3D printing

3D printing

1. Design

   • Many prototypes are 3D printed to test how it will look in the future
   • Flexible, design teams can experiment with stronger, more interesting designs

2. Low volume production

   • Used for when small amounts are needed to be tested
   • Test the market or to advertise at trade shows

3. Has grown into a $6 billion industry

4. Companies like Formlabs and Stratasys are experimenting with ways to scale up 3D printing production to make it more competitive with conventional manufacturing methods in terms of ROI

5. Education

   • Models can be used to visualise concepts in schools
   • Promotes problem solving
   • Engaged children in a learning environment

6. Archeology

   • 3D models of artifacts