Technotill, a Canadian agricultural products manufacturer, has found that using 3D printing in their R&D and testing efforts saves them significant time and money. Jason Knott of Framework Animation built parts for the testing, and he says his clients were thrilled at the results and surprised when the part in question, ultimately built with cast iron and carbide, survived the pressures involved. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/48469/3d-printing-groundbreaking


Below is a look at the 3D printed piece: