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In-house or Outsource? 6 Business Advantages of Owning an In-house 3D Printer

March 5, 2013
Sponsored by Stratasys
Whether its design validation, functional testing or faster launch of new products – top management seldom needs to be convinced of the benefits of 3D printing. Yet most businesses still outsource 3D modeling, with the most prevalent claim being financial – “our prototyping volume does not justify an expensive in-house 3D printer.” What many companies do not realize is that the 3D printing industry has advanced dramatically; and the availability of a new breed of high-quality 3D printers at affordable prices now discredits the “too costly” argument. In this white paper, learn how in-house 3D printing capabilities provide a range of operational and business benefits that translate into real bottom line advantages.Download Now

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