As we build our knowledge database, we want to share with you all that we know — from design and engineering tips, to manufacturing hardware — , in our mission to #HelpMakersMake.
Here is an article written by our engineering team that will guide you through the design requirements and guidelines of the most prominently emerging fabrication processes: 3D Printing.
From 1984 when Charles Hull created the world’s first working 3D printer, the technology has gained a tremendous amount of momentum and 3D printers have found their way into an immense number of industries. This could be attributed to the drastic decrease in additive manufacturing costs.
At Factorem, we offer a plethora of additive manufacturing technologies and materials! And this whitepaper will guide you through the general guidelines to follow when designing a part to be 3D printed.
1.0 Product Design with Additive Manufacturing
3D printing a part offers significant advantages over traditional fabrication processes.
· Additive manufacturing offers decentralized manufacturing capabilities due to the portability and compactness of the 3D printers. This reduces logistical expenses and helps reduce the environmental impact of the process.
· Allows for low volume production without high start-up costs.
· Facilitates redesigning without high lead times and cost penalties.
