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3D printing has revolutionised small-scale manufacturing. Production of everything from phone holders to furniture can be made at the touch of a button and printed in anything from minutes to hours.   Whilst well suited to small-scale, low-cost manufacturing, 3D printing can become time consuming and less cost effective as production volumes increase. Plastic injection moulding can be an attractive alternative when quicker, higher quality manufacturing becomes essential. So, what are the differences between 3D printing and injection moulding a plastic part? When should manufacturers move from 3D printing to injection moulding? And what do they need to consider when doing so? How does 3D printing work? 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process involving printing layers of thin material (typically plastic) and fusing them together to from a part. 3D printers are used on everything from jumbo jets to … Continue reading →