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GKN invested in F900 FDM 3D printer to streamline multiple tooling applications at their manufacturing site.

3D Printing Technology has helped many businesses in improving their workflow as well as reducing potential cost of error, enabling the production of a better and more cost effective component. However much confusion has been around what purposes these printed 3D Models bring to a company, especially in the area of “Functional Prototyping and Concept Modelling”.

In Singapore manufacturing landscape, many rely on specific tools and equipment to assist them in their day to day operation. These includes tools such as jigs, fixtures, templates and gauges to maintain quality and production efficiency. These tools can be used for various purposes such as:

A robot that can easily manoeuvre and navigate through uneven terrain on the battlefield– all of this has been made possible by four 17 year old students with the aid of 3D printing technology. Resembling a spider, the 3D Printed robot has specially designed rounded “feet” that prevent objects from being ensnared by its eight legs. Through wireless Bluetooth technology, the movements of the robot can be controlled via a smartphone.

To be efficient while maintaining product quality, that is the main goal of many business owners. This is especially important in the manufacturing process whereby time is of the essence and is closely interlinked with productivity. Hence, this brings us to the million dollar question: How do we attain such product excellence and efficiency and ultimately, bring profits to our business?

With the fast paced advancement within the technological industry, different range of robots have been developed to perform a vast range of tasks. These boring, stressful or labour intensive jobs such as sorting, transporting, palletizing, inspecting and machining can all be done at a much effective and cheaper manner with the incorporation of robotics technology.