In recent years, global supply chains have shown just how vulnerable they can be. Delays, shortages, and soaring logistics costs have forced manufacturers to rethink how and where they produce. For businesses looking to reduce risk and take back control, localised, automated production offers a powerful alternative and that’s exactly where large-format 3D printing fits in.
At Rapid Fusion, we build industrial additive manufacturing systems that give organisations the tools to manufacture on their own terms. Whether it’s creating production tooling, composite moulds or functional end-use parts, our machines make it possible to bring production in-house and closer to the point of need.
So, why does it matter?
Fewer suppliers, fewer headaches
When you produce parts in-house, you eliminate the delays and costs that come with relying on third parties. There's no waiting for quotes, no chasing deliveries, and no surprises at customs. You're in control of the timeline and the quality.
On-demand production
Traditional supply chains often depend on high-volume manufacturing and bulk ordering. But with additive manufacturing, parts can be made as needed. Whether you're producing five parts or fifty, there’s no need for tooling changes or minimum order quantities.
Lower costs, higher flexibility
Pellet-based 3D printing, like the systems we offer at Rapid Fusion, uses raw thermoplastic pellets—an industrial material that’s up to 90% cheaper than filament. That means more accessible production, lower cost per part, and less pressure to outsource.
At Rapid Fusion, we’ve seen organisations across aerospace, energy, construction and research turn to these approaches as a way to simplify their workflows. The aim isn’t to replace everything but to regain control over critical processes, especially when external supply chains are stretched thin.
In-house, localised production doesn’t solve every challenge. But for many, it’s becoming a valuable tool to increase resilience, improve speed and keep innovation moving without being held back by the next disruption.
Curious about how large-format 3D printing could fit into your workflow? Let’s talk.
