3D printing is a subset of additive manufacturing (AM) that has been in use for decades, and has quickly gained widespread acceptance within the medical device manufacturing industry for functional applications.
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With the advancement of technologies and materials, 3D printing is now regarded as a viable alternative to the more conventional production methods (such as cutting or injecting) and, in some instances, is completely eliminating the need for machining. It is allowing medical device designers to create ever more complex parts with intricate geometries that would otherwise be incredibly time consuming or even impossible to make using more traditional methods.
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Case Study: How PepsiCo achieved 96% cost savings on tooling with 3D Printing Technology
Above: PepsiCo food, snack, and beverage product line-up/Source: PepsiCo PepsiCo turned to tooling with 3D printing...
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