3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on a digital design. It enables the production of complex and customized objects with various materials, ranging from plastics to metals, by depositing successive layers of material until the desired object is formed. Besides its technical advantages, additive manufacturing also shortens complex production processes, enables distributed manufacturing and is more sustainable than traditional manufacturing.
Champion Plastics in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is using additive manufacturing not to produce parts, but to boost speed, quality, and innovation across operations—helping drive 25–30% growth, 100% on-time delivery, and zero quality defects while reskilling its workforce for the future.
