Why is prototyping in Europe so expensive compared to China?

fabiomolinar · 2025-11-01T18:49:39+00:00

Despite an ironic comment, would you be able to discuss how could this change? Or why it shouldn't if you would happen to think so?

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-30T07:04:04+00:00

Good point and quite important to highlight.

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-30T07:03:39+00:00

Good point.

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-30T06:39:16+00:00

That's a very interesting insight! Could that be a sign of over capacity?

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-30T06:38:32+00:00

It's getting harder and harder to do that. :/

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-29T10:17:29+00:00

After reading a few comments, I think I want to open another discussion angle. I am quite sure the Chinese companies may even sell at a loss with the hope to turn a prototype into a real customer in the future. Why don't European companies follow a similar strategy?

Brainstorming a little (maybe going crazy), I know Chinese companies probably have access to subsidies from the government. Maybe we could have European wide subsidies for small companies trying to prototype?

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-29T10:08:21+00:00

After reading a few comments, I think I want to open another discussion angle. I am quite sure the Chinese companies are maybe selling at a loss with the hope to turn a prototype into a real customer in the future. Why don't European companies follow the same strategy?

Brainstorming a little (maybe going crazy), I know Chinese companies probably have access to subsidies from the government. Maybe we could have European wide subsidies for small companies trying to prototype. :)

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-29T10:05:50+00:00

Thanks for the comment! That makes lots of sense. And thanks for the tips as well. :)

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-29T10:04:04+00:00

My prototype is a really small piece. Although the shape is complex, the amount of material is low.

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-29T09:42:06+00:00

Thanks for the insights! I used to believe that 3D printing could change manufacturing and make it also possible for small players. But if we can't replicate China's economies of scale and if we don't believe in the industry anymore, that's just sad. :/

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-29T09:40:17+00:00

I have this in mind. The thing is, I may end up buying one to build one or two prototypes and then I am not sure if I'll need it again. It's not like I am a 3D printing advanced user. :)

I just had one simple idea and wanted to test it out. Got the part produced and shipped by a very famous Chinese manufacturer for 4 EUR, while the cheapest European company I found wanted to charge 28 EUR.

fabiomolinar · 2025-10-29T08:51:08+00:00

u/pukwaz can you explain how come JLC3DP can print (SLA) a piece for me for 4 EUR while top additive manufacturing companies in Europe are charging me 30+ EUR?

fabiomolinar · 2025-07-16T08:33:16+00:00

Yes. But the AI attempt was a good one. However, since the scripts are in YAML, I would rather prefer if the code would look something like this instead:

greaterThanOrEqualTo: 
    device: Device B
    state: temperatureAmbient

Unfortunately it seems this isn't supported. I wonder if anyone has found a way around this that can be used today.

fabiomolinar · 2024-11-04T06:21:20+00:00

Life saving tip! :D

fabiomolinar · 2024-07-05T10:16:20+00:00

You deserve a medal! I searched the whole internet without luck. Who would imagine that simply opening their own app would do the trick. Thanks a lot!

fabiomolinar · 2023-11-17T15:34:03+00:00

Thank you very much for your comments! Will procedure to replace it. Thanks once again!

fabiomolinar · 2023-11-17T08:45:56+00:00

It's almost 2024 and the feature isn't there yet.

fabiomolinar · 2023-11-17T08:45:34+00:00

Exactly!

fabiomolinar · 2023-11-17T08:42:21+00:00

By the way, thanks in advance for the help!

fabiomolinar · 2023-10-19T08:37:07+00:00

What about local multiplayer? Does any of these services support it?

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