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3D Printing

Additive manufacturing is the process of creating an object by building it one layer at a time.
Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, makes it easier to create small quantities of an item, with high quality, the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, and small or growing businesses.

Our standard 3D printing filament types are PLA, NYLON, TPU (Flexible filament), PETG, Copper-look, and Wood Filled PLA.

Rapid prototyping is the group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) data. Because these parts or assemblies are usually constructed using additive fabrication techniques as opposed to traditional subtractive methods, the phrase has become synonymous with additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

Prototypes are useful for design improvement, as stepping stones to full production, or for engineering testing. They are meant to be quick and economical, without the need for investment in hard tooling. Many clients need to produce a physical part quickly in order to validate a design or to capture a fleeting sales opportunity.

Rapid prototyping helps companies turn ideas into realistic, high-fidelity proofs of concept that look and work like final products, and guides these products through a series of validation stages toward mass production.

  • The technology is clean and eco-friendly.
  • Supported production-grade thermoplastics are mechanically and environmentally stable.
  • Complex geometries and cavities that would otherwise be problematic become practical with 3D printing technology.

The advantages of additive manufacturing are vast. With traditional manufacturing, setup costs mean producing small quantities is not cost-effective. In comparison, additive manufacturing setup costs are minimal, so creating just a handful of objects becomes more reasonable.
Without the setup costs of creating a new product, entrepreneurs can quickly manufacture objects, parts, and solutions to see if they work as needed.

PLA is a fully biodegradable thermoplastic polymer consisting of renewable raw materials. PLA is one of the most environmentally friendly filaments on the market today.
PLA plastic or polylactic acid is a vegetable-based plastic material, derived from crops such as corn and sugarcane, making PLA renewable and most importantly biodegradable. This material is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester and it is the primary natural raw material used in 3D printing.

With 3D printed objects, greater strength can be accomplished. This is due to the perimeters encapsulating the entire object and passing loads throughout without disruptions in the path. The Infill that is inside also assists in taking the load and spreading it through the entire print and thus reducing stress concentrations. This enables prints to be exceptionally strong in compression, and to a lesser degree, tension. Depending on the infill rates and material used on a print, the forces necessary to cause damage might be well in excess of what an average adult could exert.

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Rapid prototyping is the group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) data. Because these parts or assemblies are usually constructed using additive fabrication techniques as opposed to traditional subtractive methods, the phrase has become synonymous with additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

Prototypes are useful for design improvement, as stepping stones to full production, or for engineering testing. They are meant to be quick and economical, without the need for investment in hard tooling. Many clients need to produce a physical part quickly in order to validate a design or to capture a fleeting sales opportunity.

Rapid prototyping helps companies turn ideas into realistic, high-fidelity proofs of concept that look and work like final products, and guides these products through a series of validation stages toward mass production.

Additive Manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, makes it easier to create small quantities of an item, with high quality, the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, and small or growing businesses.

Low Volume Manufacturing is an increasingly popular option for many product categories, allowing for a more limited investment in tooling and materials while providing quick access to markets, rapid response to shorter product life cycles, and as a bridge between initial prototypes and high-volume production.

At 3DNFC.com, our Low Volume Manufacturing solution involves the 3D Printing of as few as 10 units- a perfect opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs to build prototypes, establish a unique brand presence, and test out their market strategies before considering full volume production.

Ready to start manufacturing your own unique products and solutions?

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

In commerce, a supply chain is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in supplying a product or service to a consumer.
We can help you fill gaps in your supply chain with on-brand 3D Printed solutions that fit your identity.

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

A product line is a group of related products all marketed under a single brand name that is sold by the same company. Companies sell multiple product lines under their various brand names, seeking to distinguish them from each other for better usability for consumers.

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

Product Collections are product bundles that contain an assortment of several sets that usually belong to a common theme or have a common subject.

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

One of the Advantages Of Making A Prototype includes showing your customers and investors a physical model of your product.

