3D Printing: Just Another Tech Trend or Something Amazing?

Martin Guay
Martin Guay - Chief Editor
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A Glimpse Into 3D Printing

3D printing started making the headlines a year or so back. It seemed like everyone was getting ready for the trend to kickstart, but then the hype died down a bit. It's leading many to wonder whether or not this technology was simply another trend that's come and gone. Or, is it something that we should look into more? Are there uses for 3D printing that the average person might not have any use? Could other individuals find it extremely essential?

As it happens, it certainly isn't a fad in the manufacturing world. This technology is genuinely transforming the way that a lot of businesses operate. I'm going to look at some of the ways 3D printing can be helpful, and it should explain why this is such a highly sought-after technology by companies across the world!

3D Printing on Black canvas with Green filament
Photo by Ines Álvarez Fdez on Unsplash

Saves Resources

A huge advantage of 3D printing is that companies can print things with a fraction of the resources they used to require. Instead of needing large machines and lots of different materials, companies can now invest in 3D printers, saving space and money. As a result, this will decrease the environmental impact that businesses have on the environment.

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Rapid Manufacturing

Another reason this technology is so widely coveted is that it rapidly speeds up the manufacturing process. As it shows here https://www.rapidpsi.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing, 3D printing can churn out prototypes during product development. Previously, companies would need to go through the whole production process to get one prototype. It was usually a big waste of time and money! Now, it takes a few minutes to get a prototype made. Also, for some companies, 3D printing is used to churn out hundreds of products in very little time.

Cost-Effective

Did you know that 3D printing is one of the most cost-effective production methods for small companies? It's quite a big thing for people that want to start a business. More so, when you don't have the funds to run a manufacturing facility, this opens the door to new ideas for small business owners, which is always great to see. Of course, reducing manufacturing costs is also beneficial, meaning it costs less for things to be thrown into production, so the retail price can also be lower. 

As you can see, 3D printing has many benefits for businesses all over the globe. So, it's not fair to point the finger and claim that it's just another tech trend. Instead, we can say that 3D printing is yet to hit it off in the regular world. When it first got introduced to consumers, everyone assumed that they'd have 3D printers in their homes within a few years. We thought they would replace the typical printers we have now, but that's not been the case. 

Right now, 3D printing is an innovative technology that's making waves throughout the manufacturing world. Businesses across many industries will use this tech to improve product output. So, it's certainly not a fad and quite a useful bit of tech!

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By Martin Guay Chief Editor
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I write, talk about technology, gadgets, the latest Android news as much as any other fellow geek, nerd, or enthusiast does. I work in the IT field as a System Administrator, and I enjoy gaming when possible. I'm into plenty of things, and you can usually find me around Ottawa, Canada!For all business inquiry email business-inquiry [@] cryovex [dot] com.
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