Introduction to additive manufacturing/3D printing

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is creating a physical object from a digital design, which is built layer by layer, as opposed to machined objects, which are subtracted from a block of material.

 
 

Subtractive Manufacturing

 

Additive Manufacturing

 
 

Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the products we manufacture and how we do it, enabling innovative products with performance enhancements without compromising on cost or time.

 

 Benefits

  • Stronger, lighter & more durable

    Stronger, lighter & more durable

  • Complex geometries

    Complex geometries

  • Customization

    Customization

  • Reduced lead time

    Reduced lead time

  • Reduced costs

    Reduced costs

  • Reduced CO2 emissions

    Reduced CO2 emissions