Case Study: 3D Printing vs. Injection Molding
Case Study: 3D Printing vs. Costly Injection Molding

INJECTION MOLDING HAD SIGNIFICANT DRAWBACKS

• HIGH TOOLING COSTS: Creating a mold for such a small run didn’t make financial sense.
• A TIGHT TIMELINE: The client needed results fast, and the long lead time for mold setup was problematic.

THE SITUATION

A lot of work for very little return—this was becoming a lose-lose scenario.

OUR SOLUTION

WE INTRODUCED THEM TO SMALL-SCALE 3D-PRINTING:

• No tooling costs, no setup delays, no production line interruptions.

• A production run of 50 units was completed in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods, allowing the client to meet their tight deadline and keep their customer happy.

THE OUTCOME

• MANUFACTURING COSTS DECREASED: By using our 3D printing services, their overall manufacturing costs dropped significantly.

• REVENUE INCREASED: Without the burden of high production costs, the revenue from the project was now worthwhile.

• HAPPY END-CLIENT: The client was able to deliver on time with excellent quality, which ultimately led to stronger relationships with their customers.