Buyer’s Guide: 3D Printing for Manufacturing

This buyer’s guide serves as a source of information for engineers looking to add a 3D printer to their manufacturing process. The guide will concentrate on printers and printing technologies best suited for manufacturing applications. There are several options for printers and materials that offer the strength and chemical resistance necessary for manufacturing environments. The primary uses for 3D printed parts for manufacturing are prototyping, tooling and fixtures, and low-volume end-use parts.