The main driver in 3D printing for vehicles is not printing the entire vehicle, but a move to 3D printing tooling and end-use parts. According to SmarTech, prototyping has only penetrated automotive prototyping by 15% to 20%. Ford, for example, has been 3D printing prototypes for over 20 years to decrease design time. Recently, the company joined others in investing in a new 3D printing technology to explore using it as a means for production. 3D Printing also finds its use in remanufacturing. This is to reduce inventory or generate parts that OEMs may not be producing or storing anymore. However, parts aren’t the only way that 3D printing can help the automotive industry. More companies are adopting 3D printing for jigs and fixtures. Going forward Topogrpahical Optimization is virtually impossible to manufacture with traditional methods, but 3D printing has the potential to handle complex geometries in a minimal waste process with lightweight materials. While different types of plastic printing are grabbing headlines, some companies are looking at large metal parts. Major Areas of Application today are:
Technology :Stereolithography (SLA)
Brand : SHINING3D
EP-A650 Pro Stereolithography 3D Printer is developed by SHINING3D, which is professional in 3D printing technology. The system is user friendly.
Technology :Stereolithography (SLA)
Brand : SHINING3D
Based on years of experience at 3d digital technology, laser scanning strategy optimization technology and the successful experience of EP-A650, EP-A450, EP-A350 resin 3d printers, Eplus3D launched the new large size parts & mass production resin 3d printer EP-A800.
Technology :SLS Technology
Brand : TPM
TPM3D P series systems produce high quality, tough end-use plastic, flexible or alumide parts. Parts can be used for accurate prototyping and vacuum forming, also produce functional parts with a high-strength and high-quality surface finish.
Technology :SLS Technology
Brand : TPM
TPM3D P Series systems produce high quality, tough end-use plastic, flexible or alumide parts. Parts can be used for accurate prototyping and vacuum forming, also produce functional parts with a high-strength and high-quality surface finish.
Technology :SLS Technology
Brand : EP
Eplus3D EP-P420 adopts polymer powder bed fusion (PPBF™) technology, with max up to 420x420x465mm building cylinder, ensures you the capability to print medium & large size parts for customized products and small batch production.
Technology :Binder Jet/PCM ( Sand Casting )
Improve Sand Foundry’s efficiency and versatility with PCM 800. With a decent build size of 800 x 750 x 500mm, it provides rapid prototyping for complex casting parts in medium or small size for a variety of industries.
Technology :Binder Jet/PCM ( Sand Casting )
With a maximum build size of 1200X1000X600mm, PCM 1200 can provide rapid prototyping for complex casting parts in medium or small size for various industries such as automotive, pump and valve, molding etc.
Technology :Metal 3D Printers & AM Systems (Laser)
The EP-M260 is an industrial grade metal 3D printer that uses advanced metal powder bed fusion (MPBF) technology.