When facing a 3D printing dilemma, balance client demands and quality by first understanding their priorities. Educate them on limitations, offer alternative solutions, and provide prototypes to demonstrate the impact of compromises. Be transparent about risks, timelines, and costs to help them make informed decisions without sacrificing quality.

From my experience, clients often come in with the assumption that 3D printing is a one-stop shop for all their manufacturing needs. Issues such as limitations of each AM process, support structures and internal geometries need to be communicated to them and designs adapted accordingly. Material selection and post processing is also an important issue. Mechanical and corrosion properties can differ between wrought and AM materials, as well as being impacted by parameters such as build direction. It is therefore worth spending additional time at the beginning of the process to outline all the desired outcomes, the capabilities of the manufacturing method, and any design changes that could be implemented to improve/optimise the component.

To maintain quality in 3D printing while meeting client demands,In my opinion below are kdy points -Set clear expectations with clients about capabilities and limitations. -Optimize print settings and ensure regular machine maintenance. -Implement rigorous quality control at each stage. -Use data feedback to continuously refine processes

Additive manufacturing (AM) for all materials is a progress area that need large amount of research based on past experience. This include materials science understanding at micro-scale, AM process, and process control. The quality is not compromised by researchers if it is part of the outcomes, but sometimes it can be difficult to reach at the expense of other properties. This is why we are establishing at KFUPM a HUB for AM where industrials sit with researchers to discuss challenges and solutions. This will help improving awarness due to better communication and dissemination, understanding challenges i.e. sustainability and AM process techniques to reach key objectives.

Sometimes due to lack of familiarity with 3D printing, clients may have unrealistic expectations. So that we should set realistic expectations early on regarding timeline, cost, and the achievable level of detail or strength in the printed object. And also it is better to give some knowledge to the clients about 3D printing such as about capabilities, limitations and potential trade-offs of different printing methods and materials. If feasible, create prototypes or samples to demonstrate the expected quality and functionality of the print before proceeding with full-scale production.