Why Partnering with a 3D Printing Service Can Elevate Your Production

Published on April 6, 2022

Previously published on fastradius.com on April 6, 2022

Choosing an experienced 3D printing partner can transform the quality and efficiency of your final product. Here’s why.

The 3D printing market has expanded dramatically and continues to grow, driven by its rapid turnaround, cost‑effective production, and unparalleled flexibility. These benefits appeal to a wide range of industries—from automotive to medical modeling.

However, purchasing and maintaining a 3D printer isn’t always the most practical choice. The upfront cost, ongoing material expenses, and the need for specialized engineering talent can be prohibitive. Outsourcing to a dedicated 3D printing service mitigates these challenges.

5 Reasons to Outsource Manufacturing to a 3D Printing Partner

1. Access to More Materials

Consumer‑grade printers typically work with light‑sensitive resins or basic plastic filaments such as ABS. In contrast, professional 3D printing providers are equipped with industrial‑grade machines that support a far broader palette of materials—including EPX 82, PA 12 (Nylon 12), and ASA—suitable for any mechanical, chemical, or aesthetic requirement.

Even when the material you need is common, sourcing it can be expensive and may pose safety risks in an office environment. A printing partner handles procurement, storage, and safe disposal, freeing you from managing spools that you’ll use only once.

2. Access to a Larger Range of Post‑Processing Options

Partnering with a 3D printing service gives you access to advanced finishing techniques that elevate a prototype into a production‑ready part. Options include smoothing, painting, bead blasting, hydrographics, laser etching, laser surface decorating, digital texturing, press‑fit inserts, heat staking inserts, black dyeing, helicoil inserts, and sanding.

While not every material or printing process is compatible with every finish, a seasoned partner will recommend the best combination for your part’s functional and visual goals.

3. The Ability to Print Various Sizes

Whether you need a single high‑detail component or a bulk run of large parts, a 3D printing partner offers printers with build volumes far beyond the limits of a desktop machine. This means you can print a complex piece in one go, or produce minuscule details that require sophisticated equipment.

SyBridge’s fleet includes:

• Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ M2 – 7.4 × 4.6 × 12.8 in
• Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ L1 – 15.7 × 9.8 × 18.1 in
• HP Multi Jet Fusion 4200/5200 – 14.8 × 14.8 × 11.0 in
• HP Multi Jet Fusion 580 Color – 13.1 × 7.4 × 9.8 in
• Formlabs Stereolithography – 13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
• Stratasys Fused Deposition Modeling – 36.0 × 24.0 × 36.0 in

4. Increased Scalability

3D printing is often associated with prototyping, but it’s also well‑suited for mid‑ to high‑volume production. A partner can run large batches while maintaining quality, and on‑demand printing eliminates the need for costly inventory space.

5. Access to Experts and Higher Quality Parts

Industrial‑grade equipment combined with the insight of seasoned engineers yields parts with tighter tolerances, consistent finish, and a professional look that surpasses consumer‑grade output.

Experts advise on optimal technology, part orientation, process parameters, and design for additive manufacturing—reducing technical roadblocks and saving time and money.

3D Printing With SyBridge

By partnering with SyBridge, you gain access to a full spectrum of materials, advanced post‑processing, high‑quality printers, and seasoned professionals who guide you from concept to fulfillment. The result is fast, cost‑effective, and reliable production that meets the expectations of discerning customers.

Ready to elevate your 3D printing workflow? Contact us today.