Choosing Between 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Rapid Manufacturing

April 28, 2016
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What is the difference between rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing, since they both appear to use the same technologies? What are the major differences between 3D printing and injection molding?  After a part has been successfully prototyped, why not go straight to injection molding. What types of applications might use only a few 3D printed parts, for example?

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