# 3D Printing Industry

## [When it Pays Off: 3D Printing vs. Traditional Manufacturing](/content/blog/3d-printing-vs-traditional-manufacturing-additive/index.html)
July 19, 2022
3D printing may change the world in the face of infinite options for innovation and boundless design freedom, especially compared to traditional manufacturing. Industries like medical and aerospace are already leveraging new technologies.

## [3D Printing Optimization: Strengthen Parts for High-Performance Applications](/content/blog/strengthening-3d-printed-parts-material-properties/index.html)
July 12, 2022
Proper orientation and material choice have a tremendous impact on part strength in 3D printing. Selecting optimal materials will help support heavy loads, absorb tremendous impacts, and resist deformation even in challenging conditions.

## [Breaking New Ground: Additive Manufacturing vs. Traditional Manufacturing in Architecture](/content/blog/additive-manufacturing-traditional-manufacturing-ceramic-architecture/index.html)
July 7, 2022
The biggest appeal of additive manufacturing in architecture begins with the ability to make complex parts that were previously impossible with traditional methods. 3D printing has disrupted applications like architecture and construction.

## [3D Print to Accelerate Product Development and Time to Market](/content/blog/3d-printing-process-speed-production/index.html)
July 5, 2022
Speed in product development has always been the driving force in 3D printing. Not only that, but today designers can take full advantage of design freedom and streamlined production processes offered via 3D printing at Shapeways.

## [Improve Rapid Prototyping with Selective Laser Sintering](/content/blog/sls-3d-printing-rapid-prototyping/index.html)
June 28, 2022
SLS technology offers incredible speed and volume for 3D printed prototypes, with the ability to manufacture hundreds or even thousands of end parts at once via nesting. Learn about the Shapeways rapid prototyping process.