3D Printing
Many ways to use it
3D printing or
additive manufacturing is the construction of a
three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can
be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined
or solidified under computer control, with material being added together
(such as plastics, liquids or powder grains being fused), typically
layer by layer.
It’s regarded so highly because of its:
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Customisation: A pandora’s box of opportunities is available with this process. Numerous products can be manufactured at the same time, at no extra cost.
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Complexity: 3D printing provides an intricate production process simply not repeatable by humans. Specific parts in certain industries such as the aerospace sector are repeatedly showing the complexity this technique offers.
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Effinciency: It can reduce or even eliminate tool production costs and labour. As a result, it is becoming a more attractive technique for manufacturers to use as it saves on cost, time and labour while eliminating human errors.
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Sustainability: In a time of climate emergency, 3D printing is seen as an extremely energy-efficient technology. It provides much less waste, it can save in transporting finished products which combined with its efficiency gives it a reduced carbon footprint.