Walks on West Cliff
The Magic of Metal 3D Printing
During a clear walk on West Cliff with Mark Sloan, VP of Manufacturing at Mantle, we explored how metal 3D printing is evolving from a prototyping tool into a production enabler for hardware-based products.
Mark shared the following insights about Mantle’s Metal 3D Printing:
- ⚡ Speed to Market: Dramatically reduced lead times for prototypes accelerate NPI, getting products to market faster.
- 🎯 Precision & Quality: Accuracy and surface finishes superior to mainstream metal printing mean parts are production-ready with less rework.
- 👷 Solving Skilled Labor Shortages: By reducing reliance on scarce toolmaking talent, manufacturers solve a critical industry capacity constraint.
- 💰 Cost Advantage: Within their 200mm x 200mm size range, Mantle offers a competitive alternative to offshore tooling.
Beyond Mantle, our conversation touched on the broader evolution of 3D printing. We talked about how it’s building supply chain resilience through on-demand, local production, enabling design freedom for complex parts, and supporting sustainability goals by minimizing material waste.
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