3D printing is a great medium to use both creatively and for business. With 3D printing, individuals can create unique and one of a kind objects (from many materials) that are custom designed by them or designers and then personalized by the individual. By visiting our website, you have already taken the first step to better understand 3D printing.

Who:

Entrepreneurs and businesses can use 3D printing as a way to create rapid, detailed prototypes without having to participate in tooling and injection molding.

3D printing costs are much lower and creation times are much faster. For businesses that create highly unique and short production run items, 3D printing can replace or augment their current manufacturing process.

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What:

3D printing is a creative medium that allows people to fabricate objects in three dimensions. Almost anything you can imagine can be 3D printed. Creators in the Jewelry, Parts and Manufacturing industries have already embraced this medium and many other creators join the 3D Printed world each day.

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When:

Use 3D printing any time you want to create something unique and customized. 3D printing is used by creators and customers to build unique one of a kind items and gifts.

For entrepreneurs, 3D printing is a way to imagine and rapidly prototype creations with little to no tooling costs and a very quick development time. As businesses grow and have to produce product 3D printing is a way to do just in time flexible manufacturing.

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Where:

3D printing is an international phenomena. It's a new medium that is here to stay and its growing and evolving every day. No matter where you live in the world you can participate in this exciting and ever evolving revolution.

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Why:

3D printing is the way to quickly and efficiently produce things. The time from concept to built creation can be just a week and you will likely end up with a one of a kind item.

For those that are in production mode you have just found a quick and efficient way to produce your supply of products just as you need them.

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