Case Study: Centor achieves faster, lower-cost custom door hardware prototyping with Markforged

Centor cuts prototype costs by 99% with Markforged

Centor, a developer of custom integrated doors, faced challenges with lengthy production times, inconsistent quality, and high costs when creating prototypes. Their in-house machinists were fully occupied fabricating low-volume components, and outsourced parts exacerbated these issues. Seeking an alternative, Centor turned to Markforged 3D printing technology.

By implementing an in-house Markforged 3D printer, Centor's team could rapidly iterate on designs and produce functional prototypes. This solution freed up machining bandwidth and allowed for quick validation of fit and form. The results were significant, with Centor achieving a 93% faster production time and a 99% lower cost for their prototypes. The efficiency gained removed a blockage to innovation, leading the company to plan for a Markforged printer in each of its four global factories.

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