Industrial 3D printers make a diverse range of products, primarily focusing on items used within manufacturing and industrial settings to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
These advanced additive manufacturing systems are leveraged in industrial applications because they can significantly enhance performance and cut lead times and costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods. They are particularly useful for creating complex geometries, custom parts, and low-volume components quickly and efficiently.
Specific Products & Applications
Based on their capabilities and the advantages they offer, industrial 3D printers are used to manufacture a variety of critical components and tools.
Examples of what industrial 3D printers make include:
- Machinery and industrial equipment: Components and parts for larger machines used in various industries.
- Production line components: Parts that make up or support automated or manual assembly lines.
- Robots: Specific parts or complete structures for robotic systems used in manufacturing and automation.
- End-of-arm-tooling (EOAT): The custom grippers, effectors, or sensors attached to the end of robot arms for specific tasks.
- Molds: Custom molds used for casting or injection molding processes.
- Manufacturing aids: Various tools, guides, or supports that assist in the manufacturing process.
- Tooling: Specialized tools used in manufacturing or assembly operations.
- Jigs: Custom devices used to guide cutting or machining tools or to hold components in place during assembly.
- Fixtures: Custom devices used to secure workpieces in a fixed position during manufacturing processes.
These items represent a broad spectrum of applications where the speed, design freedom, and material capabilities of industrial 3D printing provide significant advantages.
