Q. Reason for Purchasing the X1
A. C** Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "C Corp"), based in South Africa, manufactures and supplies various safety equipment products used at mining sites, providing solutions that protect workers like miners in hazardous environments. As market demands changed and the need for customized products increased, it became clear that a new solution was essential to overcome the limitations of traditional manufacturing methods. The primary issues included high manufacturing costs due to long production times and a complex supply chain. To address these challenges, C Corp decided to adopt the Carima X1, the world's fastest industrial DLP 3D printer, as the perfect solution.
[Production Room 1 at C Corp, where the Carima X1 is installed]
Q. Problems Before Using the X1
A. The traditional mold-making method had a major drawback: every time a product was developed or modified, a new mold had to be created, a process that could take weeks or even months, making it difficult to respond quickly to rapidly changing market demands. This process also incurred significant costs. As a result, C Corp found it challenging to expand market share compared to its competitors. Mold manufacturing and maintenance were the most significant cost factors in C Corp’s production process. For small-batch production, mold-making costs were a significant burden on product cost management.
Furthermore, the traditional manufacturing method made it difficult to implement precise structures or unique designs. Errors in the mold design process often led to increased time and costs for redesign, risking customer dissatisfaction and reduced profitability. The reliance on external mold vendors also made it impossible to meet urgent orders with quick deliveries, leading to inevitable customer dissatisfaction.
[Smoke Sensor Housing - Left: Traditional Manufacturing, Right: 3D Printed Design and Output Sample]
Q. Solution
A. C Corp introduced the Carima X1, which has the world's fastest printing speed among industrial 3D printers utilizing photopolymerization. The X1 is fully compatible with third-party materials and can print a variety of high-strength, heat-resistant, flame-retardant, and high-viscosity materials (over 10,000cPS). This allowed the company to drastically shorten product development and manufacturing times. For example, in the case of the Smoke Sensor Housing, it previously took four weeks just to make the mold. With the X1, it can now be manufactured in just two days. This has not only accelerated the time-to-market for products but also enabled rapid design changes and deliveries for urgent orders. The elimination of mold-making significantly reduced initial investment costs. Even for small batch orders, manufacturing costs were lowered, and because inventory retention was no longer necessary, related costs were minimized.
By utilizing 3D printing technology, C Corp could design complex internal structures for the Smoke Sensor Housing with greater precision. Additionally, they were able to create customized products that met customer demands using high-strength, flame-retardant, and heat-resistant materials. With the introduction of the X1, C Corp even installed the X1 at their mining sites, allowing them to print necessary products on-site and deliver them within hours. This reduced dependency on external vendors, significantly cutting down on logistics costs and lead times while increasing flexibility in production planning.
[Smoke Sensor Housing printed with the Carima X1]
Q. Changes Before and After Introducing 3D Printing
A. Comparison CriteriaTraditional Mold ManufacturingCarima X1 3D Printing
| Traditional Mold Manufacturing | Carima X1 3D Printing |
Production
Time | 4 weeks to 2 months for mold and
product development | Completed within 2days |
| Cost | High costs for mold manufacturing
and maintenance | No need for mold production,
reduced initial investment costs |
| Inventory Management | Required(essential for large-scale
production to lower unit costs) | Not necessary
(can be produced immediately as needed) |
| Design Flexibility | Limited(difficult to attempt various
designs due to mold production) | Unlimited
(complex structures and various designs possible) |
| Customization | Limited to standardized products | Custom production possible
based on customer needs |
Supply Chain
Management | Dependent on external vendors,
long lead times and logistics costs | Direct production possible,
significantly reduced logistics costs
and lead times |
| Flexibility | High cost and time required for
production plan changes | Real-time modifications and
reproduction possible, increased flexibility |
Market
responsiveness | Difficult to respond quickly to
market changes | Fast product development enables quick response to market demands |
Q. Customer Interview: CEO of C Corp, Mr. Pieter Thorburn
A. "The traditional manufacturing method required a significant amount of time and cost for mold production and lacked flexibility. However, the introduction of Carima’s X1 3D printer has completely resolved these issues. Thanks to the X1, the production speed has drastically improved. What once took four weeks for mold production can now be done in just two days, allowing us to respond quickly to market changes.
We have significantly reduced costs, as mold-making is no longer necessary. This has also made small-batch production more favorable and enabled more efficient inventory management. Design changes are easy, and we can now create precise and complex structures using a variety of materials, allowing us to produce customized products with ease.
Carima X1’s open material system and high-viscosity printing capability allow us to meet various project requirements while producing high-quality products. Moreover, the real-time response from Carima’s customer support team has maximized our operational efficiency. Despite being located on the opposite side of the world from Korea, in South Africa, we can receive rapid and accurate technical support whenever needed, ensuring continuous production without interruption. The introduction of the Carima X1 has provided C Corp with both technical support and material flexibility, allowing us to offer even better services to our customers."
Q. Conclusion
A. The introduction of the Carima X1 brought revolutionary changes to C Corp's entire manufacturing process, including production and delivery. The high-speed printing, open material system, and high-viscosity printing support significantly reduced both time and costs. The X1 enabled the implementation of complex, precise designs and the use of a variety of materials, thereby improving customer-specific services.
This case demonstrates that advanced 3D printing technology can contribute to innovation and growth in the manufacturing industry. The exceptional performance of the X1, combined with real-time technical support, significantly enhanced C Corp’s competitiveness. As a result, C Corp was able to quickly supply high-quality products and provide better customized services to its customers, securing continuous revenue growth and profitability.
