6 benefits of 3D printing

3D printing is a revolutionary technology that is revolutionizing manufacturing. In this article, we will take a look at some of the benefits of using 3D printing in your business.

3D printing produces products from a digital file. An STL file is required to create a print. This means that you can create products with much greater detail than traditional manufacturing methods, and they can be customized to your specific needs. 3D printing is also fast and affordable, making it a great choice for small businesses that need high-quality products but don’t have the resources to invest in traditional manufacturing techniques.  

3D printing is simply a way to manufacture, and we are working with a huge variety of industries to create items and products. From movie props to machinery parts. From one-off items to 1000’s at a time. However, it holds many benefits compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Here we explore our top 6 benefits of 3D printing for your business.

1: Fast

We can produce items in just a few hours! The technology is extremely quick, reliable and efficient. With our fastest print record currently at 4 minutes! Ordinarily manufacturing is a lengthy process, with set-up alone taking a huge amount of time. With 3D printing, you literally send the file over to the printer and press go.

2: Affordable

When comparing this process to injection moulding the costs are hugely different. 3D printing has no upfront costs, unlike injection moulding where the price before you begin production can be £10,000’s. If you’re producing a short run of 10-1000 parts for example, and you can’t afford that crazy start-up cost – 3D printing is the perfect solution. The cost is also kept down due to less wastage… which in turn becomes a benefit to our environment.

3: Detailed

We can capture the finest detail! From a horse’s veins to a flamingo’s feathers! Whether you’re looking for a beautifully detailed item to film or a functional part with a detailed thread – we really do take pride in the detail we can achieve.

4: Strong

The strength is down to the material used. We offer a vast range of materials and are happy to advise what we feel is best for your job. From carbon fibres to coloured plant-based plastics. Every job we complete is individual and requires different materials. The best way to decide on this is to speak to us directly. Once we have a full understanding of how the item works and the environment it will be in, we can advise what best suits your project.

5: Adaptable

You create a design and realise it’s not quite right… with 3D printing you can afford to try different design tweaks to get your product perfect! This makes it perfect for prototyping. You’re able to create variations on a design, to see which works best. Create exact copies of props, ideal for filming. Or even slight variations to use in stop-frame animation. The flexibility of 3D printing is largely down to its affordability, making it adaptable in so many ways.

6: Scalable

Some clients simply want one of something. Others want 1000s. We can produce whatever you need! Once you’ve got the perfect design we can simply duplicate it as many times as you need, in different colours or materials if necessary.

Conclusion

There are so many positives. If using an FDM process your printed products can even be eco-friendly.

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