{"id":2080,"date":"2026-02-03T09:07:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/?page_id=2080"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:07:32","slug":"on-demand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-print-for-tillverkningsindustri\/on-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"On demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>3D printing on demand<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>MANUFACTURING WITHOUT INVENTORIES, WAITING TIMES AND VULNERABLE SUPPLY CHAINS<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/order\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrder 3D printing\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/contact\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Med <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/order\/\">3D printing on demand<\/a> we produce your parts only when you need them, in the exact quantity required. You avoid capital tied up in stock, long lead times from foreign suppliers and the risk of being left without critical components when disruptions occur in global supply chains. At AM Printservice, we manufacture locally in Sweden and deliver within days.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional manufacturing models rely on high volumes, long-distance transport and just-in-time deliveries that work, until they don't. The pandemic, geopolitical tensions and transport disruptions have shown how vulnerable this model is. On-demand manufacturing with 3D printing offers a robust alternative where you retain control over your supply chain.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWhat is 3D printing on demand?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>On demand means that production starts only when you place your order. You upload a digital CAD file, select materials and get a quote directly in our online tool. After approval, production starts immediately, and your parts are dispatched as soon as they are ready.<\/p>\n<p>The technology is based on additive manufacturing, where materials are built up layer by layer. It requires no moulds, tools or extensive preparation. Each print is self-contained. It doesn't matter if you order one piece or a hundred. And because we produce locally in Sweden, both lead times and transport distances are shortened compared to importing from Asia or other continents.<\/p>\n<p>With a digital stock of CAD files ready to be produced when needed, you can replace traditional warehousing entirely. Your spare parts and components are always available without taking up physical space or tying up capital.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3D-parts_on-demand-production-and-prototypes-scaled.webp\" alt=\"3D printed industrial parts. Example of production on demand\" height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" title=\"3D parts_on demand production and prototypes\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAdvantages of on-demand production\t<\/h2>\n\t<h3><b>Eliminated stockpiling<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Physical warehouses cost money. Rent, insurance, capital tied up and the risk of components becoming obsolete before they are used. With on-demand, you don't need to keep spare parts in stock. Instead, you keep a digital library of CAD files that can be produced within days when the need arises.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Robust supply chain<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Global supply chains are vulnerable to everything from container ships getting stuck in canals to geopolitical conflicts and natural disasters. Manufacturing locally in Sweden reduces your dependence on foreign suppliers and long transport routes. AM Printservice is part of the initiative<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/samarbete-on-demand-2033\/\"> On Demand 2033<\/a> which works to strengthen the resilience of Swedish industry to supply disruptions.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Short lead times<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Traditional manufacturing requires tools, moulds and extensive preparation before production can start. With 3D printing, we skip these steps. From approved order to finished part often takes just a few working days, compared to weeks or months using conventional methods.<\/p>\n<h3><b>No minimum orders<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>You don't need to order thousands of units to get a reasonable unit price. With on-demand, the economics are the same whether you order one, ten or a hundred parts. This makes it ideal for customised components, spare parts for older machines and products with limited demand.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Design freedom and rapid iterations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>As no mould or tooling needs to be made, you can easily update the design between orders. Spot an opportunity for improvement? Update the CAD file and order the new version directly without extra costs for tooling changes.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWhen does on-demand pay off compared to injection moulding?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Formsprutning \u00e4r fortfarande \u00f6verl\u00e4gset f\u00f6r stora volymer, men kr\u00e4ver dyra verktyg som m\u00e5ste amorteras \u00f6ver m\u00e5nga tusen enheter. Som tumregel blir 3D-print on demand mer kostnadseffektivt \u00e4n formsprutning vid volymer under 200-500 enheter, beroende p\u00e5 delens komplexitet och storlek.<\/p>\n<p>On-demand is particularly well suited to early-stage products where the design is still subject to change, spare parts where demand is sporadic, and customised components that will never be produced in large volumes. Injection moulding is better suited to mature products with stable, high demand where the same design will be produced in thousands.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/se_automation_blog_image.png\" alt=\"3d printing for robots explained by Karl Eriksson, bto at SE Automation.\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"se_automation_blog_image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMA-One-AM-Printserivce-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"AM Print Service at IMA One\" height=\"2219\" width=\"2560\" title=\"IMA One-AM Printserivce\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMaterials for demanding applications\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We offer 3D printing on demand in a wide range of materials, customised to your requirements for strength, heat resistance and chemical resistance.<\/p>\n<p>For functional plastic parts are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/complete-guide-pa12-printing-in-plastic\/\"> PA12 (nylon)<\/a> our most popular choice. It combines mechanical strength with wear resistance and can withstand temperatures up to 80\u00b0C. It is suitable for everything from prototypes to end products in demanding industrial environments.<\/p>\n<p>When you need extra rigidity, we offer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/pa12-gb\/\"> PA12 GB<\/a> with glass beads. For parts that require good impact resistance and easy post-processing<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-abs-plastic\/\"> ABS<\/a> an excellent alternative.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need components to withstand extreme stresses? Our range of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/\"> 3D printing in metal<\/a> gives you access to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/316l-stainless-steel\/\"> stainless steel<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/3d-printing-aluminum\/\"> aluminium<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/3d-printing-in-titanium\/\"> titan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tOur technology\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-plastic\/complete-guide-hp-mjf-3d-printer\/\">HP Multi Jet Fusion<\/a> for plastic printing, an industrial technology that delivers parts with excellent surface finish, high detail accuracy and mechanical properties that match injection moulded components. For metal parts we use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal\/dmls\/\">DMLS technology<\/a> which melts metal powder layer by layer with a laser.<\/p>\n<p>Dessa teknologier g\u00f6r att vi kan producera reservdelar som inte bara fungerar lika bra som originalen &#8211; utan ofta b\u00e4ttre.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hp-3d-printed-robot-grippers.png\" alt=\"3D printing for robotic grippers\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1702\" title=\"hp-3d-printed-robot-grippers\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAreas of use\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>3D printing on demand is suitable for virtually any situation where you need physical components without traditional mass production.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Spare parts for machinery and equipment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>When a critical component breaks down, production stops. With on-demand, you don't need to keep spare parts in stock, you order them when the need arises. We have helped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-print-for-manufacturing-industry\/3d-print-for-machine-builders\/\">machine builder<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-print-for-manufacturing-industry\/\">manufacturing industry<\/a> producing spare parts for machines where the original parts are no longer manufactured.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Prototyping and product development<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>During the development phase, speed is of the essence. With on-demand, you create physical prototypes in days instead of weeks. Test fit, function, design, and iterate quickly based on the results.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Small series and specialised components<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>For products with limited demand, traditional manufacturing is often too expensive. With 3D printing on demand, you produce profitably even in small volumes. We regularly deliver to companies in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-print-for-manufacturing-industry\/3d-printing-for-automotive-industry\/\">automotive industry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-print-for-robot-integration\/\">robot integration<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-printed-drones\/\">drone manufacturing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Standing orders and recurring deliveries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Do you have components that need to be replenished regularly? We offer standing orders where we deliver the same parts at agreed intervals. You can update the design for the next delivery at any time without the extra cost of tooling changes.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGetting started with on-demand\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Ordering via AM Printservice is easy. Go to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/order\/\">order page<\/a>, Upload your CAD file in STEP or STL format and select your materials. You will receive a quote instantly and can authorise the order with a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to discuss a major project, set up standing orders or get advice on material selection? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> and we will help you. Call 010-788 83 50 or email info@amprintservice.com.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/order\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrder 3D printing\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3D-print on demand &nbsp; TILLVERKNING UTAN LAGER, V\u00c4NTETIDER OCH S\u00c5RBARA LEVERANSKEDJOR &nbsp; Best\u00e4ll 3D-utskrift Kontakta oss Med 3D-print on demand producerar vi dina delar f\u00f6rst n\u00e4r du beh\u00f6ver dem, i precis den m\u00e4ngd som kr\u00e4vs. Du slipper kapitalbindning i lager, l\u00e5nga ledtider fr\u00e5n utl\u00e4ndska leverant\u00f6rer och risken att st\u00e5 utan kritiska komponenter n\u00e4r st\u00f6rningar uppst\u00e5r [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":1359,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/template-pagebuilder.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2080","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2080"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2083,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2080\/revisions\/2083"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}