FAQ's
related to your on demand production
1. How is Partbox connected to the digital warehouse
Partbox is connected directly to the digital warehouse via mobile network. Partbox can be installed anywhere and no connection to the company network is required.
2. How much will it cost me to use the PARTBOX Ecosystem?
In order to be able to use the entire ecosystem, we have put together the starter package for you, with which you can start directly without any previous 3d printing. Our engineering support, as well as the 3D printer and the material are also included in the starter package.
3. For which parts can I use the PARTBOX Ecosystem?
With our Partbox system, a wide variety of business models can be mapped. Currently we have customers using our system for the following use cases:
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jigs , tools or prototypes
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Spare & wear parts
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Shop parts
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Individualization e.g. insoles
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4. Can I use any material
Within our existing ecosystem, we use the technically high quality PARTBOX Black material, which is used exclusively for the 3D printer.
At the same time, there is also the possibility of customization if the use case fits our overall approach
5. How does the PARTBOX 3D printer print in such good quality
The high quality components, such as ball screws, the solid frame and the precision guiding, build into Partbox, ensure a very precise positioning of the print head. The direct extrusion principle ensures exact dosing of the filament and the housing keeps the printing process stable. Since Partbox is limited to one material only, there setup is perfectly tuned.
6. What does the license generator do?
With the license generator, you can give your business partner access to a specific print file. You can control the quantity of parts that your business partner can produce of this specific part. The intellectual property for the part is stored securely in Partbox and it is only transmitted directly to the printer.
7. What can I do if I need many 3D parts in a short period of time
For a short term peak in capacity, you can also access the Partbox printing farm, if you have purchased a Partbox package.
8. How can I buy a printing license?
The PARTBOX OS streaming platform is connected directly to the Transaction Network Webshop. Printing licenses can be purchased online at any time.
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