To compete in today’s markets, manufacturers need to innovate. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is the latest technology changing the way we do business. While subtractive manufacturing cuts away from a material to make the final product, additive manufacturing creates a three-dimensional product by layering materials.
Additive manufacturing can improve your productivity by increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Imagine if your business could create the parts that you need where you are, rather than shipping them between locations. A 3D printer can produce a widget from start to finish, and the increased precision over traditional manufacturing equipment can mean less waste product. Adapting to your customers’ needs can become as simple as upgrading your software and printing new machine tools.