1. 3D Print service is not only B2C
Many achievements of last industrial revolution are still reflected in many daily consumables, typically apparel and textile. Apparel companies produce a big volume of same clothes, and sell to individuals, which is typically B2C business model. However with the increase of demands in personalization and customization, the type of integrated mass production will not be able to fulfill the demands. This is broadly recognized by jewelry industry, which has been applying 3d print technology to supply customized jewelries. But in many transaction between companies (B2B), 3D print service can also play a big role. So 3D print is not limited in B2C.
2. The value of 3D Print in B2B model
Accelerates product development: many companies spend a lot of time and money in turning the ideas into real products. But through 3D print, they can produce the product prototypes in a short time, and save cost and labor. For small companies, they can outsource the 3D Print service, and no need to buy 3D printers by themselves.
Increase stock management: stock and storage are two difficulties that every company will meet. Especially for those complex products that needed to be assembled, every component should be categorized, recorded and managed. This costs a lot of money, and sometimes because of unreasonable resource allocation, orders can not be accomplished in time. Through 3D Print, we can realize “virtual stock”, acquire CAD file at any time, and produce at any time.
3. The value of 3D Print in B2B2C model
Customized and quantity-limited product: the traditional production model is producing a big quantity of same product at one time, but 3D Print can provide highly customized products. For customized or small quantity orders, considering time and cost, 3D Print will be the only workable choice.
Allow mutual creation: If company or individual customers have good perceptions, understand CAD software and 3D modeling, mutual creation is possible. Through designing and modifying model file together with customers, we can be more innovative and creative, and even can develop more new materials and technologies.
4. The value of 3D Print for newly-established companies
For newly established companies, time and cost are two variables that must be controlled. Especially during product research, either design or prototype costs a lost of time and money. Then it is like in B2B, 3D Print can accelerate research, and more importantly can save cost which means more for newly-established companies.
PS:
B2B: (Business To Business)
B2C: (Business To Consumer)
B2B2C: (Business To Business To Customer)
original text : 3ders
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