It is not necessarily because of technical challenges, but instead because of the psychological aspect.

When our CEO initially meets with clients, he goes through their entire workflows with them as they describe them to ensure everything is understood clearly. During this process, he asks questions about where the challenges lie in their workflows.

Once he has obtained this information and feels confident in understanding those challenges, he begins to create ideas on how to use 3D printing as a solution.

However, at this point, the explanations seem somewhat theoretical; everything is still “in the air” until they actually print a part for the first time.

Once they receive their completed print job, they now have a physical item to:

1. Hold 🤲
2. Test 🛠️
3. Insert into their assembly 🔩
4. Verify what will and will not work. ✔️❌

At that point, it becomes a proof of concept.

After receiving their proof of concept, the majority of individuals who were initially hesitant find that their confidence increases rapidly.

This is why we encourage individuals to:

Give 3D printing a chance. Try 3D printing in your own work environment. Use and assess the physical material produced via 3D printing. Witness the outcome yourself.

In most cases, the hardest part of the entire process is the first step. Once you have taken that first step, everything else becomes easier for everyone involved.