Case Study: Phifer achieves rapid, cost-efficient prototype-to-production with 3D Systems' On Demand Manufacturing

3D Systems Guides PhiferWire Through Prototype to Full Production Process

PhiferWire Products, the world’s largest maker of fiberglass and aluminum insect screening, wanted to expand into a new category with the PhiferReader, a portable plastic book stand. Lacking experience with plastic parts, the company needed a smooth, cost‑efficient path from CAD prototype to full production.

3D Systems’ On Demand Manufacturing (Quickparts) provided hands‑on design support, instant online CAD quoting and QuickTurn injection mold tooling, acting as a single source from 3D‑printed prototypes to production parts. The collaborative process and dedicated project management delivered significant time and cost savings and positioned the PhiferReader for rapid scale‑up and an upcoming QVC launch.

Phifer

Scott Clark

Manufacturing Support Manager