Adopting new manufacturing technology often sparks the same questions: How long will this take to learn? What if we get it wrong? Will our team actually use it?

At Mark3D, we’ve heard these concerns from engineering teams across aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. And with the explosion of digital workflow – industrial 3D printing, AI-assisted design, and high-precision scanning, they’re more understandable than ever.

But here’s the truth: low-risk 3D printing adoption is absolutely possible. New technology doesn’t have to mean a steep learning curve.

With the right support ecosystem, you can start benefiting from advanced tools long before you commit to training, workflow changes, or capital investments.

That’s exactly why Mark3D and our new bureau service StrongParts work hand-in-hand.

Why Services Matter for Low-Risk 3D Printing Adoption

StrongParts’ scanning and bureau services allow companies to experience the impact of 3D printing and digitilisation without needing to become experts on day one. Whether you’re evaluating Markforged printers or exploring digital spare parts workflows, this service-led approach supports low-risk 3D printing adoption by allowing you to validate:

  • part performance
  • ROI and cost reduction
  • supply chain benefits
  • design and workflow improvements

… before you even unbox a machine or deploy your first scanner.

This lowers your risk, accelerates your learning, and gives your team confidence that the technology is a good fit. Think of it as a “try before you transform” path, hands-on outcomes without hands-on complexity.

Bridging Mark3D & StrongParts: A Smoother Path to Digital Manufacturing

Mark3D brings the hardware, materials, software ecosystem, and deep application experience. StrongParts brings scanning expertise and bureau capability that lets you test, iterate, and validate digital workflows immediately.

Together, we give you a safe, low-friction entry point:

  • No pressure to change internal processes right away
  • No upfront requirement for specialist skills
  • No risk of buying tech before you understand its ROI

You get the impact of new technology now, and the training and onboarding can follow at your pace.

Three Barriers You Don’t Need to Worry About

  1. You Don’t Need In-House Expertise on Day One.
    Most teams assume they need trained designers, scanning specialists, or additive experts before they start. Not true.
  2. You Don’t Need a Fully Reshaped Workflow to See ROI
    The idea of changing established workflows can freeze progress. but you don’t need to overhaul anything to begin. With bureau printing and scanning services, you can slot digital manufacturing into your existing process and expand only when the benefits are proven – another core element of low-risk 3D printing adoption.
  3. You Don’t Need to Risk Capital to Prove the Use Case
    The fear of “buying the wrong tech” is one of the biggest blockers. Services eliminate that risk. You can develop prototypes, jigs, fixtures, tooling, or spare parts with StrongParts – then Mark3D helps translate those results into a clear, data-backed investment case.

Lowering the Learning Curve, Raising Confidence

Digital manufacturing is evolving fast – but adopting it doesn’t have to be hard.

With Mark3D and StrongParts working together, you get:

  • a low-risk entry point
  • expert-led delivery
  • hands-on results before you commit
  • training and adoption support when you’re ready

Whether you want to validate Markforged capabilities, digitise critical spares, or explore scanning-to-print workflows, we’ll help you unlock the value without the friction.

New technology should empower teams – not intimidate them.

And with the right partners, it absolutely can.