Misconception 4: “3D printing is only for looks, not function.”

This is another one of those myths heard all the time.

Teams often think of 3D printing as a way to make show models—something that looks like the product but is unusable.

But here is the truth:

• With Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), you don’t have to choose.
• You get “looks like” AND “works like”—with the same piece.

That means:

• Functional prototypes you can genuinely test in the field.
• End-use parts strong enough for real use.
• Speed to keep the project moving along instead of waiting months on tooling.

It is not just holding a model. It is holding a part that you can use, test, and trust.

If your experience with 3D printing is only the presentation line of the product, you should try a functional MJF prototype.