Applications
Use Cases
Early Prototyping
Go beyond rough approximations or “looks-like” models. STEP produces prototypes with the form, fit and function of the final part, so you can validate design details earlier and reduce costly redesign iterations.
Testing & Validation
From functional testing to regulatory and certification milestones, STEP provides parts with material properties and tolerances that match injection molding – allowing you to scale testing volumes without committing to steel tooling.
Soft Launch & Uncertain Demand
Manufacture with agility. Instead of locking into high inventory costs, STEP lets you scale production volumes in real time – minimizing risk and storage costs while demand is growing.
End-Use Parts
STEP’s part quality enables ultimate flexibility. Transition to steel tooling before market launch and keep STEP as a verified option for supply chain breakdowns. Or, go to market with dense, complex and high-value STEP printed parts.
Supply Chain Support
Build resiliency into your supply chain. STEP part quality and agile production provide a dependable secondary source when offshore molding introduces risk. When delays, shortages, or tooling issues arise, STEP keeps your programs on track and your products in the market.
Print the Un-Moldable
When the complexity, geometry, material properties, or post-processing needs of your parts are too expensive or impossible to achieve with injection molding, there are applications where is STEP wins on cost, precision and material properties.