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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 Printed a Steering Knuckle Strong Enough to Win at the Detroit Maker Fair.

by Rapid 3D

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Designing a light, inexpensive go-kart steering knuckle was made easy with the Mark One. A real life MarioKart racers speed off from the starting line at the Power Racing Series at the Detroit Maker Fair 2015. Each of these go-karts were built by DIY makers whose creativity, innovation, and …

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Triton redesigned their latest bike model with 3D printing.

by Rapid 3D

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CML AT was founded in 2015 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. They specialize in the implementation of additive technologies in mechanical engineering, civil aviation, medical, instrumentation, robotics, oil and gas and consumer goods sector. The company develops and designs products and structures taking …

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Case Study: APEL Extrusions limited used Click2Extrude to improve their workflow.

by Rapid 3D

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APEL Extrusions Limited is a full-service extrusion manufacturer that specializes in aluminium extrusion and finishing. APEL was founded in 1972 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and since has expanded its presence to Coburg, Oregon. With its headquarters and production facility in Alberta, and factory in …

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Practical Case Study: Steel Company Embraces 3D Printing into their Workflow

by Rapid 3D

Highlights of this videoCustom potato shapes using 3D printed moulds (1:05) 3D Printed machine piston composed of a single moving part (1:24)Made of a single piece No fasteners needed = no risk of components coming loose and falling into the machine Food sanitation problems solved …

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Martin Miller worked for a jeweller for 20 years, now he has his own company.

by Rapid 3D

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In Miller's previous job, he had worked with Solidscape 3D printing technology from Stratasys, but when it was time to be his own boss, he knew he wanted to use another 3D printing technology. “I needed to get out and do things on my own,” said Miller, whose Flow to Form company in Chandler, …

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Case Study: Philips OneBlade – Using solidThinking® Evolve for Concept Development and Visualization

by Rapid 3D

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INDUSTRY Personal Care/Personal Health CHALLENGE Quickly and easily visualize new product concepts with the goal of working hand-in-hand with design colleagues and engineering department to share feedback, understand challenges, and ultimately conceptualize final products. SOLUTION Concept …

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