Not so long ago, 3D printing and thermoforming were only used in industrial environments. Now, however, they are much more common and accessible to all designers, engineers, and manufacturers. When used together, the technologies can complement one another, adding more value than when used individually. They also share many of the same benefits.

Benefits of thermoforming

Below are a few of the benefits of thermoforming:

Benefits of 3D printing

While many types of 3D printers are compatible with thermoforming processes, the most popular are FDM, SLA, and SLS. Below are a few of the benefits of using 3D printing technology in your workflow: