What is Additive Manufacturing in Consumer Goods?

Accelerating Product Design, Prototyping, and Market Launch

About Additive Manufacturing in Consumer Goods

Rapid Prototyping and Advanced 3D Printing for Everyday Products

Additive manufacturing is redefining consumer product development by giving designers and engineers the ability to bring ideas to life faster and more affordably than traditional methods. Without the need for costly molds or tooling, additive manufacturing allows for shorter development cycles, greater design freedom, and custom solutions that meet market demand.

From prototypes and low-volume runs to personalized products, this technology eliminates minimum order quantities and reduces risk, making it ideal for consumer goods brands looking to innovate quickly.

From Sketch to Shelf, Faster

Quotes in hours. Delivery in days. Consumer-ready solutions with speed and precision.

Rapid Quotes

Predictable Lead Times

Accelerated Production

Robust Technology Options

Evology’s additive manufacturing suite includes DMLS for durable metal parts, FDM for large prototypes and tooling, SLA for ultra-detailed models, and PolyJet for multi-material, full-color prototypes. Combined with our finishing capabilities, we deliver high-quality components ready for testing, validation, and production.

Leading Application Capabilities

Packaging prototypes
Consumer electronics housings
Wearable device components
Kitchen and household products

Eyewear frames
Custom lifestyle products
Display models and mockups
Trade show and retail prototypes

Our Experience and Capacity

Expertise in Additive + Digital Sheet Metal Forming (DSMF)

Evology’s hybrid capabilities pair tool-less sheet forming with advanced 3D printing, giving consumer brands the ability to iterate designs quickly, cut production costs, and accelerate product development timelines.

With a focus on speed, reliability, and flexibility, we help consumer goods companies reduce risk, explore customization, and bring products to market faster. From a single prototype to a short production run, Evology provides the agility needed in today’s fast-moving consumer market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3D printing used in consumer product development?BenMetaMartini2025-09-23T19:32:02-05:00

Is 3D printing used in consumer product development?

Yes; it’s widely used for prototyping, packaging, and even end-use consumer products.

Can additive manufacturing make durable consumer parts?BenMetaMartini2025-09-23T19:32:46-05:00

Can additive manufacturing make durable consumer parts?

Absolutely. With advanced polymers and metals, we produce parts that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.

Where is additive manufacturing used in consumer goods?BenMetaMartini2025-09-23T19:33:44-05:00

Where is additive manufacturing used in consumer goods?

Applications include packaging, appliances, wearables, electronics, and lifestyle products.

Why would a consumer goods company choose additive manufacturing?BenMetaMartini2025-09-23T19:34:19-05:00

Why would a consumer goods company choose additive manufacturing?

To reduce tooling costs, accelerate product development, test multiple design iterations, and explore personalization at scale.

Transform Your Consumer Products with Additive Manufacturing

Looking to shorten development cycles and stand out in a competitive market? Evology’s additive manufacturing services help consumer goods brands bring bold ideas to life with speed, precision, and flexibility.

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