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Whitepaper – 3D Printing in jewelry, watch, and eyewear manufacturing

3D Printing has become established in the production of eyeglasses, watches, and jewelry. In these industries, Additive Manufacturing delivers targeted functional and economic value. It enables new design possibilities, streamlines production processes, and supports product customization.

Our whitepaper “The appearance is not deceiving: 3D Printing in jewelry, watch, and eyewear manufacturing” explores the key advantages of this technology. It presents practical application examples, offers insights into relevant materials, and looks ahead to future developments that combine design, functionality, and individualization.

Seven chapters provide a structured overview of the topic

  • Introduction
  • Advantagees of Additive Manufacturing for jewelry, watches, and eyewear production
  • Overview of materials and technologies
  • Three use cases
  • Future prospects and challenges
  • Five points to consider when applying 3D Printing in eyewear, watches, or jewelry manufacturing
  • Formnext: Theory and practice for efficient knowledge building

The whitepaper was created in cooperation with the Vogel Communications Group and will be sent to you free of charge after registration.