Small-Batch Plastic and Rubber Components: When Mold-Free Production Makes Sense
When does mold-free production make sense for small and medium runs of plastic and rubber components? Explore costs, materials and the digital workflow.
Validate First, Produce Better: Rapid Prototyping of an Industrial Impeller with 3D Printing
A large industrial impeller was 3D printed from the customer’s CAD model in days, allowing full-scale validation before final production.
Industrial Automation: Custom 3D-Printed ESD Grippers and Tooling
Discover how 3DRap Factory created a lightweight ESD gripper for a collaborative robot cell in just 3 days, reducing costs by 60% compared with CNC machining.
3D Printing for Custom Components: The Cold Room Cap Case Study
A custom cold room frame cap shows how 3D printing compares with injection molding on cost, lead time, materials and flexibility. Use the ROI calculator to explore the break-even point.
Topology Optimization
Discover how topology optimization helped us prototype a cold-room door handle for additive manufacturing, reducing weight while preserving its target mechanical performance.
