3D printing is transforming the production of end-use parts, delivering unprecedented flexibility and speed in manufacturing. By unlocking the potential for on-demand production and intricate designs, this technology reshapes traditional approaches to fabrication and streamlines supply chains.
The adoption of 3D printing for manufacturing end-use parts allows for greater customization and complexity without the additional costs of complicated assembly lines. 3D printing can be used for end-use parts across a variety of industries, including:
Produce lightweight components for aircraft, such as brackets and engine parts, reducing the overall weight and improving fuel efficiency.
Create complex parts like dashboard panels or transmission components, which can be made lighter to enhance performance and reduce emissions.
Manufacture prosthetics and implants tailored to individual patient anatomies, improving comfort and functionality.
Offer customized products, from personalized footwear to bespoke furniture, directly reflecting consumer preferences.
Experience rapid prototyping and production of components like casings and circuit boards, which are crucial for the fast-paced innovation in the electronics industry.
Coloris Bicyclette Co. Ltd. is a Japanese bicycle repair and sales shop established in 2012, specializing in the manufacturing and sales of bicycle accessories and peripheral tools. During its early years, Coloris Bicyclette encountered numerous challenges. They purchased the Raise3D Pro3 Plus and utilized 3D printing technology to manufacture various bicycle accessories. The printer operates an average of 130 hours per week and has produced approximately 600 parts to date. Compared to before, the delivery time for parts has been reduced by over 93%.
Kokido Development Limited is a world leader in Swimming Pool Robotic and Electric Cleaners, headquartered in Hong Kong.
KOKIDO faced a problem where the small parts that require ergonomic testing or fine-tuning of their appearance can’t be immediately tested. It introduced one Raise3D Pro3 Plus with the Hyper Speed Upgrade Kit for prototyping related components and tools in the pool robotic cleaners. Alan, the head of the Product Development Team of Kokido, praised the Raise3D Pro3 Plus, “the speed, and also the tolerance is within our standard.”
Led by Bioengineering Ph.D. student Ralf Zgeib, the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ has used Raise3D print technology to drive a truly creative solution at the crossroads of 3D printing and biotech.
Zgeib recalls the technical challenges faced during the development process，“Until we used the Raise3D Pro3, we couldn’t achieve functional parts due to issues like warping and poor tolerances”. Zgeib looks forward to exploring new frontiers in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Sonmak Diamond Tools is a company that produces diamond-cutting tools for the natural stone industry. They manufacture cables for extracting blocks from mines, gangsaws for dividing these blocks into slabs, and saws of different diameters for cutting plates. As a leading cutting tools manufacturer, Sonmak Diamond Tools uses the Pro2 Plus from Raise3D to apply 3D printing for customization on its production line.
Sanitronics has over 20 years of experience in public toilet installations and was nominated for the most innovative SME company of 2018. Sanitronics produces custom-made, self-cleaning public toilet systems. Sanitronics chose to use a Raise3D printer with BASF Ultrafuse PET due to its excellent layer adhesion, which can print watertight parts. After carefully calibrating printing parameters to make the most of Ultrafuse PET’s characteristics, Sanitronics acquired excellent and consistent quality from its Raise3D printer.
LutraCAD B.V. is based in Heeswijk-Dinther in the Netherlands, and provides specialized software solutions for orthopaedics and podiatrists in over 104 countries. By adopting the Raise3D E2 printer, LutraCAD was able to streamline the production process, reduce waste, and create a cleaner working environment. The insoles can be produced in a matter of hours, with time savings of around 50%.
The recommended 3D printing filament for beginners
Reliable and versatile rigid filament
Excellent material for strength and durability
A filament for end-use and functional applications
Reliable and durable filament for engineering and end-use
Functional filament with a wide range of applications
Resilient and flexible rubber-like filament
User-friendly filament for general applications
Ideal filament for outdoor applications
Electrostatic discharge-safe printing material based on carbon nanotube-filled PETG
Carbon fiber-reinforced material with balanced properties and wide range of uses
A new-generation of industrial fiber-reinforced composite filaments for Hyper FFF®
A new-generation of industrial fiber-reinforced composite filaments for Hyper FFF®
A high-performance composite filament for end-use applications
A high-temperature composite filament for end-use applications
An ideal choice to experience a reliable carbon fiber composite printing for strong and cost-effective end-use applications
An ideal choice with multi-colour for reliable printing of fibreglass composites for strong and cost-effective end-use applications
Stainless steel composite metal filament for 3D printers
Fast iteration for general purpose prototyping
High resolution for detailed models
Ideal for applications that require strength and toughness
Rigid engineering end-use parts
Highly transparent and easy-to-use resin
High impact, high elongation resin
High-strength photoplastic
Rigid resin with superior stiffness and temperature resistance
Ceramic-filled resin with exceptionally high stiffness and temperature resistance
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