Sustainability is a key priority for customers in the automotive industry, driving trends such as the growth of e-mobility, the demand for more efficient engines, and the focus on extending vehicle service life. As vehicles last longer today, there is also an increasing emphasis on the availability of spare parts to ensure longevity and reduce waste. 3D printing plays a significant role in supporting these sustainability goals by enabling the production of lightweight, efficient components with reduced material waste. Additionally, additive manufacturing allows for on-demand production of spare parts, minimizing inventory needs and ensuring that replacements are readily available, which reduces the environmental impact of traditional manufacturing and logistics.
Other Trends
Mass Customization
An increasing number of customers are seeking customization options, with the goal of series customization being to enable the design of high-quality details, such as decorative interior elements.
Tooling and Mold-Making
As cost pressures increase, every detail becomes crucial. This shifts the focus to one of the automotive industry's key partners—the tooling industry—which must optimize part quality, functional integration, production speed, and tool stability.
Resources
Design for Additive Manufacturing with FDR
Fine Detail Resolution (FDR) functions like Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) but at a much greater level of precision.
10 Rules of Additive Manufacturing
Are you new to 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM)?
Effectively Prepare and Validate your 3D Printing Process
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Smart Fusion
This white paper showcases the principle of Smart Fusion, EOS’ qualification methodology and different applications and how this groundbreaking technology was used.
Support-Free Printing of Closed Impellers
There are a wide variety of applications that could potentially manage with fewer supports. In recent years, supportless building has enabled the development of applications…
Personalized Spinal Bracing Made Reality with Additive Manufacturing
Discover how additive manufacturing is transforming the medical device industry, particularly in the realm of spinal bracing. This video delves into the innovative 3D design…
The Ideal 3D Printer for your Lab Requirements
Explore the benefits of modern, scalable additive manufacturing with a user-friendly 3D printing solution designed to bring your ideas and designs to life quickly and…
Custom Bike Design with 3D Printing
Explore the revolutionary impact of 3D printing on custom bike design. Bike enthusiasts know the value of quality welds, dynamic suspensions, and low-maintenance features. In…