How Bowman 3D Printing Works
Optimising 3D printing for your business needs
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Bowman 3D combines advanced MJF 3D printing production workflow with engineering expertise to take components from 3D printing design to production. Our process supports complex geometries that traditional manufacturing methods cannot easily achieve.
From design and material selection through production and MJF quality control, our streamlined 3D printing process steps deliver consistent, production-ready components. We also support applications such as digital warehouse 3D printing and after market 3D printing spares, helping customers respond quickly to changing requirements.
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Design & Develop
We work alongside your design and development team to help you understand the capabilities and limitations of 3D printing as a manufacturing process for your business, and your component requirements.
Leverage our in-house engineering expertise to design the optimal component, and benefit from prototypes on fast lead times as you iterate and perfect parts ready for production.
Pre-Production
Knowing that a component is theoretically printable does not make it the optimal final design.
In the pre-production phase, we work with you to select the correct finish, arrange testing and performance verification, and run initial small batches to ensure repeatability of your chosen geometry. Thanks to our engineering services, we are able to provide practical feedback on designs to ensure you understand the manufacturability of your concepts. We also consider the viability of post processing and component transportation.
Quality Control
With 3D printing as your manufacturing method, almost every product or component can be unique.
Establishing how to ensure consistent quality across all parts is a service that differentiates Bowman 3D from other service providers. Using our on-site quality testing facility, we will work with you to establish bespoke inspection standards and methods that meet the specific requirements of your product.
Production
Now your component design has been optimised, tested, and verified against rigorous specification and quality control procedures, production can begin.
Simply book a print run whenever stock is low, for a quantity that meets current customer demand. Runs can be as regular as needed, with short lead times to keep your business moving, without the large capital investment of bulk orders, or the need for expensive warehousing.
Each run will meet the exacting standards documented for your part, and your run sizes can be scaled up as you grow.
After-Market and Spares
You now have your product on the market and a digital warehouse of components that can be printed on demand, whether to serve new markets or to provide spare parts to existing customers.
The products in your digital warehouse can be iterated, and new ones can be added to suit the needs of your business, giving you the agility to move with market trends and react to changes in customer demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bowman 3D printing process takes components from initial design through production using advanced MJF technology. Our 3D printing process steps include design assessment, optimisation, production, and quality control to deliver consistent, production-ready parts.
Project timelines depend on factors such as component complexity, quantity, material, design requirements, and production volume. Our team can provide a project-specific timeline after reviewing your requirements.
Yes. Our engineering team can support 3D printing design to production, helping optimise components for MJF manufacturing, including geometry, material usage, performance, and production efficiency.
Our production process incorporates MJF quality control to help ensure repeatable dimensions, consistent part quality, and reliable performance. Specific inspection and validation requirements can be tailored to the application.
A digital warehouse 3D printing model allows digital part files to be stored and components to be manufactured when required, rather than holding large inventories of physical spares. This can be particularly useful for after market 3D printing spares, reducing storage requirements and improving availability.
