3D Printing Technology Fosters New Vision, Creative Design

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Introduction
Bostonian Jewelers, a family-owned business with over three generations of experience, has embraced 3D printing technology to enhance their jewelry design and manufacturing processes. This case study explores how the adoption of this technology has benefited their business.

Challenges and Solutions
The jewelry industry faced challenges due to rising precious metal costs and a softer economy. However, Bostonian Jewelers turned these challenges into opportunities by adopting 3D design and printing technology. This strategic move allowed them to bring production in-house, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

Benefits of 3D Printing
According to Hagop Matossian, the owner, and Alexandria, the chief designer, the key benefit of 3D printing is efficiency. By producing models in-house, they save money and gain more control over the manufacturing process, from design to casting quality. Previously, outsourcing models cost between $80 to $120 each, but now they can produce multiple models in one run, significantly reducing costs.

Technology and Equipment
Bostonian Jewelers uses the Solidscape R66®PLUS printer and ModelWorks® software, along with materials like plusCAST™ for building and Indura®Fill for support. Solidscape, Inc. is known for its high-precision 3D printers and materials, which are ideal for creating solid wax models for investment casting.

Conclusion
By integrating 3D printing technology, Bostonian Jewelers has set higher standards in the jewelry industry, offering creative custom designs and precise restorations. This technological advancement has not only improved their operational efficiency but also positioned them as leaders in innovative jewelry design.

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Customer Case Study 3D Printing Technology Fosters New Vision, Creative Design “Seeing these models being born right in front of our eyes, that's what excites me the most as a person. As a business owner I think about all the money I'm saving doing these models ourselves.” Hagop Matossian, Owner, Bostonian Jewelers Rising precious metals costs and a softer economy had a chilling effect on the Jewelry industry. That wasn’t the case for Bostonian Jewelers. Owners Hagop Matossian and his wife Alexandria embraced 3D design and printing technology to leverage their sought-after custom designs and grow their business to new level. “A single model costs you anywhere from $80 to $120. to outsource,” explains Hagop. “When you can build six models on one run, do the math – it’s quite simple.” Customer Profile For more than three generations, Bostonian Jewelers has been perfecting the art and technology of fine jewelry making. Creative custom designs and precise restorations by Bostonian has set higher standards for the jewelry industry. Bostonian Jewelers Toll Free: 1-888-523-0130 www.bostonianjewelers.com “One word: efficiency.” adds chief designer Alexandria. “Bringing everything in-house really makes everything so much faster, you're saving money. You have more control over everything, every aspect of manufacturing, from the quality of your cast to the quality of your build to the quality of your design--you're doing everything in your house under your own rules.” “We had been outsourcing all of our models for a number of years and we were really looking at the market to see what's going to be best for our business, and for our designs,” states Hagop, adding: “We did the research and came to Solidscape. That really encompasses a solution for our designs as well as our manufacturing." Solidscape System Printer: R66®PLUS Software: ModelWorks® Materials: • plusCAST™ - Build • Indura®Fill - Support Solidscape®, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-precision 3D printers, materials and software for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing, able to print solid wax models designed in CAD for investment casting. Solidscape®, Inc. | 316 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054-4115 USA | www.solid-scape.com

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