Solutions: Additive Manufacturing for automotive accelerating vehicle development

Product catalog summary

Overview
Stratasys is a leader in the 3D printing industry, providing solutions that empower automotive manufacturers to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and innovate in vehicle development. Their technologies support the entire process from design to production, offering significant time and cost savings.

Key Applications and Benefits

Rapid Prototyping: Utilizes high-performance FDM thermoplastics and PolyJet photopolymers for realistic and detailed prototypes. This accelerates product development, allowing for more design iterations and real-time verification.
Jigs and Fixtures: Improves production efficiency with durable FDM thermoplastics. Enables cost-effective manufacturing, weight reduction, and customization of tools.
Tooling: Increases manufacturing agility with production-grade thermoplastics offering specialized properties. Streamlines production and reduces fixed costs.
Production Parts: Facilitates low-volume production, eliminating traditional manufacturing constraints. Supports complex geometries and enhances customization.

Materials and Technology
Stratasys offers a diverse range of materials suitable for demanding automotive applications, including heat-resistant and flame-retardant thermoplastics. Their Advanced Materials Center collaborates on custom material development to provide a competitive edge.

Industry Expertise
Stratasys has a deep understanding of the automotive industry, investing in technology development to meet evolving needs. Their global experience and dedicated automotive team ensure solutions are tailored to specific business challenges.

Conclusion
Stratasys 3D printing solutions are shaping the future of automotive manufacturing by enabling faster, more efficient, and cost-effective production processes. Their innovative technologies and materials support lean manufacturing initiatives and reduce inventory and obsolescence.

Catalog excerpts

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THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY™ stratasys ISO 9001:2008 Certified ©2016 Stratasys Inc. All rights reserved. Stratasys, Stratasys signet, PolyJet and FDM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. ULTEM™ is a registered trademark of SABIC or affiliates. BR_DU_Automotive_0516a

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR AUTOMOTIVE A C C E L E R AT I N G V E H I C L E D E V E L O P M E N T

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From Design Studio to Factory Floor SHAPING THE WAY CARS ARE IMAGINED, DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED For more than a quarter century, Stratasys has been the trusted leader in the 3D printing industr y with the largest installed base of 3D printers in the world. Our solutions empower automotive manufacturers to reduce investment and part costs; maximize assembly line efficiency; reduce the weight of production tools; and stay one step ahead of industry challenges. With 3D printing, we not only achieve significant time savings, but also considerable cost savings. Sascha Holl, Opel VIRTUAL SIMUL ATION...

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OPTIMIZED DESIGN Test and revise designs quickly and cost-efficiently with Stratasys 3D Printers. Accelerate product development and make better-informed decisions earlier, with accurate, functional prototypes that allow for immediate iteration. SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MANUFACTURING Stratasys technologies empower you to streamline production despite increasing complexity in automotive components. Lighter-weight jigs and fixtures — in previously difficult geometries — enhance ergonomics and productivity. Built quickly, low-volume tooling shrinks the cost and risk inherent in traditional...

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