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King Agro saves over 99% by switching to 3D printing for jigs and fixtures

King Agro saves over 99% by switching to 3D printing for jigs and fixtures

Written by David

October 29, 2019

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King Agro, a John Deere company specializing in the development and production of spraying equipment for the agricultural industry, has seen the light—so to speak—since adopting 3D printing technologies into its workflow.

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The company, reportedly the leading manufacturer of spray booms in South America and Europe, has experienced dramatic cost and time savings by adopting Kodak’s 3D printing technology to fabricate jigs, fixtures and other components. Though industries like aerospace and even automotive are emphasized in the additive industry because of their growing end-use applications for 3D printed parts, AM is playing a big role behind the scenes in many industries, food and agriculture included.

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At King Agro, 3D printing has been of interest for some time because of its capacity to streamline workflows and improve production efficiency. Specifically, King Agro engineers were interested in using the technology to rapidly iterate and validate a variety of parts, while simultaneously […]

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