Product Development 

It is important to get your product developed and tested in the first time. Therefore, a key application for 3D printers is to let you create iterations of your 3D model in a quick and cost-effective manner, changing designs and tuning on the go, while having it ready in a matter of hours. 

Manufacturing Support

Manufacturing efficiency is important in a fast-paced environment, every minute gone by is money lost. 3D printing helps make easy jigs and fixtures in a short time. That results in fast machine set ups and a smooth manufacturing process. This brings in better quality assurance for your manufactured parts and supports in making tools on demand in a matter for hours. 

End-use Parts

Ready to use parts is another key application for 3D printing since it can be used to produce low-volume and highly customizable parts. This allows great flexibility for businesses testing out smaller batches of products without taking the risk involved in large batch manufacturing. The results of this are cost-effecting parts for a one-time project and simple replaceable parts when needed, providing the customer with immediate access to the product they require. 

Medical

3D printed models mean that medical professionals can bring patient scans to life, this can be used to point out to the patient the exact location of the procedure which may help reduce anxiety and stress. Another application for 3D printed parts in the medical field is for student training. Those parts can be printed quickly and in complex shapes to better assist future doctors and nurses.

Art & Sculpture 

People with great mental abilities and vision for art that were lacking ways to express themselves are now finding ways to showcase their vision with 3D printing. With the freedom of having many options and materials, artists can experiment with their designs more frequently. The time to generate an idea has been greatly reduced and this benefits both the artist and the end consumer, making it another key application.