3D printing provides an unprecedented level of design freedom that enables us to create passages and shapes that can reduce weight and improve performance, unlocking tremendous value for our customers and operations.

Another benefit 3D printing brings to the table is its pace of development. Once designed using additive manufacturing, parts can be produced in a matter of days.

On the other end of the spectrum, it can take several months to make the first part of a new casting design. This is because castings require tooling, which, in turn, takes time to design and develop before the first part can be delivered. Since additive manufacturing does not require tooling, this step can be skipped altogether, which results in producing parts that can be used for initial testing in a fraction of the time. In addition, engineers can iterate to get the most optimal design quickly which saves significant cost and improves speed to market.

At Honeywell, we have a dedicated additive manufacturing design team and three high-tech labs with expert process engineers and well-trained operations staff that can get rapid prototyping done fast and right.