The basic advantage was not needing a distributor, which was one of the less reliable parts of the ignition system. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
Those moving parts can fail, and some manufacturers may indeed design more reliable parts than others. (howtogeek.com)
His duties include translating the technology behind the company's metal 3D printing systems into reliable parts for customers, and identifying opportunities to expand manufacturing capabilities through additive manufacturing. (edisonawards.com)