Digital manufacturing encompasses several different processesthat serve different needs during the product lifecycle. You may need a quick prototype that shows the generalappearance of a product in order to validate its concept.Or, you may need a high-quality prototype in order to testthe functionality of your design.

Once you’ve validated theconceptand verified the form, fit, and function of your part,you may move into low-volume production or need bridgetooling while a full-scale production mould is being made.

Short-run manufacturing is frequently used to produce up to10,000 parts in both cases. Regardless of what stage you’rein, digital manufacturing can be used to deliver products tomarket faster and more cost-effectively and maintain themthroughout the duration of their product life cycle.