Discover the secrets to a successful contract manufacturing partnership in our latest video! We break down the challenges, best practices, and how to set clear expectations for a seamless production journey. In this video, we explore the challenges that make this industry difficult to navigate and share our experiences at Slant 3D, a leading 3D printing mass production company. We discuss the importance of clear communication, defining goals, and setting expectations to create successful partnerships and achieve great results. We also reveal how we've streamlined our services and adapted to better serve our clients. Whether you're a client or a service provider, this video will help you understand the nuances of contract manufacturing and how to make it work for you. #additivemanufacturing #3dprintfarm #manufacturingbusiness 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗 Get a Quote for Your Production Project: https://www.slant3d.com/ Slant 3D Etsy Plugin: https://www.slant3d.com/slant3d-etsy-integration Get Our STL's: https://www.angled.xyz/ Get Affordable High-Quality Filament: https://www.tangledfilament.com/ Try Shapr3D (Use Code: Slant3d): https://www.shapr3d.com/download?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=slant3d_affiliate Our Favorite Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/slant3d About Slant 3D 🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets Flexibility Slant 3D's Large-Scale 3D Print Farms utilize 1000's of FDM 3D printers working 24/7 to offer limitless scalability and unparalleled flexibility. Whether it's 100 or 100,000 parts, our system can handle it reliably, while still allowing for real-time design updates, ensuring products evolve with the times. This adaptability is key in today's fast-paced world. 🌿 Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Efficiency Embrace a system that drastically reduces carbon emissions by eliminating carbon-intensive steps in the supply chain, such as global shipping and warehousing. Our approach minimizes this footprint, offering a more sustainable manufacturing option. ⚙️ Digital Warehouses: Parts On-Demand Think of print farms as a "Digital Warehouse", meaning we can store your parts digitally on a server rather than physically on a shelf. parts are available on-demand, reducing the need for extensive physical inventory. Produced by Slant Media As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Why is Contract Manufacturing So Hard? 01:10 Clients: Be Clear About What You NEED 03:13 Manufacturers: Be Clear About What You HAVE 04:23 Collaboration is Hard 05:12 Set Very Clear Goals & Expectations 06:12 Outro Produced by Slant Media