3D Printing in the Automotive Sector

Additive Manufacturing in the Fast Lane

Make Production More Efficient with 3D Printers

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Concept Models
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Prototypes
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A-Class Parts
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Strong, Durable Parts
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Custom Tools, Jigs, Fixtures

Why does the automotive industry need 3D printing?

In the automotive industry, the need for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions is paramount. By incorporating 3D printers into your operations and embracing digital part design, your company can achieve significant time and cost savings. In-house 3D printing capabilities lets you control the entire production process, eliminating the need for outsourcing parts manufacturing. This empowers you to streamline your operations, reduce lead times, and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

What can you achieve with 3D printing?

3D printers are able to create custom tools for specific applications quickly and cheaply. Print, test and re-design new ideas within a matter of days. You can print end-use and bespoke parts, production tools, functional prototypes, assembly tools and much more.

Why printing over conventional manufacturing?

Having a digital library of parts that can be printed on demand means you can save massively on storage costs. And you can easily share the files with across the world for remote editing and printing, thus enabling distributed manufacturing.

3D printing is helping the automotive industry respond faster to changes. Be at the forefront of innovation by embracing additive manufacturing.

 

Considering using additive manufacturing?

Turbo charge your capabilities with additive manufacturing. Print your parts at speed, improve processes. Bring additive manufacturing in-house to upskill and empower your engineers to drive success.

Feel free to contact Additive-X for more information about our additive manufacturing solutions.

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Ideal for Automotive Printing

Formlabs Fuse
1+ 30W

High-quality Benchtop industrial SLS 3D Printer for nylon powder printing without supports.

Formlabs
Form 4

An affordable, industrial-quality LFD 3D printer that consistently delivers.

Markforged
X7

The most powerful composite and continuous fibre 3D printer on the market.

Markforged Metal X System

Simple and safe metal 3D printing for strong next day parts.

Builder1500 PRO HC

Large and wide Builder Extreme industrial FFF 3D Printer + Heated Chamber.

Drive Your Success With Efficient Processes

Improve manufacturing with 3D Printing at every stage of the vehicle life-cycle

How Labman Automation Cut Down Costs by 75% with 3D Printing

How Labman Automation Cut Down Costs by 75% with 3D Printing

How Labman Automation Cut Down Costs by 75% with 3D Printing

How Labman Automation Cut Down Costs by 75% with 3D Printing

How Labman Automation Cut Down Costs by 75% with 3D Printing

How Labman Automation Cut Down Costs by 75% with 3D Printing

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Case Studies

Read about real life success stories from people like Vital Auto who use Formlabs’ 3D printing technology for concept models and production parts.

Improving Formula Student Engine Performance with 3D Printing

3D Printing Ergonomic Tank Extenders with MonkeyGripp and BCN3D

How Vital Auto Makes Concept Cars With Formlabs Printers

3D Printing Tools, Jigs, and Fixtures with Ford and Ultimaker

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3D Success In Videos

See how real life businesses make the most of 3D printing in the automotive industry.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students Design Car with 3D Printed Parts on the Metal X

Markforged Academic Engineering Success Story

3D Printing Custom Car Part with Formlabs

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News & Blog

Keep up to date with the latest automotive additive manufacturing news

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3D Printing and Electric Vehicles - An Unlimited Opportunity 

Global Automotive Supplier Brose Turns to SLS 3D Printing to Produce End-Use Car Parts

3D Printing Helps Dorman Keep Pace with Automotive OEMs

Using 3D Printing to Make Heat Resistant End Use Parts and Spares for Motorsport

How Cannon Air Force Base 3D Prints Tools for Airmen in the Field

3D Printing and Electric Vehicles - An Unlimited Opportunity 

Case Study: How Volkswagen Autoeuropa Uses 3D Printing to Manufacture Custom Tools and Prototypes

AF Rayspeed Ltd 3D Prints Custom Lambretta Parts with the Ultimaker 3

Dunlop Systems and Components Saves Thousands with Markforged Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

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How Labman Automation Cut Down Costs by 75% with 3D Printing

Case Study: How Volkswagen Autoeuropa Uses 3D Printing to Manufacture Custom Tools and Prototypes

AF Rayspeed Ltd 3D Prints Custom Lambretta Parts with the Ultimaker 3

Pankl Racing Systems         

Dunlop Systems and Components Saves Thousands with Markforged Carbon Fiber 3D Printing