Stratsys Ltd., Eden Prairie, Minn., and its subsidiary Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, Valencia, Calif., now are offering consulting services for 3-D printing. The two companies — a 3-D printer manufacturer and a provider of advanced manufacturing services, respectively — will provide the services through their Professional Services group. Consultants can help engineers, designers and management teams better understand when and how to take advantage of 3-D printing.
"There's a knowledge gap on how to advance manufacturing," said Bob Wolter, professional services manager at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. "While some manufacturers are unsure when or where to start incorporating 3-D printing, others need additional expertise to maximize integration." He added that the consultatns advise on any technologies that can meet customer needs, not merely those offered by Stratasys.
