Summary
Konica Minolta brought 3D prototyping in house for Centor Australia with the Projet 660 and managed print services, speeding up design iteration.
CHALLENGE
- Needed to replace an ageing 3D printer
- Wanted it managed like any other office device
- Outsourced prototypes took days to a week
SOLUTION
- 3D Systems Projet 660 full colour 3D printer
- Konica Minolta managed print services
BENEFITS
- 3D parts available overnight instead of days
- Faster design iteration
- Clearer stakeholder feedback with physical prototypes
- Design team freed from equipment troubleshooting
Customer Success Story: Centor Australia
Centor is a Brisbane based designer and manufacturer with over 60 years in the window and door industry. Its R&D team relied on 3D printing for prototyping but needed to replace an ageing machine.
Konica Minolta supplied a 3D Systems Projet 660 alongside managed print services, treating it like any other office printer. Prototype turnaround dropped from days to overnight, speeding up design iteration and freeing the team from equipment troubleshooting.
By offering a 3D printer with a managed services component, Konica Minolta is helping to normalise 3D printing and make it a part of everyday work life.
Michael Smith · Senior Industrial Designer, Centor Australia
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