3d printing

When 3D printers first hit the market, they were hardly meant for the average consumer. With price tags that were no lower than a few thousand dollars (and all the way up to $500,000), these neat little pieces of manufacturing technology were purely meant to revolutionize the manufacturing industry, not replace it.

Consumers can now get ahold of a 3D printer for less than $300. While the more advanced models still cost thousands, they are rapidly coming down in price. Remember, even HDTVs were once out of range for many consumers, now they are found in most households.

As the prices of 3D printer models continue to drop by orders of magnitude, those who purchase them are finding that they have a power that was once out of reach for the average person:

They have found themselves in the role of a manufacturer.

Getting Products Faster than Fast

Retailers have long been trying to get products into the hands of consumers at a faster rate, and no company has lead the way more than Amazon. The e-commerce retail giant has been pushing towards delivery of products that arrive at their destination in mere hours.

But what happens when consumers can skip the entire process and manufacture products themselves?

This is precisely what the onset of 3D printing has given people the capability to do. They can now cut out retailers and manufacturers from the entire process.

Pumping the Brakes on 3D Printers

The technology is on its way, and it’s moving fast, but consumers are not yet ready to replace manufacturers with their 3D printers. This is especially true when it comes to creating parts for original equipment manufacturers.

There aren’t any 3D printers that can churn out a mechanical spring with custom-tailored specifications just yet.

This process is still ruled by manufacturers and engineers, like those on our team here at The Yost Superior Co.

Getting a Custom Spring that Fits Just Right

No matter which type of application you need a custom spring for, our engineers can design and manufacture an order that meets your precise specifications. We combine engineering expertise with high quality materials to make some of the best spring on the market.

Try using a 3D printer to manufacture springs that can withstand huge amounts of pressure, extreme temperatures and environment rich with corrosive chemical. To learn more about what our engineers can do for you, contact our team today.