For manufacturers that need to produce high-quality, durable parts with tight tolerances, CNC machining is the superior choice. On the other hand, 3D printing excels in customization, prototyping, and niche applications, but its limitations in material strength and production speed make it less suitable for high-volume manufacturing.
When choosing between CNC machining and 3D printing, it’s essential to consider the specific needs of the project, including material requirements, production volume, and budget. For most large-scale manufacturing applications, CNC machining offers a more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution.

3D printing is a rapidly growing technology with many advantages over traditional manufacturing methods. It however has its problems, including that 3D printing cannot be effectively used for mass production, and is limited in speed and accessibility. Another manufacturing technique for low-to-mid production is CNC machining (computer numerical control), a fairly common subtractive technique for part creation. We decided to …

How to Create Your Product Prototype In this post, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step process for creating a product prototype. You’ll learn how to develop your ideas, find manufacturers, and even file for patents. And yes, you can do it. Your next step is to turn this rough idea into a functional prototype. We’ll share a process to create …

Within the medical industry, prototyping is a critical step in the time-, cost-, and labor-intensive process of launching a new product. The medical device prototyping process produces functional samples to exact design and material specifications for use in product testing and evaluation stages and business presentations. These samples enable manufacturers to verify the efficacy and manufacturability of the design and …

Additive manufacturing is the ideal way to create medical products. A variety of production processes allow you to design parts with internal tubes, channels, curves, and other features that are impossible to create with traditional machining or molding. 3D printing is a great way to create one-off parts or small batches, and can be used to create complex geometries that …

3D printing is a rapidly growing technology with many advantages over traditional manufacturing methods. It however has its problems, including that 3D printing cannot be effectively used for mass production, and is limited in speed and accessibility. Another manufacturing technique for low-to-mid production is CNC machining (computer numerical control), a fairly common subtractive technique for part creation. We decided to …

Prototyping is the process of turning an idea into reality. It starts with the creation of a 3D model of the prototype design as requested by an inventor, company or person. The design process may go back and forth a few times before the inventor is satisfied with the 3D model CAD design. Once the design is finalized, fabrication drawings …