3D Printing in the Automotive Aftermarket: Custom & Low-Volume Production

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3D Printing in the Automotive Aftermarket: Custom & Low-Volume Production

The automotive industry was one of the first to fully grasp the magnitude of customization with 3D printing and add it to their factory floor. With decades of additive experience, the sector largely uses 3D printing not just for prototyping but has expanded to manufacturing custom end-use vehicle parts.

AM customization is commonly used for car tuning, specialized commercial vehicles, and car modifications for people with disabilities. The reason is simple – one of the biggest wins of 3D printing is affordable low-volume production. Read more about how the industry makes the most of additive technology by exploring AM applications and examples from automotive giants.

In this eBook, we deep dive into:

Different types of Low Volume Production
The need for 3d Printing in Vehicle Customization
The main Barriers to Vehicle Customization
3D Printing in different Product Development Stages
The benefits of 3D Printing in vehicle customization

From the Print Bed to the Sky: 3D Printing Aerospace-Grade Parts

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From the Print Bed to the Sky: 3D Printing Aerospace-Grade Parts

The aerospace and defense industry leverages 3D printing to deliver purpose-built, qualified tools to explore the skies and beyond.

Given the conformance quality of the fabricated parts and the range of materials, additively manufactured prints, processes, and materials qualify for certifications and testing parameters which is vital in the aerospace sector. This makes the prototyping, production, flight, repairs, and maintenance, more safe and agile, resulting in aircraft taking swiftly to the skies.

In this eBook, we deep dive into:

- How 3D printed parts are instrumental in transforming the aerospace industry.
- The rigorous tests and certifications that validate the performance and safety of the 3D-printed parts.
- FEA analysis that helps build robust aerospace grade parts.
- 3 use cases of aerospace industry giants that thought out of the box with 3D printing.

About the author:

Natasha Mathew

Copywriter

Natasha Mathew enjoys trying new things and one of them she’s currently obsessed with is 3D printing. Her passion for explaining complex concepts in simple terms and her knack for storytelling led her to be a writer. In her 7 years of experience, she has covered just about any topic under the sun. When she’s not carefully weighing her words, she’s reading, crafting, spinning, and adventuring. And when asked about herself, she writes in the third person.

Paravan 3D Prints Life-Saving Vehicle Customization

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3D PRINTING SHIFTS PARAVAN’S LIFE-CHANGING VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION

Learn how Paravan GmbH incorporated large-format 3D printing as crucial part of their shift towards Industry 4.0. Paravan has been a leading international provider of vehicle adaptations for people with a disability or special needs since 2005, as part of a wider mobility concept based around modifying vehicles, cartridge lifts, and ramp systems. In addition to saving 75% on production costs, Paravan is also producing its prototypes almost 50% faster with 3D printing than with traditional methods.

Find out about Paravan's cost-saving vehicle customization process.

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- How to reduce production costs by 75%.
- How to speed up design and prototyping by almost 50%.
- How to produce complex parts that are almost impossible to mill.
- How the BigRep ONE boosts efficiency within a digital workflow.

3D Print Jigs, Fixtures, and other Production Tools

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3D Print Jigs, Fixtures, and other Production Tools

When talking about production processes and the relevant equipment, most people think of large milling machines, hydraulic presses, injection molding machines, or robots assembling cars and other industrial goods. While this is true, small and seemingly unremarkable tools are used throughout various manufacturing steps, namely jigs and fixtures. These tools are indispensable for production, saving time and making workers’ lives easier. The use of additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, to produce jigs and fixtures can be a breakthrough for engineers, production planners, and factory workers to create the right tool for the right task.

In the ebook, discover:

Introduction to production tools
Conventional manufacturing processes for production tools
How 3D printing can facilitate the production
Case studies from real customers

CNC and 3D Printing – Two Manufacturing Methods

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CNC and 3D Printing - Two Manufacturing Methods

CNC has been the backbone of manufacturing for decades, while more recently additive manufacturing has started to gain traction. Each manufacturing method has its strengths and weaknesses, and it’s important to understand your application and usage before selecting the appropriate method.

Discover in our e-book the strengths and weaknesses of both manufacturing methods in terms of cost, materials, lead times, and more. Learn from real customers on how they are using both CNC and additive manufacturing to achieve optimal results for their part.

