Practices and trends in product design evolve as rapidly as technologies for building prototypes and end-use parts. CNC machining and 3D printing are at the forefront of production with their proven ability to reduce turnaround times and time to market. However, this creates growing competition and the pressure to make one-of-a-kind designs despite uncertainties about whether they will do well. Low-volume production can be the answer to avoiding the risks of mass production.












