FASTSIGNS Dips a Toe into 3D Printing

Graphics and signage company FASTSIGNS is launching a new 3D printing services pilot program at select FASTSIGNS locations. The chain of privately owned and franchised locations will begin offering multiple 3D printing options in three US markets.

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. operates and franchises over 560 locations worldwide offering local, low cost signage, visual marketing and printing options to multiple industries. The company began exploring 3D printing options several years ago and believes that with its background in visual presentation and communication the technology could enhance the signage and marketing options already available to its customers.

“We are continuously watching for and learning about new technologies that have the potential to make visual communications more interesting and impactful to and for our customers,” said CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Catherine Monson. “By providing professional 3D printing, we are able to offer one more solution that can be used to create comprehensive visual communication solutions to help businesses develop innovative new products or solve manufacturing challenges.”

Here is a video showing off some of FASTSIGNS 3D printing services:

The company has teamed up with three of its franchised locations to begin offering the new services to their customer bases. FASTSIGN locations in San Diego, California, in Glendale, Wisconsin, and in Lakeview, Illinois have already begun offering 3D printing services.

“Through the addition of 3D printing services, we can help customers produce conceptual models of new products in the early creation stages,” continued Monson. “And, we can provide the signs and visual graphics for the branding, packaging and promotional needs of the same companies.”

The three FASTSIGNS locations offer prints from professional grade 3D printers in high quality thermoplastics. The service is available to anyone, from the small business, startup and even the customer who only needs a few figurines 3D printed.