With 3D printing emerging as a cornerstone of industrial production, Future Form has announced its addition to the company’s expansive manufacturing capabilities, becoming part of an elite group of U.S. manufacturers offering end-to-end additive services.

Future Form will use the HP Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing system, a cutting-edge scalable platform that supports functional prototyping to final part production, and meets the needs of a broad range of applications and industries. 

“We specialize in plastic additive manufacturing, focusing on where it delivers the greatest value,” said Ben Thomas, CEO of Future Form, a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered solutions for the data center, medical, defense, nuclear and aerospace industries. “Using advanced Multi-Jet Fusion technology, we produce high-quality, functional parts with excellent surface finish, fast turnaround and cost efficiency — without the tooling expense or long lead times of injection molding.”

The move reflects Future Form’s forward-looking approach to manufacturing production as well as the growth and evolution of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, from prototyping resource to core industrial technology. “For low- to mid-volume production and/or prototyping, plastic 3D printing is quickly becoming a smarter alternative to traditional manufacturing methods,” said Thomas. He noted that continuing supply chain issues have also fueled a rise in 3D printing in U.S. manufacturing.

“By adding these services, we’re ensuring we can deliver high-quality parts to our customers when they need them without costly transportation fees or exorbitant mark-ups,” he said.

This growth of 3D printing is particularly pronounced in certain sectors, such as aerospace and defense, where more than 90% of major U.S. aerospace firms now use 3D printing for flight-certified parts, not just models. Its use is also increasing in data center construction, where 3D printing is being adopted in areas such as modular construction, liquid-to-chip cooling components and high-temperature alloy components for gas turbines.

Some of the key reasons for 3D printing’s growing popularity include on-demand printing, which sidesteps supply chain issues, along with enhanced sustainability, since it produces significantly less scrap waste than other manufacturing methods.

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