3D Printing In Innovation and R&D

3D printing continues to revolutionise the design process. Simple or small designs can be printed in a matter of hours, while large or more complex prints can take a day or two. This leads to faster and cheaper prototypes, which also allows for small scale design competitions. Create quick mock-ups for concept meetings or functional prototypes to test real-life scenarios. 

3D Printing reduces lead times for design iterations enabling users to print sections or modules; opening experimental and design freedom without traditional prototype lead times and cost constraints while limiting print times (just change and print the section required). The wide range of materials available in 3D printing means the user can use as close as possible to the actual manufacturing process material or experiment with new materials.