The benefits of 3D printing in automotive manufacturing
Save time and money with 3D printing
In the highly competitive automotive market, achieving a competitive edge is essential. That's why leading companies in the industry including Nissan, McLaren Racing Limited, JLR and JCB have adopted 3D printing.
Using Stratasys technology in the automotive industry, users can create robust concept models, prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts directly on-site.
3D printing is enabling engineers and designers to enhance efficiency, conduct thorough testing with complete confidence in the production process.
Rapid prototyping
- Complete more design iterations in less time
- Verify parts in real time
- Validate designs before investing in costly tooling
- Communicate ideas and gain feedback with physical models
Our solutions
- High-performance FDM thermoplastics for real-world testing
- PolyJet photopolymers offering fine detail and unmatched product realism
- Multi-material and multi-colour capabilities with PolyJet technology
- Eight additive technologies available through Stratasys Direct
Jigs and fixtures
- Cost-effectively manufacture parts and eliminate expensive tooling
- Reduce weight of jigs and fixtures
- Move quickly from prototype to final product
- Create tooling on demand
- Revise tooling easily
Our solutions
- Tough, durable FDM thermoplastics that withstand rugged manufacturing environments
- Ability to combine many material properties in one part, such as rigid and flexible, or opaque and transparent
Tooling
- Faster, streamlined production by 3D printing parts in hours or days
- Reduce fixed costs of tooling
- Create prototypes from the same process and materials used for final products
Our solutions
- Production-grade thermoplastics with specialised properties like electrostatic dissipation, UV resistance, and V0 flammability
- ULTEM 9085 resin for high strength-to-weight ratio
Achieve high quality production parts
- Achieve geometrically complex parts including hollow interiors and negative draft
- Improve flexibility and customisation
- Reduce costs by eliminating expense of tooling, set-up, and changeovers
Our solutions
Tough, durable FDM thermoplastics that withstand rugged manufacturing environments
Case study: McLaren Racing
- Increased efficiency: McLaren Racing uses Stratasys Neo800 3D printers to produce 9,000 parts annually, speeding up production and reducing costs.
- Technological edge: The printers enable quick creation of precise aerodynamic parts, crucial for wind tunnel testing and car performance.
- Cost savings: In-house manufacturing with Neo800 printers cuts costs and time, essential under FIA’s budget constraints.
Expertise with Laser Lines and Stratasys
For over 30 years, Laser Lines has been a trusted partner in the 3D printing industry in the UK. As a Stratasys Platinum Partner, we have access to the largest installed base of 3D printers in the world.
Our goal is to provide solutions that empower automotive manufacturers to reduce investment and part costs, maximise assembly line efficiency, reduce the weight of production tools and stay ahead of industry challenges.
We have experience in working with automotive brands including Nissan, McLaren Racing Limited, JLR, JCB among others.
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