"The ability to functionally test parts made of the final material makes it possible to efficiently and inexpensively modify the design prior to mass production."

“3D printing is transforming our product development cycle. 3D printed parts are produced in just a few hours, and enables us to modify the design by creating concept models at minimal cost. The benefits were beyond our initial expectations.”

"Additive manufacturing technology has been the key to producing fuel grains with higher consistency at a lower cost and shorter leadtimes than was possible in the past."

“Originally our plan was to treat her aneurysm with a metallic basket called a web device that we would deliver into the aneurysm using a tiny tube. In this case, we were able to try to deploy that web device and found it wasn’t going to work. Based on the …

"We use 3D printing technology and materials to create a lifelike vascular environment that isn’t achievable any other way.”

“3D vascular models represent a new paradigm for training the next generation of doctors. This paradigm includes surgical and endovascular simulation and skills evaluation before they are allowed to treat patients.”

“Using our in-house printer, we don’t rely on external machine shops that would generate both lag time and expense. Most of these fixtures and components can be 3D printed within a few hours.”

“For us, having a 3D printed model for restoring skull defects cranioplasties is a must.”

“Our first 3D printer has become our workhorse, and we’re producing quality parts for our helmet-mounted cameras faster and at lower cost, which has helped to establish and grow the business.”

"We train students on additive, and at the same time help Consortium members integrate additive manufacturing into their internal operations in ways that make financial sense to them."

“Surgeons are really rough on these prototypes while trying them out, so we have got to have tough material. FDM gave us the strength and durability we needed."

“The tool we developed combines the two existing tools into a single unit. As the surgeon squeezes two handle pieces together, the ratchet tightens the screws.”

“At Medtronic - Sofamor Danek, cutting-edge medical technology takes new shape, thanks in part to FDM prototyping technology. Forward-looking companies seek forward-thinking partners.”

“I like to see the excitement as students test and solve engineering problems, redesign projects and test again to find the proper solution. This really is the ultimate in student-driven learning with hands-on, project-based investigation that leads to solutions.”

“Students need to know how to problem solve, how to think critically about the things presented to them, and maybe more importantly, students need to know how to fail. If students don’t know how to pick themselves back up again and see failure as an opportunity to grow, they won’t …