There are numerous benefits to partnering with 3DNFC to manufacture a prototype to help you and your business.
Here are just some of the ways:

  1. Show your customers and investors a physical model of your product
  2. Demonstrate the appearance, dimensions, and features of your product
  3. Test the market with your product before production
  4. Save time and money by identifying and reducing design flaws
  5. Improve and streamline the production process
  6. Create multiple versions with different colors, surface textures, and finishing processes
Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

Here are just some of the ways low-volume manufacturing can help you and your business.

  1. Create a bridge between a few prototypes and full-scale production
  2. Reduce cost with lower minimum order values
  3. Provide rapid access to emerging markets
  4. Respond quickly to shorter product life cycles
  5. Allow for faster design changes
  6. Lower financial exposure
Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is the process of creating an object by building it one layer at a time.
Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, makes it easier to create small quantities of an item, with high quality, the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, and small or growing businesses.

Our standard 3D printing filament types are PLA, NYLON, TPU (Flexible filament), PETG, Copper-look, and Wood Filled PLA.

Rapid prototyping is the group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) data. Because these parts or assemblies are usually constructed using additive fabrication techniques as opposed to traditional subtractive methods, the phrase has become synonymous with additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

Prototypes are useful for design improvement, as stepping stones to full production, or for engineering testing. They are meant to be quick and economical, without the need for investment in hard tooling. Many clients need to produce a physical part quickly in order to validate a design or to capture a fleeting sales opportunity.

Rapid prototyping helps companies turn ideas into realistic, high-fidelity proofs of concept that look and work like final products, and guides these products through a series of validation stages toward mass production.

Additive Manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, makes it easier to create small quantities of an item, with high quality, the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, and small or growing businesses.

Low Volume Manufacturing is an increasingly popular option for many product categories, allowing for a more limited investment in tooling and materials while providing quick access to markets, rapid response to shorter product life cycles, and as a bridge between initial prototypes and high-volume production.

At 3DNFC.com, our Low Volume Manufacturing solution involves the 3D Printing of as few as 10 units- a perfect opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs to build prototypes, establish a unique brand presence, and test out their market strategies before considering full volume production.

Ready to start manufacturing your own unique products and solutions?

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

In commerce, a supply chain is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in supplying a product or service to a consumer.
We can help you fill gaps in your supply chain with on-brand 3D Printed solutions that fit your identity.

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

A product line is a group of related products all marketed under a single brand name that is sold by the same company. Companies sell multiple product lines under their various brand names, seeking to distinguish them from each other for better usability for consumers.

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

Product Collections are product bundles that contain an assortment of several sets that usually belong to a common theme or have a common subject.

Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

You can pay for groceries securely, exchange photos with a friend, discover special retail offers, keep track of fitness stats, enjoy an interactive exhibit, or expedite travel. New uses for NFC are being developed every day.

What can I do with NFC? what can i do with nfc
Categories: Manufacturing, NFC
  • The technology is clean and eco-friendly.
  • Supported production-grade thermoplastics are mechanically and environmentally stable.
  • Complex geometries and cavities that would otherwise be problematic become practical with 3D printing technology.

One of the Advantages Of Making A Prototype includes showing your customers and investors a physical model of your product.

There are numerous benefits to partnering with 3DNFC to manufacture a prototype to help you and your business.
Here are just some of the ways:

  1. Show your customers and investors a physical model of your product
  2. Demonstrate the appearance, dimensions, and features of your product
  3. Test the market with your product before production
  4. Save time and money by identifying and reducing design flaws
  5. Improve and streamline the production process
  6. Create multiple versions with different colors, surface textures, and finishing processes
Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

Here are just some of the ways low-volume manufacturing can help you and your business.