+Additional Print Photos
[Tag Precisely Printed on the Carima X1, Meeting All Required Specifications]
[Housing Printed with Flame-Retardant Material, Withstanding High Heat Without Deformation, Ignition, or Damage]
[Mass-Printed L-Brackets Using High-Strength Material, Successfully Installed on the Field as Sensor Brackets]
Q. Reason for Purchasing the X1
A. C** Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "C Corp"), based in South Africa, manufactures and supplies various safety equipment products used at mining sites, providing solutions that protect workers like miners in hazardous environments. As market demands changed and the need for customized products increased, it became clear that a new solution was essential to overcome the limitations of traditional manufacturing methods. The primary issues included high manufacturing costs due to long production times and a complex supply chain. To address these challenges, C Corp decided to adopt the Carima X1, the world's fastest industrial DLP 3D printer, as the perfect solution.
[Production Room 1 at C Corp, where the Carima X1 is installed]
Q. Problems Before Using the X1
A. The traditional mold-making method had a major drawback: every time a product was developed or modified, a new mold had to be created, a process that could take weeks or even months, making it difficult to respond quickly to rapidly changing market demands. This process also incurred significant costs. As a result, C Corp found it challenging to expand market share compared to its competitors. Mold manufacturing and maintenance were the most significant cost factors in C Corp’s production process. For small-batch production, mold-making costs were a significant burden on product cost management.
Furthermore, the traditional manufacturing method made it difficult to implement precise structures or unique designs. Errors in the mold design process often led to increased time and costs for redesign, risking customer dissatisfaction and reduced profitability. The reliance on external mold vendors also made it impossible to meet urgent orders with quick deliveries, leading to inevitable customer dissatisfaction.
[Smoke Sensor Housing - Left: Traditional Manufacturing, Right: 3D Printed Design and Output Sample]
Q. Solution
A. C Corp introduced the Carima X1, which has the world's fastest printing speed among industrial 3D printers utilizing photopolymerization. The X1 is fully compatible with third-party materials and can print a variety of high-strength, heat-resistant, flame-retardant, and high-viscosity materials (over 10,000cPS). This allowed the company to drastically shorten product development and manufacturing times. For example, in the case of the Smoke Sensor Housing, it previously took four weeks just to make the mold. With the X1, it can now be manufactured in just two days. This has not only accelerated the time-to-market for products but also enabled rapid design changes and deliveries for urgent orders. The elimination of mold-making significantly reduced initial investment costs. Even for small batch orders, manufacturing costs were lowered, and because inventory retention was no longer necessary, related costs were minimized.
By utilizing 3D printing technology, C Corp could design complex internal structures for the Smoke Sensor Housing with greater precision. Additionally, they were able to create customized products that met customer demands using high-strength, flame-retardant, and heat-resistant materials. With the introduction of the X1, C Corp even installed the X1 at their mining sites, allowing them to print necessary products on-site and deliver them within hours. This reduced dependency on external vendors, significantly cutting down on logistics costs and lead times while increasing flexibility in production planning.
[Smoke Sensor Housing printed with the Carima X1]
Q. Changes Before and After Introducing 3D Printing
A. Comparison CriteriaTraditional Mold ManufacturingCarima X1 3D Printing
Time
product development
and maintenance
reduced initial investment costs
production to lower unit costs)
(can be produced immediately as needed)
designs due to mold production)
(complex structures and various designs possible)
based on customer needs
Management
long lead times and logistics costs
significantly reduced logistics costs
and lead times
production plan changes
reproduction possible, increased flexibility
responsiveness
market changes
Q. Customer Interview: CEO of C Corp, Mr. Pieter Thorburn
A. "The traditional manufacturing method required a significant amount of time and cost for mold production and lacked flexibility. However, the introduction of Carima’s X1 3D printer has completely resolved these issues. Thanks to the X1, the production speed has drastically improved. What once took four weeks for mold production can now be done in just two days, allowing us to respond quickly to market changes.
We have significantly reduced costs, as mold-making is no longer necessary. This has also made small-batch production more favorable and enabled more efficient inventory management. Design changes are easy, and we can now create precise and complex structures using a variety of materials, allowing us to produce customized products with ease.
Carima X1’s open material system and high-viscosity printing capability allow us to meet various project requirements while producing high-quality products. Moreover, the real-time response from Carima’s customer support team has maximized our operational efficiency. Despite being located on the opposite side of the world from Korea, in South Africa, we can receive rapid and accurate technical support whenever needed, ensuring continuous production without interruption. The introduction of the Carima X1 has provided C Corp with both technical support and material flexibility, allowing us to offer even better services to our customers."
Q. Conclusion
A. The introduction of the Carima X1 brought revolutionary changes to C Corp's entire manufacturing process, including production and delivery. The high-speed printing, open material system, and high-viscosity printing support significantly reduced both time and costs. The X1 enabled the implementation of complex, precise designs and the use of a variety of materials, thereby improving customer-specific services.
This case demonstrates that advanced 3D printing technology can contribute to innovation and growth in the manufacturing industry. The exceptional performance of the X1, combined with real-time technical support, significantly enhanced C Corp’s competitiveness. As a result, C Corp was able to quickly supply high-quality products and provide better customized services to its customers, securing continuous revenue growth and profitability.
+Additional Print Photos
[Tag Precisely Printed on the Carima X1, Meeting All Required Specifications]
[Housing Printed with Flame-Retardant Material, Withstanding High Heat Without Deformation, Ignition, or Damage]
[Mass-Printed L-Brackets Using High-Strength Material, Successfully Installed on the Field as Sensor Brackets]