What kind of successful business can you start using 3D printers? I will make a reservation right away that there are few such examples so far. I'll tell you about some of them.
3D printing studio
The first thing that comes to mind is setting up a 3D printing studio. Her business model is based on modeling and printing models for the client. The main success factor is ensuring a consistently high level of equipment utilization. For such a project, it is more important to focus on mass replication than on printing single copies, even if in large volumes. The cost of printing a small model should be low, and labor costs are large. The main production processes consist in the high-quality development of printing technology for each specific detail or project, the selection of the required material. The client model is checked for errors, and both the material and the printer are selected. It remains to agree on the price and, in fact, print the model. It is necessary to approve it with the customer, and, if necessary, modify it.
It is possible to build such a studio with almost any level of investment: start with one or two printers, gradually increase the equipment park, or immediately invest in a fleet of 3D printers. You can also purchase industrial equipment for functional prototyping and small batch production. But in any case, the most important thing is to correctly build the business model of the enterprise.
Small batch production
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