GRT-Mars boosts its engineering support with new 3D printer

Personal printers offer a fast, low-cost alternative to traditional rapid prototyping, and they are designed for workstation and network access much like a standard laser printer. 3D printing is an ideal tool for quick design collaboration within the development teams. "We can now send SolidWorks 3D CAD files directly to this printer, hold an engineering meeting and return to find a prototype of the part in tough ABS plastic in sizes up to 6 x 6 x 8 inches," said Geoff Engelstein, president at GRT-Mars. "We plan on using it for a variety of projects, ranging from sleek wireless product cases to complex mechanical parts. As always, we are excited about enhancing our product development capabilities for our customers." —Clare Goldsberry

GRT-Mars, founded in 1964, is an ISO 9001:2008-registered global contract manufacturer specializing in fabricated metal products and injection molded components and assemblies. Art Garcia, VP sales and marketing, pointed out that, "Our customers benefit from more frequent in-development testing, resulting in fewer revisions, reduced development costs, and importantly, faster time-to-market delivery."