3D Printing in Innovation and R&D

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

3D printing reduces lead times for design iterations, enabling users to print sections or modules in no time at all. Creating new experimental and design freedom for R&D without traditional prototype lead times and cost constraints while limiting print times (just make a change and print the section required). The wide range of materials available means the user can use as close as possible to the actual manufacturing process material or experiment with new materials.