Global companies adopt 3D technology

More and more international corporations are adopting 3D printing technology these days. One example is German firm Siemens AG. The company is using 3D printing to produce components for some of its machines to reduce maintenance time and costs. In some cases, lead time is reduced from 44 weeks to only 4 weeks.

Another company using 3D printing technology is GE Aviation. It plans to print their first metal component for 747Max (BoeingCo. US-BA) and A320neo (Airbus) in the future. According to company specialists, 3D printing can help prolong the life of the components and reduce weight.

Although 3D technology is applied only for certain usages, the technology have many promising areas of potential future application. 3D printing has a bright future not only in rapid prototyping but also in the manufacture of many kinds of metal objects.