Quick Summary
• Printed Into the Part: Why Manufacturers Are Moving to 3D-Printed QR Codes March 5
Additional Context
When medical device manufacturer CONMED started using Rize’s additive manufacturing platform to embed QR codes directly into printed parts, the company’s group manager David Perron put it plainly: their development process “requires numerous iterations to get the part features just right.” Having a unique, unspoofable code built into every version of every part wasn’t a luxury, it was the only reliable way to know which iteration you were actually holding. For manufacturers still relying on adhesive labels and post-process ink marking, that’s a gap worth examining.
What a 3D-Printed QR Code Actually Is
Rather than being applied after manufacturing, the QR matrix is embedded into the CAD model itself — as raised relief or recessed grooves — becoming a permanent feature of the part. There