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How 3D Printing Saved Us 1.5 Workdays – A Production Use Case

  • Ovidiu
  • May 12, 2025

Faster to the solution: From the initial idea to the printed support tool in just two hours. One day later, the entire painting process for components was complete – no masking, no extra effort. That’s a time saving of 1.5 workdays.

What’s special: The printed part isn’t a product component but a custom painting tool. Simply insert and start painting. This smart example shows how effectively 3D printing can be integrated into operational processes.

The solution was developed through close coordination between design and production. Its simplicity, low material usage, and significant time gain makes it a best-practice case.

3D printing reaches its full potential when seen as a production tool – whether for equipment, fixtures, or assembly aids. With the right mindset, a device often left unused becomes a true productivity booster.

AFB Anlagen- und Filterbau GmbH & Co. KG has been developing and producing innovative load handling devices for intralogistics for 50 years at its headquarters in Haiger and sells them successfully in over 30 countries worldwide.

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