3D Printer Manufacturer Deploys Connected Worker Platform for PPE Production
Case study showing how a 3D printer maker used Tulip's no-code platform to scale face shield output from 5,000 to 14,000 units per week during COVID-19.
The manufacturer needed to run 24/7 additive manufacturing of PPE while limiting on-site staff. They implemented Tulip apps for job routing, machine monitoring, downtime tracking, and integrated work instructions across dozens of industrial 3D printers. Real-time dashboards provided utilization and output KPIs, enabling data-driven decisions that increased weekly throughput without expanding headcount.
No-code apps enabled rapid deployment of job routing and machine monitoring without IT support
Integrated digital work instructions reduced errors for new operators during high-volume production
Automatic machine state detection and downtime reason capture improved visibility across the print farm
KPI dashboards tracked operator output and printer utilization to support throughput decisions
Platform flexibility allowed extension from PPE production into quality and lean initiatives post-crisis
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