In the ebook, discover:

Introduction to 3D printing methods
Workflows of both CNC and additive manufacturing
How CNC and 3D printing can work together to achieve optimal parts

How Kennedy Valve Revived in-house Patternmaking with Additive

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How Kennedy Valve Revived in-house Patternmaking with Additive

Kennedy Valve was working with an aging workflow in sand casting applications, developing patterns and tooling with an external supply strategy that replaced their long retired in-house pattern shop. By adding a 1 m3 BigRep industrial 3D printer to their factory floor, they reduced their sand casting pattern and tooling expenses by an astounding $13,000 USD for just one part. Kennedy Valve’s BigRep ONE returned its value after just 5 prints!

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Affordably and efficiently modernized an aging industrial workflow
Reduced sand casting pattern and tooling expenses by $13,000 USD for one part
Streamlined the prototyping process with in-house additive manufacturing
Creates affordable product showpieces for tradeshows and potential investors

How RH-Engineering & manoFigura 3D Print Luxury Furniture

Supply Chain Risk

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REDUCE SUPPLY CHAIN RISK WITH 3 PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES

Find out how you can reorganize your procurement strategy to minimize supply chain risk.

21^st century supply chains are global. That’s great for a lot of reasons, like affordable sourcing no matter where you are, but it also invites risk to your supply chain’s stability. Natural disasters, health crises, political movements and more can all occur on the other side of the world but still unexpectedly halt business if your supplier is affected. 2020’s coronavirus pandemic showed just how fickle international sourcing can be, and the scale at which unexpected disasters can affect businesses globally. Luckily, there are ways to organize your supply chain’s procurement to reduce the risk of disruptions.

Read this collection of industrial 3D printing case studies to learn…

What a supply chain is
Why you should consider the risks to your supply chain
3 strategies to reduce supply chain risk
How 3 industrial leaders simplify supply chains with additive manufacturing

POLYAERO’s Mixed Reality Aerospace Programs

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POLYAERO's Mixed Reality Aerospace Programs

Learn how POLYAERO (Aix-Marseille University) used large-format additive manufacturing to create their mixed-reality aeronautical engineering program.

In partnership with Airbus, POLYAERO has developed unique accredited degree programs in aerospace engineering and maintenance. Using two novel technologies, large-format additive manufacturing and virtual reality, they’ve overcome the limitations of aerospace technology available to universities.

POLYAERO’s one-of-a-kind mixed-reality learning system balances the benefits of virtual reality and 3D printed mockup parts. It’s an ideal training solution that provides students with the tools they need to safely gain valuable hands-on experience.

Read this 3D printing university case study to find out...

Why large-format additive manufacturing and mixed-reality are a perfect match
How POLYAERO and Aix-Marseille used 3D printing to improve learning
How education with industrial 3D printing provides added value to future engineers
Why additive manufacturing is a growing trend in aerospace industries

How to Reduce Lead Time with In-House Supply Chains

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How to Reduce Lead Time with In-House Supply Chains

Find out how designers and manufacturers across industries have created incredible efficiencies in their usual project timelines by adopting large-format 3D printing technologies.

Industrial leaders around the world like Ford Motor Company, Airbus SAS, Steelcase and more have leveraged BigRep’s large-format additive manufacturing systems to avoid the pitfalls of early stage product development, tackle traditional production bottlenecks, and create valuable opportunities for increased testing and iterating. They’ve realized massive reductions in time-to-market and increased product quality by implementing industrial 3D printing for novel manufacturing solutions.

Read this collection of industrial 3D printing case studies to learn…

How 9 industrial leaders have effectively leveraged industrial AM
How AM can reduce lead times by up to 94%
How to overcome supply chain bottlenecks
The limitations of traditional workflows
How novel applications and workflows drive business

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About the author:

Natasha Mathew

EBOOK 3D PRINTING SHIFTS PARAVAN’S LIFE-CHANGING VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION

EBOOK 3D Print Jigs, Fixtures, and other Production Tools

EBOOK CNC and 3D Printing - Two Manufacturing Methods

EBOOK How Kennedy Valve Revived in-house Patternmaking with Additive

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EBOOK REDUCE SUPPLY CHAIN RISK WITH 3 PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES

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