3D Printing in Automotive
nnovation never happened so fast
With an Ultimaker you can 3D print highly accurate, functional prototypes or tools that can withstand lots of abuse. This gives engineers and designers the ability to improve and test designs quickly. And it cuts down lead times to days, instead of weeks compared to traditional methods.
- Concept models
- Functional testing
- Custom tools & parts
- Jigs, fixtures & gauges
- Small production runs
Why choose an Ultimaker
in automotive?
- 3D printing shrinks the development process from months to a matter of days
- You’re able to test ideas quickly and discover what does and doesn’t work. New iterations have no cost penalties
- It’s easy to personalize and tweak parts to uniquely fit your needs at no extra cost and in just a matter of hours
- Engineers can discuss a design with peers or rapidly test the market potential at a trade-show
- You can verify a design before investing in an expensive molding tool
3D printed examples in automotive
Design validation
Validate the manufacturability of the design at early stages by printing the actual part. New iterations can be easily in-house made within a few hours, with no cost penalties.
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Fit testing
With 3D printing, companies like Eventuri are able to quickly create prototypes and perform functional and fit testing before developing the final carbon-fibre parts.
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Functional prototypes
3D printing custom functional prototypes in-house allows for faster and more efficient production process, from design and testing, through to production and post-processing.
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Tools, jigs, and fixtures
3D printing enabled Volkswagen Autoeuropa to test construction and assembly tools, reduce their development times by 95% and achieve a 91% cost reduction.
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Trusted automotive designs
Using an Ultimaker 2+
The freedom to explore and prototype new ideas with an Ultimaker 2+ helps you make the most of every project in a cost-effective and time-efficient way. It’s a winning formula.
