Corona crisis gives new impetus to 3D printing
Ahlhorn | 24.02.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX
mechanical engineering in general
With a turnover of around €194 billion, mechanical and plant engineering is the second strongest sector in Germany after the automotive industry. Around 6.400 million people are employed in around 1 companies. In terms of sales, Germany ranks third after China and the USA. One of the main reasons for the success of the German economy is the willingness to invest in research and development projects. The following industries are the most profitable in terms of revenue:
- robotics and automation
- Drive Technology
- Apparatus and apparatus construction for process engineering
- Machines and components for automation technology
- Machines for predominantly mobile use
- Food and packaging machines
- textile machinery
An overview of 3D printing
In 2017, 3D printing generated sales of 1,81 billion euros worldwide. € generated. According to the forecast, sales should continue to increase in 2021. In 2020, sales of around €2,53 billion can be achieved.
Corona crisis gives new impetus to 3D printing
The corona pandemic has shown how vulnerable global supply chains are to global crises. This shows the advantage of additive manufacturing (3D printing). More and more companies are purchasing spare parts from national service providers for 3D printing systems such as Dr. Dietrich Mueller GmbH. In this way, dependencies on international suppliers can be minimized. The attractiveness of the 3D printing process is particularly evident in the case of special components in small quantities.
Flexible, decentralized production as required
Larger industrial companies worldwide are drawing consequences from the Corona crisis and are continuing or expanding their own additive manufacturing. use external services from national providers of 3D printing processes.
Benefits of 3D printing
The technology for 3D printing systems is constantly evolving and offers a variety of beneficial properties:
- On Demand Production
- High degrees of freedom in the design of components
- Individualized product solutions
- Low consumption and use of different materials
- Build prototypes without buying additional tools
- High precision, speed, quality
Fields of application
Whether special components for the automotive sector, rapid prototyping or the manufacture of buildings using the 3D printing process, additive manufacturing is being used more and more across all industries. Examples for this are:
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Medicine & Research
- Architecture & Construction
- Consumer Goods, Fashion & Design
- food industry
- Aerospace
With the new Digital Fabricator, Dr. Dietrich Müller GmbH the range of offers for their customers. Whether 3D printing, CNC, milling, punching or laser, all areas are covered with one system. The Digital Fabricator combines the various manufacturing processes in one system, so that the optimal solution is available for component production.
the dr Dietrich Müller GmbH is a global provider of solutions for electrical insulation materials, thermally conductive products, gaskets and technical films. We manufacture precision components from flexible and rigid materials.
