Laser cutting and printing have speed advantages, which is an ideal choice for rapid prototyping manufacturing process. However, laser cutting often has a small advantage in this field because it can be used for manufacturing and prototyping. On the other hand, 3D printing is generally not used for finished products or sold items, although engineers in some industries are experimenting with different materials to obtain a more durable structure. In many cases, 3D printing is used to simulate the design to identify potential defects and improvements before manufacturing, or to create molds for the production of specific items. This is largely because the tools used by 3D printers are different from laser cutting machines that can cut metal. 3D printers use less durable materials.

In addition, cost is one of the main factors leading many manufacturers to choose laser cutting machines. Although some materials are expensive, the price of resins for 3D printing is still high. Generally, cheap adhesives are durable enough for temporary models. For example, when developing a game, the original is made of cardboard. However, for later versions, manufacturers want something more upscale. It tried to make these works with a 3D printer, but was disappointed with the time it took to create a work. Using 3D printing technology, the cost of the work is 90 minutes and $45. This work is also a single color, which is not what he wants. Using laser cutting machines, manufacturers can quickly produce multiple pieces of wood in just 30 seconds at almost the same cost. Because the pieces are wood, they can be customized with paint to give manufacturers the flexibility they want.

In other words, professional laser cutting machines are expensive, but they have some advantages over 3D printers because they can cut a variety of materials, cut larger sizes, and are used to make finished products or finished parts. Not to mention, many manufacturers find that 3D printing is not the ideal choice they need, while other methods of building objects, such as laser cutting, are preferable. This is not to say that 3D printing does not have its application, but laser cutting should not be ignored.