  1. Create a bridge between a few prototypes and full-scale production
  2. Reduce cost with lower minimum order values
  3. Provide rapid access to emerging markets
  4. Respond quickly to shorter product life cycles
  5. Allow for faster design changes
  6. Lower financial exposure
Categories: ecommerce, Manufacturing

The advantages of additive manufacturing are vast. With traditional manufacturing, setup costs mean producing small quantities is not cost-effective. In comparison, additive manufacturing setup costs are minimal, so creating just a handful of objects becomes more reasonable.
Without the setup costs of creating a new product, entrepreneurs can quickly manufacture objects, parts, and solutions to see if they work as needed.

PLA is a fully biodegradable thermoplastic polymer consisting of renewable raw materials. PLA is one of the most environmentally friendly filaments on the market today.
PLA plastic or polylactic acid is a vegetable-based plastic material, derived from crops such as corn and sugarcane, making PLA renewable and most importantly biodegradable. This material is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester and it is the primary natural raw material used in 3D printing.

With 3D printed objects, greater strength can be accomplished. This is due to the perimeters encapsulating the entire object and passing loads throughout without disruptions in the path. The Infill that is inside also assists in taking the load and spreading it through the entire print and thus reducing stress concentrations. This enables prints to be exceptionally strong in compression, and to a lesser degree, tension. Depending on the infill rates and material used on a print, the forces necessary to cause damage might be well in excess of what an average adult could exert.

Most items ship 2-3 days after receipt of payment. We ship within the United States via USPS unless otherwise noted.

Most items ship 2-3 days after receipt of payment and include tracking.
We ship within the United States via USPS unless otherwise noted. Depending on their size, weight, and fragility, products are likely to be shipped via one of the following methods:

First-Class Mail®

  1. Standard-sized, rectangular envelope– (The USPS does not provide tracking on this service.)
  2. Large envelopes or Bubble Mailer– (The USPS does not provide tracking on this service.)
  3. First-Class Package– items up to 13 oz. Includes tracking.

Priority Mail™ Small Flat Rate Box

USPS-Produced Box: 8-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-5/8″- includes tracking

Priority Mail™ Medium Flat Rate Box

USPS-Produced Box: 13-5/8″ x 11-7/8″ x 3-3/8″ or 11″ x 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″- includes tracking

Standard Packaging

Standard packaging is the minimum package size available for safely shipping your product(s). The package type may change when a product is broken down into smaller quantities.

Shipping times and rates may vary by product. You will receive a confirmation email when your shipment is mailed.

View our Shipping Policy.

Categories: Manufacturing, Shipping
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NFC

You can pay for groceries securely, exchange photos with a friend, discover special retail offers, keep track of fitness stats, enjoy an interactive exhibit, or expedite travel. New uses for NFC are being developed every day.

What can I do with NFC? what can i do with nfc
Categories: Manufacturing, NFC

Shipping

Most items ship 2-3 days after receipt of payment. We ship within the United States via USPS unless otherwise noted.

Most items ship 2-3 days after receipt of payment and include tracking.
We ship within the United States via USPS unless otherwise noted. Depending on their size, weight, and fragility, products are likely to be shipped via one of the following methods:

First-Class Mail®

  1. Standard-sized, rectangular envelope– (The USPS does not provide tracking on this service.)
  2. Large envelopes or Bubble Mailer– (The USPS does not provide tracking on this service.)
  3. First-Class Package– items up to 13 oz. Includes tracking.

Priority Mail™ Small Flat Rate Box

USPS-Produced Box: 8-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-5/8″- includes tracking

Priority Mail™ Medium Flat Rate Box

USPS-Produced Box: 13-5/8″ x 11-7/8″ x 3-3/8″ or 11″ x 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″- includes tracking

Standard Packaging

Standard packaging is the minimum package size available for safely shipping your product(s). The package type may change when a product is broken down into smaller quantities.

Shipping times and rates may vary by product. You will receive a confirmation email when your shipment is mailed.

View our Shipping Policy.

Categories: Manufacturing, Shipping
Tag: shipping
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