Compounding the challenge are high customer
expectations. Before proceeding to mass
production, customers often want to ensure
that models not only look accurate, but are also
fully functional. Bringing the prototype’s texture,
colors and functions to life is therefore crucial
for moving ahead with the rest of the product
development cycle. Because multiple revisions
might be necessary during this process, Jetta
often needed to produce various components in
small quantities in a short time.
The company decided to enhance its efficiency
and flexibility using new technologies. After
evaluating its options, Jetta deployed the
Stratasys J750 3D printer for product
development.
With its full-color, multi-material
capabilities, the solution enabled Jetta to create
realistic plastic mold prototypes that look, feel
and operate as the customers expect. The
solution also comes with intuitive software that
enables quick adjustments to settings, making
it easy for Jetta to manage the printing process
and adapt to customer requirements. Within a short time, Jetta increased its efficiency without compromising on quality. With 3D printing, it can now deliver high-quality prototypes in a short time. This has instilled confidence in customers to proceed with mass production, shortening the time normally required to communicate back and forth on the revisions. “With 3D printing, we can deliver exactly what our customers want on time,” said Kenneth Wong, chief executive officer of Jetta Company Ltd. In addition, Jetta has vastly cut down on the cost per component for prototype development.
