A3D Manufacturing
On-Demand Webinar

Hybrid Manufacturing Demystified: When to Print, When to Machine, and Why it Matters

Learn how to make smarter, data-driven decisions about when to use additive manufacturing versus traditional machining—and how to leverage both for maximum value. 

Hybrid Manufacturing: When to Print, When to Machine

Today, companies are using hybrid strategies to strengthen supply chains and speed innovation. In this on-demand recording, you will learn how hybrid manufacturing works and where it creates the most value in modern production. 

Using real-world examples, you’ll begin to understand the pros and cons of hybrid manufacturing and how to evaluate business cases for 3D printed parts. 

You will learn: 

  • What hybrid manufacturing is, different hybrid manufacturing approaches, and the core technologies enabling it.  
  • See drawbacks analyzed, including machine cost, workflow complexity, programming expertise required, and part size constraints. 
  • To identify when AM is ideal: during low-volume production, rapid prototyping, weight reduction, or supply chain resilience. 
  • To compare unit cost, tooling cost, lead time, and total cost for additive versus CNC or molding. 

This is an ideal session for those who want to understand when and why to choose hybrid manufacturing.  

What You Will Learn

Understand when additive manufacturing makes sense,

including factors like low-volume production, complex geometries, and accelerated development cycles.

Learn how to evaluate costs and trade-offs

between additive, CNC machining, and molding. 

See what challenges to anticipate

when integrating additive and traditional workflows.

Your Speakers

Donte Wesly, 3D Printing Application Engineer, Hawk Ridge Systems 

  • Technical Background: University of Washington Alumni
    • BS in Materials Science & Engineering (with honors) 
  • Industry Experience: 10 years in the Digital Manufacturing industry
    • 4,400+ projects delivered 
  • Community Outreach: Highschool and University STEM

  • Pastimes: Golf, Snowboarding, Gardening, Dog Dad

Jon Toews, Senior Vice President, A3D Manufacturing 

Jon leads A3D Manufacturing. A complete Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider, helping companies bridge the gap between design and production with high-quality, scalable manufacturing solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning engineering software and manufacturing strategy, Jon brings a unique end-to-end perspective to today’s digital-to-physical product lifecycle.