3d Printing

The Rise of 3D Printing

Star Trek Technology Becomes Real

Disruptive Phenomenon

Overview

• Introduction to 3D Printing

• 3D Printing vs. Traditional Manufacturing

• Overview to the Value Chain of 3D Printing Industry

• How is 3D Printing Monetized – Key Business Models

• Impact of 3D Printing on Future of Supply Chain

• Impact of 3D Printing on Key Industries and Economies

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Introduction to 3D Printing

While traditional production relies on removal of the material from the solid cast or

mold, 3D printing adds the layers of the material on the existing layers.

3D printing is a computer-driven additive manufacturing technology used for producing the final product from a

digital model by laying down successive layers of material.

Typical 3D Printing Process

Design

Print

Finish

3D printing begins with

creating a digital model of the

object, usually using CAD

software, which is later

converted into a .STL file.

The 3D printer slices the .STL

file into numerous digital

cross-sections, and

automatically builds the model

using materials like

thermoplastics & ceramics.

The final 3D printed object is

then cleaned to remove

overhung material and is

polished, painted (if required)

and made ready for use.

Source: Frost and Sullivan

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3D Printing vs Traditional Manufacturing

3D printing saves on energy by 40 to 65 percent as it eliminates shipping and other logistics

activities and enables users to produce objects with lesser material

Traditional

Manufacturing

Traditional Manufacturing vs 3D Printing.

Global, 2014

3D Printing

Higher Cost of manufacturing & shipping

Cost

Up to 70% savings due on Prototyping

costs

Less innovative designs due to cost

constraints

Design

Allows for easy yet inexpensive innovation

in design

More time to build final product

Speed

Lesser time taken due to compressed

design cycles

Creates more waste; subtractive process

will compromise on...