3D Printing: A New Era for Businesses in the art and craft sectors – fully founded support available!

Additive manufacturing (colloquially called 3D printing) is ground-breaking technology that has been revolutionizing various industries, including creative sector. This technology allows artists and designers to bring their imaginative concepts to life with unprecedented precision and complexity.

The Impact of 3D Printing on Art Businesses

3D printing has opened up a world of possibilities for businesses in the art and creative sector. Here are some ways how:

1. Customization: 3D printing allows for high levels of customization. Artists can create personalized pieces of art for their clients, and businesses can offer custom-made products, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
2. Cost-Effective Prototyping: Before 3D printing, creating a prototype was a costly and time-consuming process. Now, artists and designers can quickly and affordably create prototypes, test ideas, and make adjustments before final production.
3. Efficient Production: 3D printing can produce complex designs in a single process, reducing the need for manual labour and multiple manufacturing processes. This efficiency can lead to significant cost savings for businesses.
4. Sustainability: 3D printing uses exactly the amount of material needed for each product, reducing waste. Some 3D printers can even use recycled materials, contributing to a more sustainable art and creative industry.

Additive manufacturing is not just tool for artists and designers; this is powerful driver of innovation and growth for businesses in the art and craft sector. By embracing this technology, businesses can stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry, meet the changing needs of customers, and contribute to a more sustainable and creative world.

New Help for Shropshire’s art and craft businesses

The Advanced Prototyping Facility (APF) project led by Aston University, is now offering fully funded support to businesses in the Shropshire art and craft sectors. The project aims to improve businesses' awareness of the opportunities available through additive manufacturing to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing designs and develop new products all the way through to producing prototypes.

If you're interested in registering for this support, please email apf@aston.ac.uk . For more information visit our website and LinkedIn page.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus  

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