Here's how you can cultivate a strategic vision for incorporating 3D printing in your organization.

Actually it starts with understanding the requirement of the organisation. It also need to understand the product and the process involved. Thus based on requirements we have to choose the type of Device accordingly.

To cultivate a strategic vision for incorporating 3D printing in your organization, start by assessing your current needs and identifying areas where 3D printing can add value. Then, research the latest trends and innovations in 3D printing technology to stay informed about its capabilities and potential applications. Finally, develop a comprehensive plan that outlines how 3D printing will be integrated into your organization's operations, including timelines, budget considerations, and key performance indicators to measure success.

As our “tool box” continues to grow it’s important to learn how to use the new tools available to us, whatever they may be. It’s equally important to understand what the tool can and cannot do. 3D printing offers a lot of possibilities especially for bespoke manufacturing. Crating objects that are personal to the owner will make for a better interior space it will also give the product a longer life and so provide a more environmentally sustainable option for future manufacturing.

As my colleges wrote before me, the approach to 3D printing should be as a tool that could become a key factor in the decision-making process. As designers and engineers, 3D printing is the fastest approach to having a real-life interaction with our product/project, helping us to share our vision with our colleges and clients. 3D printing in any format (plastic, resin or metal) is a great tool in our arsenal to speed up our development process. For example, check on ergonomics and fittings.

The first thing is to evaluate if additive manufacturing is suitable. In general lines, additive manufacturing would be definitely interesting to you if: -You produce high value, short series of parts. -You produce high value, usable prototypes. -You produce highly personalised parts. -You need to flexibly produce a wide range of parts directly on-site when needed. -You want to produce a wide range of parts only on demand to significantly reduce the stock needs on-site. -Aircraft manufacturers. -Spacecraft manufacturers. -Complex R&D projects developers. This, though, does not exclude many more options, it’s important to consider flexibility over production time, material reduction, sustainability and power consumption benefits of 3D

Additive manufacturing will require change in workflow 1. Designing aspects chao 2. Inspection change 3. Finishing technique varies 4. Heat treatment It requires high skill to design a part

Développez un plan d’intégration qui prend en compte les exigences infrastructurelles, les compétences du personnel, et les modifications des flux de travail nécessaires. Prévoyez des formations pour les employés et assurez-vous que l’intégration de cette nouvelle technologie ne perturbe pas les opérations existantes. Identifiez également les partenariats avec des fournisseurs de matériel et de matériaux d’impression 3D.

Planning the integration of 3d-printing is a complex task with a steep learning curve. You need to not only know your products' requirements and the abilities of the various 3d-printing methods and printer types, their respective strengths and weaknesses, you also need to know a wide array of materials and their specifications. And you should know how to handle or even avoid print failures. Only if you can answer questions like, which material is the best one, which printer is needed to use this material, and with which printing parameters to ensure a successful print and achieve the needed product quality while minimising costs, you will be able to effectively and efficiently integrate 3d-printing into your toolchain and workflows.

Llegados al momento de apostar por la impresión en 3D, se debe aproximar como cualquier otro servicio/capacidad, comenzar por contratar un servicio externo, de ser positiva y útil la experiencia se debe plantear la adquisición de medios propios, dado que depender de tiempo/medios ajenos impacta negativamente nuestros tiempos de desarrollo

Este es un problema con el que me encuentro constantemente en impresión 3D. Y aunque cuando se habla de inversión se puede estar tentado a pensar únicamente en materia prima, me gustaría levantar la atención hacia otro aspecto muy importante en el que se debe invertir: la capacitación. Debido a su bajo costo relativo de equipos, en comparación con la manufactura convencional, ha comenzado a aparecer mucha mano de obra (tanto operativa como de planificación y dise?o) que no está calificada. Es común encontrarme con profesional que, creyendo que la compra de una impresora los avala, se presentan como expertos para capacitar. Esto es un error muy grave. Se debe buscar a los mejores profesionales para solicitar una capacitación o consultoria.

établissez un budget prévisionnel en tenant compte des co?ts initiaux d’acquisition de l’équipement, de la formation, et des matériaux, ainsi que des économies potentielles à long terme. évaluez les options d’achat versus le leasing d'équipements pour optimiser les dépenses en capital.

The field of available 3d-printers reaches from less than $100 tinkerer devices to multi-million Dollar machines. While more expensive machines usually tend to be more reliable and achieve great results, cheaper machines can also yield impressive results. But if you save on money, you'll have to invest more time. After all, you can always 3d-print your own improvements for your printer. But you should think about what you want to achieve. We can classify 3d-printers regarding their printing speed, their overall print quality, their ease of use and their reliability. If you can make compromises in some of these fields, then you can go with a cheaper machine - or multiples, depending on your desired output. If not, then the sky is the limit.

