3D print

Fast, cost-effective and sustainable solution for the production of:

components with complex geometries
assemblies
prototypes
small batches
spare parts

Advantages of 3D printing over conventional manufacturing processes

Faster production with shorter lead times
Components can be produced much faster thanks to additive manufacturing. With 3D printing technology, a component can be printed within a few hours. With traditional manufacturing processes, production takes days or even weeks, depending on complexity. Furthermore, the 3D printing process does not require any tools or molds to create the object, a fact that reduces production time immensely.

Components with complex geometries can be easily implemented
The 3D printing process allows the implementation of very complex geometries, including free-form surfaces, undercuts, internal hollow structures. For conventional methods, the production of complex geometries is an iterative process that involves many forming techniques such as milling, drilling, welding. 3D printing is uniquely capable of producing complex geometries without evolving many iterative steps.

Printing multi-material components is possible
The components can have different properties, e.g. contain hard and elastic areas, and still be created in one print.

The number of components within an assembly could be reduced
An assembly usually consists of many parts that have to be separately produced later assembled. By means of additive manufacturing an assembly could be created as one unit.

Quick part customization to meet customer requirements possible
With traditional techniques, this customization involves major investment in tooling and disposable molds. The 3D printing allows a quick modification to meet the customer’s specific needs as only the custom digital design has to changed.

Quicker and more cost-effective creation of working prototype
Normally prototyping with conventional techniques is a very time-consuming and high-priced process that requires clarification of the technical possibilities and constraints of manufacturing and the production of a product-specific injection molding tool. 3D printing allows tool-less manufacturing, that is a perfect solution for developers, who wants to turn their ideas quickly into reality and without big investment. It assures as well a high degree of design because even most complex construction geometries could be realized with 3D printing.

Fast and cost-effective production of small batches
The economic advantages of producing small batches with 3D printing over conventional small batch manufacturing are many. Production with 3D printing does not require a large investment because no production tools for manufacturing are needed. Changes and adjustments can be easily made as and errors corrected.

Fast individualization of components possible
With the 3D printing service, customer-specific requirements can be implemented without any problems. Personalized goods can also be cost-effectively created, a procedure that is normally very time and cost consuming with conventional processes.

Sustainable process with little waste
The 3D printer consumes just the material necessary for the component and there is no waste during printing. Some components require a support structure, that can later be later removed and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Regenerative materials can also be used. Therefore, unlike other technologies, 3D printing is a sustainable technology.

Manufacturing on-demand, i.e. components are printed when really needed
Thanks to 3D printing, production can take place when it is actually needed. On-demand manufacturing brings many advantages, e.g. no minimum production quantity or pre-financing is required. It also reduces warehousing and logistics costs.

Advantages of industrial 3D printing over commercial/traditional 3D printing

Larger range of materials

The 3D printers for commercial use can process a few types of filament. The industrial 3D printers process a wide range of materials that have better properties, such heat, impact and chemical resistance.

Precise printing of complex geometries possible

The 3D printers for industrial purposes are much more expensive than the commercial 3D printers. The high price is not automatically a guarantee for good print quality, but due to the mechanics are the less expensive devices not as rigid, sustainable and reliable as those for industrial purposes. This can lead to various problems, including bending, deformation, and warping of the printed part. Industrial 3D printers have a temperature management system that can be adjusted to the material.

3D print

Fast, cost-effective and sustainable solution for the production of:

Advantages of 3D printing over conventional manufacturing processes

Faster production with shorter lead times

Components with complex geometries can be easily implemented

Printing multi-material components is possible

The number of components within an assembly could be reduced

Quick part customization to meet customer requirements possible

Quicker and more cost-effective creation of working prototype

Fast and cost-effective production of small batches

Fast individualization of components possible

Sustainable process with little waste

Manufacturing on-demand, i.e. components are printed when really needed

Advantages of industrial 3D printing over commercial/traditional 3D printing

Larger range of materials

Precise printing of complex geometries possible

Greater print volume and shorter production times

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