Explore all 3D printing solutions offered by GKN Powder Metallurgy through our two brands —

Forecast 3D

and

GKN Additive

Bridge Manufacturing

The bridge to conventional manufacturing

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Smooth transition to mass production
Test multiple designs for product iterations
Bridge tooling delays and long lead times

Bridge manufacturing explained

Use 3D printing to produce low to high volume runs of a part while ramping up production with traditional methods. Perfect designs, establish supply chains, test the market, sell limited series product - beat the market.

<1 week

Average lead time

50+

Materials to choose from

Time is $

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Benefits

Bridge manufacturing with 3D printing benefits

Accelerate new products

With bridge production, 3D printing serves as a “bridge” to a conventional manufacturing process.

Supply chain delays and lead times

With bridge production, 3D printing serves as a “bridge” to a conventional manufacturing process.

No tooling required

With bridge production, 3D printing serves as a “bridge” to a conventional manufacturing process.

Product validation

With bridge production, 3D printing serves as a “bridge” to a conventional manufacturing process.

"Forecast 3D exceeded our expectations."

Christine Bardsley

GM design release engineer

Services

Choose the best option for your project

Rapid Prototyping

Test fit, form, and function with dozens of materials and finishes.

Production

Whether producing 100 parts or one million, start producing with 3D Printing.

Bridge Manufacturing

Bridge Manufacturing uses 3D printing to cost-effectively test designs, produce during tooling/shipping delays, and get to market faster.

Applications

Products enhanced and/or enabled by 3D printing. Explore validated applications that allow for scalability.