3D printing's agile ability to turn digital models into solid objects continues to attract attention and now has many manufacturing companies adding the technology to their production processes, even if they outsource the printing capability itself. Fortune 500 companies, such as General Electric, Boeing, and Ford, have made headlines for incorporating 3D printing into their in-house parts manufacturing processes. But beyond the headlines, many other companies recognize the potential of 3D printing and are closely researching how and when they should invest in the technology.