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C o v e r p h o t o i m a g e c o u r t e s y o f S t r a t a s y s + The 3D printing economy is coming and is seemingly threatening to transform every industry that we know. Its versatility and low-cost effciency in creating high quality prototypes will soon begin to radi- cally optimize production and manufacturing processes around the globe. In our cover story, we use Lamborghini as just one exam- ple a company using 3D printing to to manufacture its vehicle parts yielding far lower production costs and faster timeframes than their traditional processes. Method Cost Lead Time Traditional process $40,000 120 days 3d printing Technology $3,090 20 days savings $36,910 (92%) $36,910 (92%) How does 3d PrinTing CoMPare wiTH TradiTionaL ProCesses for LaMborgHini LaboraTories?