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3D Print Experience - Case Studies

We work with every industry and here are some of our key case studies.

We’re proud to share a few case studies of how Ricoh 3D has helped businesses take their design from concept through to prototype and finally manufacture – and how we can help you do the same.

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  • From empowering 'superhuman' flight to optimising it!

  • Ankle CCD Lever developed by Ricoh 3D x ORLAU

  • 3D Printed CBAM Bolt Handle 'Worth its Weight in Gold' for Improving Performance

  • Designing a cooler 'camera housing' using nTop

  • ‘From Digital Dreams to Superhero Realities’ – A racking solution to support automation process

  • Enhancing Ergonomics using 3D Printed Handle Solution

  • Cost effective vibratory finishing solution developed for 3D printed parts

  • Hozelock improves prototyping using Ricoh 3D’s polypropylene

  • Traditional engineering and 3D printing brought together thanks to AMFG's Digital Inventory

  • Optimised Machine Feet

    Machine Feet Optimisation using nTopology

  • Making 3D printed PCB solder pallets a reality

  • Improving performance with 3D Printing

  • Polypropylene brings dream of ‘superhuman’ flight to life for Gravity Industries

  • Improved design for NHS knee alignment device

  • Putting polypropylene to the test with Mécastyle for serial marine application

  • ShellBell helps train soldiers and athletes of tomorrow

  • Production line innovation using design optimisation

  • 3D printing challenging misconceptions about dementia

  • Driver jig on Ricoh production line optimised using 3D printing

    Using FDM to transform the production line in Japan

    3D Printing, and more specifically FDM, has transformed operations at one of our production facilities in Tohoku, Japan.

  • Ricoh 3D gives Formula Student racing team the edge in international competition

  • Proving the power of 3D in Ricoh’s own products

  • From prototype to small series: Polypropylene revolutionises VW’s manufacturing process

  • Helping Toyota Get Products To Market Quicker

  • Streamlining Elho’s Product Development With End-Use Material Prototypes

  • Dynamic Feeding Aid

    Envelope Feeding Aid Improves Productivity By 80%

  • vernacare-bed-pan-reimagine

    Bed pan reimagined for healthcare giant

  • Groupe SEB - 3D printing

    On-demand caffeine fix for Krups customers

  • medical 3D Printing

    3D-printed lever gives patients freedom from orthotic

  • Complex 3D printing

    Complex atomizer design made possible with 3D printing

  • Cargill Protein

    3D-printed chicken fillets slash training costs and time

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