By simplifying the process and lowering the cost and lead time, additive manufacturing lowers the threshold of justifying new and improved tools. Creating or adjusting production components without tooling delivers better performance and a real value to manufacturers. Sporadically used jigs and fixtures can now be more easily fine-tuned, greatly enhancing the production process. Instead of outsourcing fixtures that are machined or fabricated, additive technology allows you to only print tools when you need them, resulting in greater overall productivity.