Case Study: Pratt & Miller achieves faster, more efficient prototyping and increased profitability with 3D Systems ZPrinter

3D Systems ZPrinter® is Pratt & Miller’s Full-Color, In-House Champion

Pratt & Miller, a leading engineering firm for automotive, commercial, military and aerospace clients, needed faster ways to communicate ideas, accelerate design decisions and meet tight timelines and quality standards. They initially purchased a 3D Systems ZPrinter® for marketing visualization but quickly discovered broader engineering needs for hands-on inspection, stress visualization and rapid mold prototyping.

By using the ZPrinter for full‑color models, color‑coded stress prints, wax‑infiltration molds and lost‑mold casting, Pratt & Miller sped up decision‑making, reduced mold reprints and saved time and materials. The in‑house prints produced accurate, smooth, reusable molds and complex parts (improving airflow and finish), boosting efficiency, design quality and profitability.

Pratt & Miller

Gary Latham

Design Manager