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Same Layers, Different Crunch
by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 1, 2025
What Do KitKats and 3D Printed Tools Have in Common? Layers, of course.

Nestlé, the maker of KitKats, started 3D printing spare parts for the very machines that churn out its chocolate bars and other products across three factories in the UK. Partnering with Markforged, Nestlé’s York-based 3D printing workshop plans to print at least 5% of its factory inventory in-house. Nestlé says the initiative has led to substantial cost savings over traditional manufacturing.

Source: Nestlé
About the Author:
Carolyn is All3DP’s senior editor and a journalist with 25+ years covering business and technology. Passionate about making tech accessible, her work also appears on Forbes.com.
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