Why should I invest in 3D printing - what are the benefits?

3D printing offers a number of business benefits that are compelling reasons for its adoption. These benefits are characterized by six key drivers:

• Design freedom - Parts could be better optimized for the design purpose rather than being limited by traditional manufacturing constraints.

• Built-in functionality - 3D printing makes it possible to eliminate production steps in a part, shorten cycle time and reduce costs.

• Streamlined supply chains - Custom options, fast production and delivery, reduced inventory costs.

• Personalization - With the absence of economics of scale, personalization can become the mass market, allowing greater market differentiation.

• Cost-efficient production - Because no tooling is required, one of the largest production costs is eliminated, making smaller volumes cost-effective.

• Sustainability - The design freedom and on-site production make it possible to create lighter, optimized parts in an environmentally friendly way.

In other words, 3D printing opens new doors: shorten the production cycle, reduce complexity, produce lightweight yet very strong parts, create very realistic prototypes and, above all, in a competitive manner!