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Focus Your 3D Printing Efforts On the Best Part Candidates

Product Video Devin Culham | October 22, 2024 | 3 min read

3YOURMIND tackles equipment sustainment challenges by improving decision-making and helping companies identify the best parts for additive manufacturing.

Get a high-level overview by watching our explainer video!

Do you find it challenging to maintain your equipment because the parts you need are no longer produced or are on backorder?

If so, you may already know the benefits of 3D printing for on-demand spare parts. However, identifying which parts can be effectively 3D printed can be complex, especially in environments with extensive machinery and numerous components.

This is where 3YOURMIND comes into play. Our solution enables enterprises to analyze their part inventory, identifying opportunities for on-demand 3D printing efficiently and effectively.

Streamlined Analysis for 3D Printing Opportunities

3YOURMIND software can conduct two types of analyses that address AM compatibility challenges:

1. Large-Scale Inventory Analysis
This top-down approach allows organizations to quickly identify which parts are suitable for 3D printing by evaluating hundreds or thousands of parts at once.

2. Focused Individual Use Case Screening
The bottom-up approach enables a detailed assessment of individual parts for more specific needs, ensuring that the most critical components are evaluated for 3D printing potential. 

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Pictured: 3YOURMIND helps users quickly see whether a part is suitable for additive manufacturing based on technical feasibility, economic savings, and custom assessments.

Assessing Part Data for Manufacturability


3YOURMIND's part screening capabilities go beyond simple use case identification. It evaluates part data for manufacturability using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:

  • Cost Savings Potential
  • Lead Time Reduction
  • Technical Compatibility
  • CO2 Emissions

These metrics help organizations decide which parts to prioritize for 3D printing.

Tailored Recommendations with Advanced Technology

Utilizing advanced geometric analysis and years of industry expertise, 3YOURMIND recommends the most suitable 3D printing technology for your parts. With a database of over 800 printers, our solution can be fully customized to include your specific machines and data, ensuring that recommendations align with your existing printing capabilities.

Manufacturability Checks
Pictured: 3YOURMIND offers manufacturability checks, which help you compare print feasibility between different technologies and provide optimization suggestions based on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) guidelines.

Supporting Non-Experts with Design Guidelines

3YOURMIND also provides valuable design guidelines that empower non-experts to adhere to essential design rules. This guidance ensures that parts are printed correctly the first time, minimizing errors and improving overall production efficiency.

Centralize, Standardize, and Digitize

Our solution enables organizations to centralize and standardize data, creating a comprehensive digital part catalog. This catalog allows for easy access and assessment of new or existing parts for Additive Manufacturing (AM) compatibility, streamlining the maintenance and repair processes.

See Why Our Customers Choose 3YOURMIND

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, leveraging 3D printing for spare parts is not just a trend; it's a necessity. 3YOURMIND empowers organizations to overcome challenges associated with sourcing parts, enabling them to maintain equipment effectively and efficiently.

If you’re ready to explore how 3YOURMIND can enhance your part identification process and unlock the full potential of 3D printing, request a demonstration by filling out the form below to learn more about our innovative solutions!