3D printing technology is incredibly versatile and this technology has made its way into dozens of different industries around the world. You can find 3D printers being used to print body parts, cars, houses, spoons, car parts, food items, and more. And one area that shows great promise for this technology is the business of manufacturing metal parts.
Faster & Cheaper
New 3D printers that are able to print metal parts, are allegedly able to work roughly 100 times faster than the current competitors on the market that are still using laser technology. Not only is the 3D printing method faster, it's also said to be around 10 times cheaper than the laser printing option as well.
To be more specific, a company known as Desktop Metal has recently developed a new 3D printer that is able to produce at this level of efficiency. Their creation is said to be one of the most efficient that is out there on the market today and it is capable of using a variety of metal options in order to create the product. Their design has also helped to drop the cost of materials by roughly 20 times that of conventional methods.
3D printing technology is being used in many creative ways and it has been said that this technology might soon become the most prevalent method of manufacturing worldwide.
Just recently, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz trucks had been working with 3D printing technology in order to create spare parts for the vehicles. For some out-of-production vehicles, those 3D printed parts have been classified for installation; thermostat covers for the engine.
The recently printed parts are said to offer a greater density and material purity compared to other parts that are conventionally produced. Now that the company has seen success with this printing method, it might not take very long for the process to gain traction and be used more frequently within the industry.
The 3D printing method increases speed and flexibility compared to alternative production methods.
3D printing technology is quite remarkable in that the potential seems limitless in what you are able to create. It appears that if you can imagine it then chances are that you might be able to create it with the 3D printer. From printing body parts and braces to automobiles and houses, this technology can serve people around the world in many different ways.
Mercedes-Benz isn't the only business getting familiarized with this technology either. General Electric is going to be using 3D printing to produce engine nozzles, Honda was able to create an electric car that was constructed mostly out of 3D-printed panels, Boeing has also looked into using 3D-printed parts too, and there are many others.
Current estimates suggest that roughly 67 percent of manufacturers have already started using 3D printing technology.
It is believed that by 2020 that 3D printing technology will greatly transform the manufacturing landscape. The global 3D printing market is expected to reach $21 billion by that time.
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