Having a better understanding about 3D printing processes and materials can help minimize risk and questions during early prototyping. Industrial 3D printing of plastics can produce parts in various materials and with multiple manufacturing methods but they are not all equal to one another. We will cover the industrial 3D printing manufacturing methods used by today’s designers and engineers, the materials those processes have to offer as well as key design considerations that should be accounted for during design and production.
Primary topics:
• Top industrial 3D printing manufacturing methods
• Material options
• Key benefits and applications
• Critical design considerations
Presenter:
Eric Utley
Applications Engineer
Eric Utley is an application engineer with more than five years of experience in rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. His focus is on stereolithography, selective laser sintering and direct metal laser sintering technologies and provides guidance to engineers on designing for manufacturability. Utley regularly consults with product development professionals from a range of industries including medical, consumer products, aerospace and automotive. He graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently working for Proto Labs, a rapid manufacturing company specializing in custom prototypes and low-volume production parts.
**Note: There were technical difficulties during the webinar that resulted in a loss of presenter connection from 34:12 - 41:52 in the recording. The webinar resumes where it left off after that point.**
