasys H350 SAF machin) can notably use excess material from precious builds with a ration of 70% used to 30% fresh powder, bringing sustainable manufacturing to a whole new level.
Additionally, 3D printing also enables manufacturers to produce objects with fewer assembly steps, reducing the need for additional components, transportation and assembly energy costs, and storage space.
Finally, the H350 uses PA 11 and PA 12 material which is useful in manufacturing. with the large volume builds it's the perfect fit for and use production in the automotive industry.
Note - In note, the economic changes in manufacturing demand a new approach, and 3D printing technology is a vital part of that approach. Its ability to create complex and customized objects quickly and efficiently, with fewer material wastes and lower energy costs makes it a sustainable and cost-effictivve alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.
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