Encouragez l'adoption de l'impression 3D comme un outil pour l'innovation au sein de l'organisation. Mettez en place des ateliers de créativité et des projets pilotes pour explorer de nouvelles idées. Utilisez l'impression 3D pour des prototypes rapides, permettant ainsi de tester et d'améliorer les produits de manière agile.

Cultivating an innovative culture within your organization is akin to nurturing a garden; it requires careful attention and deliberate actions. By embracing 3D printing technologies and fostering a mindset of creativity, you're essentially planting seeds of innovation that have the potential to bloom into groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Offering training sessions not only equips your team with the knowledge they need but also empowers them to explore the vast possibilities of additive manufacturing. This proactive approach not only ensures a seamless integration of 3D printing but also cultivates an environment where innovation becomes second nature, driving continuous improvement and growth.

Innovation is great, but it should not be done for its own sake. If you want to use 3d-printing only because it's an innovative method and you'd like to get the 'innovative' label, then you might miss your aim, if other methods would be better suited for your manufacturing requirements. Else, innovation is still great. But it is an iterative process, that should be clear. Especially in the realm of 3d-printing, innovations occur so often that if you were for example trying to develop a new machine with some innovative features (as we did), others might come up sooner with the same ideas. You have to keep up with the recent developments and look what else could be achieved, and then you'll also need a budget to keep innovating.

La innovación e impresión en 3D van de la mano, ya sea para el desarrollo de nuevos productos, como para la modificación de los existentes. La impresión 3D es una herramienta adecuada para acelerar los tiempos y mejorar la experiencia. Como todas las nuevas tecnologías, si se decide incorporar a la organización se debe explicar y mostrar sus capacidades a los técnicos y equipos de trabajo, dado que si todos conocen sus límites y capacidades, podrán trabajar teniendo en cuenta esta nueva capacidad y con ello se desterrarán mitos sobre el uso y la aplicación de tecnología de impresión en 3D

O primeiro passo para tornar sua jornada na impress?o 3D mais profissional é criar uma planilha para registrar as marcas de filamentos que você está utilizando. Isso é crucial para medir a qualidade, os custos e até mesmo suas preferências pessoais. Saber qual filamento usar pode otimizar significativamente o tempo, pois você terá parametros aproximados para cada marca, o que resultará em mais sucesso em suas impress?es, sem a necessidade de gastar tempo em testes repetitivos. Se quiser ir além, para ter uma garantia e qualidade, é recomendável calibrar cada máquina individualmente, mesmo que sejam do mesmo modelo. E por fim, realizar testes com diferentes parametros, visando reduzir o uso de material e otimizar o tempo de impress?o.

Mettez en ?uvre des indicateurs clés de performance (KPIs) pour suivre l'efficacité de l'impression 3D. Surveillez les économies de co?ts, l'amélioration de la qualité des produits, et les gains en rapidité de développement. Ajustez votre stratégie en fonction des résultats obtenus pour maximiser l'impact de l'impression 3D.

Restez à jour avec les évolutions technologiques dans le domaine de l'impression 3D et continuez à évaluer de nouvelles applications potentielles au sein de l'entreprise. Prévoyez des cycles de réévaluation réguliers pour intégrer les dernières avancées et les meilleures pratiques, assurant ainsi que la technologie continue à offrir un avantage concurrentiel.

In the dynamic landscape of 3D printing, staying ahead is akin to navigating turbulent waters with a steady hand on the helm. Just as a captain relies on updated charts and real-time data, staying informed about the latest advancements in materials, printers, and techniques is paramount. Attending industry conferences, subscribing to publications, and engaging with professional networks serve as your compass, guiding your organization through the ever-changing currents of additive manufacturing. By remaining vigilant and adaptable, you not only maintain a strategic edge but also harness the full potential of 3D printing to propel your organization towards new horizons of innovation and success.

Or just ask an expert like myself, who does all this ;-) I've been following this technology since 2007 and I've actively been using it for years.

In my view the general plan to do this should include the following elements: - Assess needs - Identify opportunities - Develop a roadmap - Build expertise - Collaborate - Prototype - Iterate

To cultivate a strategic vision for incorporating 3D printing in your organization, start by identifying key areas where additive manufacturing can add value, such as prototyping, tooling, or production. Conduct a feasibility analysis to assess potential cost savings and efficiency improvements. Engage stakeholders across departments to align this technology with business goals and ensure resource allocation for training and implementation. Lastly, stay informed on industry advancements to continually integrate the latest technologies and maintain a competitive edge.