How Consumer Goods Companies Use 3D Printing to Cut Time-to-Market
Consumer goods companies are increasingly adopting 3D printing to enhance their speed to market. This shift is driven by the need for rapid prototyping and customization in a competitive landscape. As a result, traditional development processes are evolving to incorporate parallel workflows and scalable customization strategies.
- ▪97% of manufacturing industry respondents use 3D printing for functional prototypes or end-use parts.
- ▪AI-assisted digital threads combined with agile development models can reduce time-to-market by 30% and cut development costs by 50%.
- ▪The global additive manufacturing market is projected to grow at approximately 30% CAGR over the next five years.
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