Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Outsourcing to bureaus is convenient.
The hard pressed design engineer in a small
manufacturing business is likely to be juggling a whole range of tasks. Outsourcing en-
ables prototyping to take place concurrently alongside other tasks, thereby shorting de-
velopment times.
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It is quick!
3D Printing experts can turn around orders often in under a week.
• Bureaus provide an opportunity to
'try before you buy'
for those manufacturers con-
sidering making an investment to bring the capability in-house. Outsourcing gives the
business a chance to examine the technology, see how much they use it, explore novel
ways of applying it and ultimately make a judgement as to whether they can justify the
investment based on likely use.