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Ford Motor Company Tests Out 3D Printing — The Future Of Bespoke Cars?
“With the Infinite Build technology, we are now able to print large tools, fixtures, and components, making us more nimble in design iterations.”
American auto major, Ford Motor Company has become the first car manufacturer to test 3D printing of large-scale car parts using the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D Printer. The aim of the test is to ascertain the potential applications of low-volume future production vehicles such as Ford Performance vehicles or for personalized car parts.
The Stratasys printer is capable of printing car parts of any shape and size, thereby translating into a more efficient and economical way to produce low-volume car parts and tooling and prototype parts as well. The new 3D print system is presently located at Ford's Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, Michigan, US.
"With the Infinite Build technology, we are now able to print large tools, fixtures, and components, making us more nimble in design iterations," said Ellen Lee, Ford technical leader for additive manufacturing research.
"We're excited to have early access to Stratasys' new technology to help steer the development of large scale printing for automotive applications and requirements."
We all know that the 3D printing is efficient and affordable, and the companies are employing this emerging technology for manufacturing applications in everything from aerospace to education, to medicine. The Global Industry Analysts Inc. has reported that by 2020, the global market for 3D printing is expected to reach $9.6 billion.
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