3D Printing for Engineers & Product Designers
Concept Exploration
Elevate initial ideas with low-risk concept models, proof-of-concept (POC) prototypes, and looks-like prototypes. 3D printing empowers you to go from CAD to physical object in no time, and rapidly develop, evaluate, and iterate a range of designs in-house.
Watch the video: How Ford Developed the New Explorer Using Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D Printers
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Rapid Prototyping
Looks-Like: Test design iterations and communicate ideas to stakeholders affordably and quickly.
Works-Like: Reliably develop proofs of concept and test functional prototypes with materials closely matching common injection-molded plastics.
Feels-Like: Simulate a range of materials from rubber to rigid, and create prototypes with the smooth finish and feel of end products.
Watch the video: How a 3D Printing Station Supports Hundreds of Engineers at the AMRC
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Pre-Production
Use advanced materials to design for manufacturability. Create small-batch runs or one-off custom solutions for comprehensive field and in-house testing before investing in expensive tooling for production.
Watch the video: Inside Google ATAP: Bridging Pre-Production Challenges With 3D Printing
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