To designers, engineers and product managers, the value of additive manufacturing machines for rapid prototyping is unquestionable. Yet, in spite of the obvious value, it may not be clear how to convince the management and accounting departments that the benefits justify the capital expenditure.
The challenge is two-fold:
1) Conveying the value in objective terms
2) Writing the business case in a style that executive management embraces and the finance department understands.
To improve the odds of gaining approval, this white paper offers guidelines and tips for creating a compelling business case for the acquisition of additive manufacturing equipment for prototyping.