For CPG manufacturers, different 3D printer types can be used to solve different manufacturing challenges.
Desktop 3D printers are often used for low-volume production and rapid prototyping on one simple platform. Industrial composite 3D printers can tackle a wider variety of manufacturing challenges with higher throughput and faster speeds, the ability to print larger parts, expanded material capabilities, and oftentimes features such as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered part inspection. Metal 3D printers can bring these benefits to applications that require metal’s distinct properties.