Traditional high-volume manufacturing is under pressure. Geopolitical conflicts, material shortages, pandemics, transportation disruptions, and the growing need for customization are all straining supply chains and inventory management.
To stay competitive, businesses need innovative solutions - and low volume manufacturing is increasingly popular.
For low volume production, additive manufacturing offers a cost-effective solution, addressing some of the limitations of traditional manufacturing:
Low volume manufacturing offers a flexible and cost-effective alternative to the high-volume model. However, traditional methods can come with high setup and tooling costs, and manufacturers are looking for more economically viable options for short production runs.
Think 3D printing can’t achieve high accuracy? You haven’t met Origin Two.
3D printing in manufacturing has come a long way, with many technologies now capable of meeting average production standards for accuracy, tolerance and surface finish.
However, for the most stringent requirements, these technologies often fall short. Meeting these demanding standards require specialized technology engineered for such applications.
The Origin Two system, developed based on customer feedback, in combination with its validated Origin Cure post-processing solution, excels in:
• High accuracy: Achieving tolerances as tight as 50 microns for specific applications.
• Repeatability: Consistent print results across builds and printers, maintaining tight variation levels.
• Smooth surface finish: Comparable to injection molding.
Tests conducted on multiple Origin printers demonstrated the repeatability of the printing process, showing consistent results without the need for recalibration, across different build heads and printers. This proves that Origin Two is a true injection-molding alternative for short production runs of high accuracy parts.
Depending on what you need to print and the quantities, 3D printing brings significant savings for low volume production over injection molding, even if the required technology comes at a higher price point than the average systems.
Achieving the best results doesn't stop at printing. Proper curing is essential to ensure parts reach and retain their accuracy and performance.
The Origin Cure™ system is engineered to lock in accuracy, repeatability and detail of your printed parts. It complements the Origin DLP process to deliver:
