APPLICATION OF 3D PRINTING IN AUTOMOTIVE

The use of 3D printing in the automotive industry

3D printing is widely used in the automotive industry, especially in the automotive sector. 3D printing technology shortens the time and reduces production costs. 3D printing allows, among others, the production of spare parts, tools, car structures, car components and prototyping.

Production of spare parts

Personalization

Savings and shortening of production time

Benefits of 3D printing in the automotive industry

Production of spare parts

3D printing is used to create tools and injection molds, which are necessary for the production of cars. 3D printing technology allows for quick and precise production of models, which significantly speeds up the production time and reduces costs. An additional advantage is the ability to easily introduce changes and the ability to adapt the tools to different car models.

Personalization

3D printing enables tailor-made production. It is possible to print single items and small series, eliminating the need to store large quantities of parts. In addition, it allows you to easily introduce changes and updates to designs during their production.

Savings and shortening of production time

3D printing technology is very useful in the production of electric cars. 3D printers allow you to create lightweight and efficient components, such as batteries, electronics housings and cooling system components. In addition, it is possible to optimize the layout of wires and cables, which significantly increases the efficiency and energy savings of electric vehicles.

Store information

The GLOBAL 3D company is a team of experts specializing in the implementation of 3D printing and 3D scanning technologies in industry and in research and development units. We offer professional advice on the construction of entire laboratories and the selection of individual devices.

Recommended 3D devices for use in the automotive industry:

Printing with advanced materials

Industrial 3D printers enable printing with advanced, technical materials that are necessary in the automotive industry. It is possible to print items with reinforced fibre such as carbon fibers and glass, characterized by lightness and durability. In addition, 3D printing enables printing from metal materials, such as aluminum or titanium, which are commonly used in the automotive industry.

Create complex geometries

3D printing allows you to print parts with complex geometries, which are very difficult to make using traditional methods. 3D printers allow you to create models with custom shapes that are optimized for performance and functionality. Examples of such components include complex cooling systems, ducts, structures inside the engine, and integrated power systems.

The use of 3D printing in the automotive industry:

• Prototyping - 3D printing technology is often used to prototype automotive parts and components. This enables quick creation and testing of projects, thus accelerating the design process and additionally reducing costs. In addition, thanks to 3D printing, you can easily make modifications and adapt projects to changing requirements
• Production of spare parts - 3D printing allows for quick and flexible creation of spare parts. Professional 3D printers enable printing of even very hard-to-reach or obsolete parts, thereby extending the life of older car models. In addition, custom parts can also be printed to meet specific customer requirements.
• Structure optimization - 3D printers allow for the creation of more optimized and lightweight car structures. 3D printing technology enables the design of elements with complex shapes and structures that are difficult to produce using traditional methods.
• Customization - 3D printing allows you to personalize cars by creating custom elements such as dashboards, gear knobs and mirror housings. The customer can adjust the appearance and functionality of their vehicles to their preferences and needs.
• Production of tools and dies - 3D printing technology is also used for the production of tools and dies used in the production processes of the automotive industry. This allows for quick and precise creation of these elements, which speeds up production time and reduces costs.

3D printing technology is of great importance in the automotive industry, contributing to innovation, optimizing production processes and creating more advanced solutions. 3D printing has great potential to revolutionize the way cars are designed, manufactured and used.

3D printing technology is still developing and new possibilities of its use in the automotive industry are emerging. 3D printing is a tool that contributes to innovation, optimization of production processes and the creation of more advanced solutions in this field.

Practical applications

SEAT and 3D printing: the next big step in automotive production?

More and more often in the news we see racing teams or research centers printing cars or bodies from new materials. All this is an undeniable sign of progress; in fact, it is the future! The next question is therefore inevitable: Will SEAT S.A. will it print cars?

Nissan - implementation of tools, instruments and accessories printed in 3D

Nissan uses a small BCN3D printer farm to produce 700 tools, jigs and fixtures at its factory in Barcelona. To view the specification of each part, BCN3D has developed a digital library. The use of 3D printers allowed the company to save a lot of time and money, while shortening the work from one week to one day, making the costs 20 times lower.