{"id":41927,"date":"2021-09-08T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T16:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=41927"},"modified":"2021-09-08T15:03:59","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T19:03:59","slug":"design-freedom-and-flexibility-with-3d-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/design-freedom-and-flexibility-with-3d-printing","title":{"rendered":"Design Freedom and Flexibility with 3D Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/my.demio.com\/recording\/evCmnx0v\">webinar<\/a> with ZVerse, the\ncreator of CAD as a Service (CADaaS), put a spotlight on the many innovative ways\nthat savvy designers are optimizing innovative designs, thanks to 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What follows are\nsome insights into what\u2019s possible when a partnership like Shapeways and ZVerse\ncomes together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Designing for 3D printing is no more expensive than traditional manufacturing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to\ndebunk this common misconception. No matter whether you choose 3D printing or a\ntraditional manufacturing methodology, there remain two main factors that\ndetermine costs: design complexity and price of materials. Traditional manufacturing\nmethods, such as injection molding and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining,\noffer no advantages or shortcuts in the design process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to prototyping, especially with increased speed, as well as custom designs, low-volume production and rapid turnaround for tight deadlines, 3D printing is gaining rapid momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Specifically designing for 3D printing, however, can create certain advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designers\nplanning to 3D print their creations realize much more design freedom along\nwith increased prototyping speed while minimizing materials usage and thus\ncost. To put it in layman\u2019s terms, it\u2019s art versus part. On one hand, designers\nknow that parametric designs are perfect for goods that feature rigid or boxier\ndesigns where every dimension and feature is provided because fit with another\ncomponent typically is part of the scenario. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast,\ndesigners choosing 3D printing can work with mesh designs, which are optimal for\nmore freeform and organic products. Popular with artists, architects, jewelers\nand fashionistas, designers have more opportunities to manipulate geometries\nand the result can be more focused on meeting unique and individual aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to\nZVerse, digital manufacturers turn away 35% to 40% of their leads because they don\u2019t\nhave the needed 3D printing files, which stifles innovation. With ZVerse\u2019s\nCADaaS platform, digital manufacturers can take advantage of a range of design\nservices that directly translate into keeping more customers and revenue in\ntheir ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scenario extends to fix-a-file situations where an existing design file can be optimized for printability or weaknesses in existing designs can be addressed and remedied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Customization reigns supreme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designers at ZVerse have been asked by customers to develop plans for a wide variety of items, including custom furniture, desktop items, miniature models of skyscrapers, architectural dioramas, awards, trophies, custom urns for departed pets and even an assortment of branding irons. Shapeways has been called upon to print a custom, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/archives\/41126-shapeways-3d-prints-six-foot-vanity-inspired-by-coral-reefs-for-verner-architects.html\">six-foot-long bathroom vanity<\/a> that was inspired by the ocean\u2019s coral reefs. The result had to stand up to the rigors of a family\u2019s energetic children while being waterproof and sturdy. Several years ago, Shapeways printed a special dagger that was used on the popular TV series \u201cGame of Thrones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--767x840.jpg\" alt=\"Shapeways verner architects case study\" class=\"wp-image-41128\" width=\"575\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--767x840.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--575x630.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--383x420.jpg 383w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--768x842.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--1402x1536.jpg 1402w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--1869x2048.jpg 1869w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--800x877.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--246x270.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/verner_architects_Credit-to-Aaron-Leitz--730x800.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse\nengineering is another tool in the designer\u2019s bailiwick. It\u2019s ideal for parts\nor products made with traditional manufacturing methods that do not require\nexact replication. Aided by caliper measurements, pieces can be produced that\notherwise may be out-of-stock, no longer available or cost prohibitive.\nDesigners also take advantage of scanning when an exact replica is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By turning\ntwo-dimensional drawings into manufacturable 3D files, designers make possible\nresults that otherwise would have been stagnated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designers love so-called \u201csticky note projects,\u201d where a customer has an idea on paper, which are very popular at ZVerse. All a designer needs to get started is a visual reference of some kind and a description. One customer delivered four one-dimensional images and the designer took over to make the conversion needed to prepare the product for 3D printing. Producing one-off designs, which would be price prohibitive to create by traditional means due to steep start-up costs, are a sweet spot for 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>The jewelry industry is a designer\u2019s 3DP wonderland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By being able to replicate the exact look and feel of traditionally cast objects, 3D printed jewelry is on the verge of achieving mainstream acceptance. According to a recent market report from Technavio, the global market for 3D printed jewelry will grow by more than $2.5B between 2021 and 2025, with a CAGR of over 22%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A customer recently came to ZVerse with a cherished family heirloom, an antique signet ring. The task was to replicate the ring so each grandchild could have a copy. The designer made sure that every little scratch and the decades-old worn look were also part of the design. Another customer requested a custom ear cuff featuring a Roman statue. While clients typically wait months and months to receive custom-designed items from traditional jewelers, 3D printing makes it possible to drastically reduce the turnaround time while delivering truly one-of-a-kind keepsakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>The growing availability of plastics, metals and colors increases design possibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A growing variety of versatile plastics and metals are available for 3D printing along with an ever-increasing palette of colors. While the expanding menu of choices bodes well for the industry and customers alike, all materials are different. While some are strong or solid, others are flexible, lightweight, shiny or dull. For the best results, designers must consider the ideal material for the task at hand. Choosing 3D printing with resin plastics can help achieve the really fine details while metals still are advancing and need to catch up on the capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tilt-Case-Study-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tilt Hydrometers in multiple colors\" class=\"wp-image-41679\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For Shapeways\ncustomer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/archives\/41353-3d-printed-tilt-hydrometers-bring-sophistication-and-precision-to-home-brewing.html\">Tilt Hydrometer,<\/a> it was\nimportant that its free-floating, beer-brewing product be manufactured in\ndifferent colors. Shapeways suggested Nylon 12 as the best material, using\nSelective Laser Sintering, and produced the product line in eight colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, 3D\nprinting in metal is enjoying impressive growth due to the greater availability\nof aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, nickel, platinum, silver, stainless steel\nand titanium. Cost is always a consideration when making parts or products,\nespecially from advanced materials, such as titanium, which can be cost\nprohibitive when using traditional manufacturing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When investigating the best possible material, it\u2019s important to remember that even when a material may pose increased upfront costs, the result may yield a superior finish and extended lifespan for optimal return on investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Shapeways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shapeways offers over 90 materials and finishes, and is always interested in sourcing other materials customers may be interested in using too. Contact Shapeways now to enjoy the benefits of advanced technology and materials for manufacturing creations with accuracy, complex detail, and no minimum or limits in terms of mass customization or single part orders.Shapeways has worked with over 1 million customers in 160 countries to make over 21 million parts!Read about<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/case-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;case studies<\/a>, find out more about Shapeways<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/business\/additive-manufacturing\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;solutions<\/a>, and get instant quotes<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/model\/material-configurator\/upload\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our recent webinar with ZVerse, the creator of CAD as a Service (CADaaS), put a spotlight on the many innovative&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":175,"featured_media":41929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[510],"tags":[821,555,1091,799,2679,2677],"class_list":["post-41927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3d-printing-industry","tag-3d-printed-jewelry","tag-3d-printing","tag-cad","tag-cnc","tag-tilt-hydrometer","tag-zverse"],"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/atlantacityblock-case-study-2x.jpeg","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.9 (Yoast SEO v23.9) - 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