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Industrial 3D Printing Case Studies

Learn from the successes of those who have implemented industrial and serial production 3D printing into their work-flows and manufacturing operations.

We have listed a host of great 3D printing case studies and examples below. Each highlights the various aspects of 3D printing and the applications, where innovators and early adopters have used 3D printing to gain a competitive advantage.


 

3D Printing for Education: Human Bone Models at Victoria University

by Rapid 3D

University increases pass rate from 89% to 99% using 3D printing technology.

The exam pass rate of Osteopathy students at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia stood at 89%. The team wanted to increase this pass rate. “In anatomy, students get their hands-on experience with cadavers in labs. Time in the laboratory is limited and academics wanted to maximise student …

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DS 3 Dark Side limited edition – advanced innovation through additive manufacturing

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In the automotive sector, limited editions of successful models are a smart marketing move. But car makers are always looking for specific ways to distinguish themselves from their competitors within their market segments. DS Automobiles, a brand by the PSA Group, managed to establish itself on the …

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Digital Dentures with Dr. Cooper

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In the past, Dr. Valerie Cooper of Miami Valley Prosthodontics relied on volunteer help to make digital dentures for her patients. Now with EnvisionTEC’s advanced 3D printing technology, Dr. Cooper and her staff can produce more dentures, with better detail – saving them time and cutting costs.Dr. …

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Researchers 3D Print Tissue That Mimics Human Bile Duct

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Using an EnvisionTEC 3D-Bioplotter, one of the most-utilized bioprinters on the market, researchers at Northwestern University have 3D printed tissue that mimics human bile duct.A bile duct plays a crucial role in the body, carrying bile from the liver to the intestine to facilitate …

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Jeweller switches to EnvisionTEC’s cDLM for increased speed and accuracy

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Isaac’s Fine Jewellery is owned and operated by Isaac Cohen. Isaac who is based in Boca Raton, Florida has been in the jewellery industry for over 30 years providing the highest quality designs and bespoke items for his discerning customers.Why use 3D printing for jewellery manufacturing? Prior to …

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3D Printing For Dummies: Replicating Grandma's Fragile Bones For Vehicle Crash Tests

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The first 3D printed ribs, using a plastic/rubber compound, matched many of the properties Humanetics were looking for, but they didn't survive the rigors of crash testing. “We 3D printed some ribs out of the plastic,” said design engineer Kris Sullenberger. “But after 20 hits, the ribs started to …

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3D Printing Application Spotlight – Cable Harnesses

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RtS Films uses Markforged to 3D print cable mountings for handheld 3D cameras. Rent the Sky Films prints custom cable adapters for a 6.8kg, handheld 3D camera that replaces conventional 45kg rigs. These adapters consolidate cabling to a single interface point, making the camera simpler and easier to …

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Building the next generation of rocket engines – made possible by EOS

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EOS additive manufacturing technology and talent enables pioneering organizations, like LAUNCHER, to develop and succeed in the new space race. What is the most difficult part about launching a satellite into orbit? Building the engine. LAUNCHER is a small team on a 10 year journey to send a …

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Polymer 3D Prints Used to Protect Costly Metal Parts

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Innovative 3D Manufacturing, based in Franklin, Indiana, provides metal additive manufacturing for a wide range of industries worldwide including the automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors. Taylor Johnson, an engineer at Innovative 3D, is using his 3DP printer in a variety of ways. The company …

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APS Technology – Oilfield drilling equipment manufacturer uses industrial 3D-printing technology from EOS

by Rapid 3D

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Additive manufacturing – for a new drilling experience Imagine trying to drill a hole through your living room wall, down the hallway and into the bedroom, all while standing in front of your house. Sounds impossible? Not when you use the right drilling technique - on the one hand flexible, but on …

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Berlin Packaging | STUDIO 111 – Real Word Use of 3D Printing in the Packaging Design Workflow

by Rapid 3D

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Berlin Packaging is the world's only hybrid packaging supplier. Their mission is to improve their customer support in the design of packaging solutions. Studio 111 is the global packaging leader's design center in downtown Chicago. "We use 3D printing to develop amazing visual models," explained …

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Audi and EOS: Development partnership for metal-based additive manufacturing

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AUDI AG based in Ingolstadt, Germany, one of the leading manufacturers of premium automobiles, has started a development partnership with EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions. The EOS consulting division “Additive Minds" is supporting Audi …

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3D Printing a gas turbine blade for hot and turning environments

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Siemens, EOS and Materials Solutions challenge existing technologies to advance and truly industrialize 3D printing. The business case shows the realization of one of the most challenging applications: A gas turbine blade for hot and turning environments. See how Siemens & Material Solutions …

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AUDI Empowers Production Innovations with EOSPRINT from EOS Electro Optical Systems

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For 3D printing EOSPRINT is the end-to-end software solution that takes your CAD data and prepares it for your 3D printing process on EOS systems. Supporting the daily work of engineers. EOSPRINT Open, intuitive, productive. See how AUDI Empowers Production Innovations with EOSPRINT.EOSPRINT 2 New …

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Markforged – End of Arm Vacuum Tooling Use Case (EOAT)

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Markforged highlights a new use case this month with End-of-arm Vacuum Tooling (EOAT), which is commonly found in packaging and cardboard box assembling equipment. This end-of-arm vacuum manipulator, printed by Markforged, supports a higher robotic arm speed through an increase in strength and …

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