Category: 3D Printing

As far as recent inventions are concerned, the advantages of 3D printing technology makes it one of the most promising technologies and will be same in future if we consider it’s today reach. Through making layers, 3D printing opens a whole new method in which products are created and it gives a lot of advantages as compared to other usual traditional manufacturing methods. In the main, the advantages of 3D printing are that it reduces time in which it takes to get a product manufactured, and that it removes constraints that are often experienced through the usual traditional manufacturing methods.

There are many more types of 3D printing technologies available, but the benefits discussed here are applicable to the whole industry. Through fast design, to the point accuracy and the ability to make informed decisions, the following 3D printing advantages make this technology a real prospect for businesses but also highlight its importance in future production techniques.

Reduce costs

This is one of its greatest advantage which attracts more and more manufacturers. There are generally 3 types of costs it saves for any industry which are machine costs, labour costs and material costs.

A. Machine costs

It does not contribute much in the manufacturing costs. It is obvious that a single step manufacturing will cost less than the manufacturing which involves multi steps.

B. Labour costs

In 3D printing technology labour costs are kept low which is its major part of money saving. In traditional process of manufacturing, it requires a lot of people as machine operator, some required to assemble the produced goods while some required as helpers 3D printing technology removes this. Therefore, the labour costs are significantly lower as there is no need for skilled machinists or operators to form part of the process.

C. Material costs

It is clear by now that one of the advantages of 3D printing is that it allows for the creation of prototypes that authenticate form and fit and most of all, the costs are a lot cheaper than those associated with other manufacturing methods. Creating complex mechanical parts requires skill and precision which results in an increase in the cost. However, 3D printing technology not require any kind of additional costs for complex parts as the parts can be designed prior to being uploaded for printing and are then sent for creation in just one simple process.

Apart from these major money savers there are few more way by which 3D printing can save your money. Less waste, traditional manufacturing process produces a lot of waste which can not be used further and it is like money going in waste 3D printing produces almost no waste therefore saving money. Less travel costs, one can make 3D print of an object even from a long distance one not have to take part to that place through 3D printing technology one can just make that part at that place. This reduces travel costs.

Reduce time

A part manufactured from 3D printing will take much lower time than a part manufactured from traditional way. And it is well said that time is money. If you have more time you can make more goods which will increase your productivity and hence your profit. This is so advantageous over traditional methods as they can take weeks or months to go from the design stage to prototype stage and right through to the production process.

Stay ahead of competition

Delivering better products in short period of time will make any industry to stay in market for long time. The quality of products will attract more and more buyers. One can also make a prototype of their products before producing in masses. This will help in case if people does not like their products. Through these prototype manufacturers can asks for feedback from their potential buyers.

Reduce errors

3D printing are mostly done in just a single step. The less no of steps be, more will be it’s efficiency. Efficient works have less errors. In multistep manufacturing the chances of errors increases as the number of step increases. There are chances of errors in every step. It can also alleviates risks by making a prototype first and then checking it’s liability or any other characteristics which should be good for the success of the product.

Confidentiality

Continuous prototyping and manufacturing in-house with a 3D printer ensures that designs never leave the company premises, safeguarding your intellectual property.

Production on demand

On demand production is possible in 3D printing. Customized good can be manufactured on the spot. This is what fashion industry is using it for. This will help to satisfy your costumers which ultimately leads to a greater bond.

It is clear to see that there is a wide and varied array of 3D printing advantages.…