Innovative Advantages

• Cost and Time Efficiency: Producing parts in-house reduces dependence on external suppliers, cutting costs and production time significantly. A de-boxer vacuum manifold, for example, is now printed as a single unit with a 93% cost saving and a 32-day reduction in production time compared to outsourcing.
• Accelerated R&D: The X7™ has become a critical tool in MHM’s R&D efforts, allowing for rapid prototyping and testing, thus reducing development times and enabling more extensive research opportunities.
• Increased Payload Capacity: Utilizing Markforged’s Onyx material, MHM achieves a lightweight advantage over aluminum without losing strength, thereby enhancing the payload capacity of robotic equipment.

Production Flexibility

The transition to 3D printing offers MHM unmatched flexibility, enabling them to swiftly address client needs by designing, testing, and producing parts quickly. This manufacturing agility provides a significant competitive edge in customer service and responsiveness.

Looking forward, MHM aims to broaden its 3D printing initiatives by expanding its printer fleet and exploring new materials, such as food-safe Nylon and potentially metal printing, further integrating additive manufacturing into their standard processes.
 

MHM Automation’s embrace of 3D printing technology underscores their commitment to innovation, yielding substantial cost savings, improved speed, and operational flexibility while enhancing the capabilities of their automated systems.