Increase Strength of 3D Printed Parts by Splitting the Model and Optimizing Orientation

by Gioia G | Feb 5, 2026 | Case Study, Applications, OmniTECH

Case study: Diehl Controls Increase strength of 3D printed parts is often limited by anisotropy in FFF printing—especially along layer lines. This case study shows how splitting the model and optimizing orientation improved multi-axis durability for a Diehl Controls...

Breaking Vendor Lock-In: How Omni TECH Reduces Machine Downtime Costs

by Gioia G | Jan 20, 2026 | Knowledge, News, OmniTECH

Learn how the Omni TECH industrial 3D printer helps maintenance engineers eliminate vendor lock-in, reduce spare parts lead times from 8 weeks to 3 days, and achieve ROI in the first year. Every maintenance engineer knows the scenario: a critical component on a...

3D Printing Impossible-to-Machine Large 3D Parts for Hexapods

by Gioia G | May 9, 2025 | Aerospace, Applications, Case Study, Defense, OmniTECH

More than ever, the way we are manufacturing is changing. In particular, due to increased issues such as the Global Supply Chain Crisis of 2022 or even the COVID-19 pandemic itself, we are seeing the benefits of local manufacturing. For this reason, the adoption of...

On-Demand Parts for Legacy Armor: Maintaining BMP-1 Vehicles with Omni3D’s Large-Format Printing

by Gioia G | May 8, 2025 | Applications, Case Study, Defense, Industries, Maintenance, OmniPRO, OmniPROHT, OmniTECH

Maintaining a fleet of BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles—still deployed by several NATO militaries—presents major logistical hurdles. Designed in the Cold War era, these vehicles are still essential for modern defense operations, yet sourcing replacement parts has...

3D Printed Fairings for Suborbital Rocket Boosters: Lighter, Faster, Mission-Ready

by Gioia G | May 6, 2025 | Aerospace, Applications, Case Study, Industries, OmniTECH

In the rapidly advancing world of aerospace engineering, every gram and every second count. When the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation embarked on the development of Poland’s ILR-33 Bursztyn suborbital rocket, they faced a key challenge: producing...

Revolutionizing Aerospace Tooling: How Collins Aerospace Cut Costs and Lead Times with 3D Printing

by Gioia G | May 6, 2025 | Aerospace, Applications, Case Study, Industries, OmniTECH

In a sector where reliability, precision, and speed are critical, Collins Aerospace – a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies – has taken a bold step forward by integrating industrial 3D printing into its production workflow. Known for its pioneering...