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3 Ways to Rescue Your Project Timeline With Our 3D Printing Services

January 16, 2025

Unexpected delays in manufacturing can endanger deadlines and impact a company’s bottom line. In the past, such setbacks often resulted in missed deadlines. Today’s businesses have a powerful tool at their disposal to restore production: 3D printing

3D printing technology offers innovative solutions to many time-sensitive challenges. From downtime to outsourcing to speed to market, let’s explore 3 common issues we regularly help our customers overcome.

1. Downtime: Resolve Machine Failures With 3D Printing Technology

Equipment breakdowns can halt production, leading to costly downtime. Businesses then scramble to find replacement parts as quickly as possible, but this process can be difficult.  Components may be in short supply or exclusively available from overseas suppliers, leading to long waits.

If your machine is down and a part is urgently needed, additive manufacturing may be the perfect solution. We can quickly produce the specific part required to get your equipment back up and running, far more quickly than traditional sourcing methods. With every minute of downtime leading to lost productivity and revenue, leveraging additive manufacturing to address machine failures is a prime example of how this technology can save you time and money.

2. Outsourcing: Printer Issues? Partner With 3D Parts Unlimited

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Manufacturing companies leverage 3D printing in a variety of ways, from core business operations to specialized tooling. In every case, a broken printer can severely disrupt production schedules.

3D Parts Unlimited provides a reliable outsourcing solution as you fix your equipment. Our range of printers likely includes one similar to most customers’ models, and our rigorous maintenance ensures consistent uptime and capacity for new clients. 

3. Speed to Market: How Additive Manufacturing Services Beat Injection Molding

Injection molding and additive manufacturing each have different advantages, and the best method depends on the specific needs of a project. If speed is a priority, additive manufacturing typically delivers faster turnaround, even for production quantities beyond prototyping.

Historically, injection molding offered more competitive pricing, but prices for 3D printing have decreased significantly in recent years. This has allowed additive manufacturing to become a suitable option for low- to mid-volume production levels. We’ve worked with customers who chose 3D printing to bring their products to market faster than traditional injection molding would allow. Additionally, when customers’ injection molding machines were down, 3D printing provided a quick and reliable backup to keep production moving without delays.

We can further improve project efficiency by providing guidance on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM). Relationships drive manufacturing success, and that’s why we collaborate closely with our customers on design optimization. We identify potential changes that can lead to faster, more cost-effective part fabrication. 

Are You in a Time Crunch? We Can Help.

3D printing creates rapid solutions to urgent manufacturing challenges. From part replacement to outsourcing options to faster time-to-market, this exciting process is changing the way manufacturers respond to sudden obstacles.

Request a quote for your next project. Whether you’re looking to increase your production speed or consult with experts in additive manufacturing, 3D Parts Unlimited is ready to bring your parts to life. Let us help your company get the most out of this technology that has transformed the manufacturing landscape.

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