Industrial 3D Printing for Automotive
Streamline automotive production with large-format, industrial 3D printing. Create custom tooling, speed up prototyping, and eliminate supply chain delays.
Streamline automotive manufacturing workflows with industrial 3D printing.
In the fast-paced, high-pressure automotive industry, staying ahead of innovation is critical. Industrial 3D printing transforms production processes, making operations faster, more flexible, and cost-efficient. BigRep's large-format 3D printers are particularly suited for automotive applications delivering the large parts you need, while drastically reducing lead times and costs.
Challenges in automotive manufacturing
Supply Chain Disruptions
In-house 3D printing can completely bypass traditional supply chains.
High-Cost Customization
3D printing massively reduces costs for custom, on-demand, and low-volume production.
Rapid Prototyping
Responding quickly to market demands is essential for product development.
Lightweighting
Demands for fuel efficiency and growing material costs make 3D printing a smart choice.
Applications
Why Choose BigRep for Automotive Manufacturing?
Since day one, BigRep has offered extra large 3D printers that have become widely used in the automotive industry.
From fit checks to aerodynamics tests, BigRep 3D printers are perfect for large, automotive 3D prints and fast iterations.
3D print jigs, fixtures, and tooling for automotive production using strong, durable, and resistant materials.
From custom brackets to housings, dashboards, and more, BigRep 3D printers produce end-use parts for cars, trucks, and special vehicles.
Customer Stories
Real-World Automotive Applications with BigRep 3D Printers
Gain in-depth knowledge about automotive applications from BigRep customers.
eBook
Ford upscales their in-house tooling with BigRep 3D printers
Learn how Ford Motor Company optimized factory-floor tooling production with a 94% lead time reduction by introducing BigRep large-format additive manufacturing. With over 30 years of experience in additive manufacturing, Ford upscaled their Cologne prototyping facilities with two BigRep additive systems. After first acquiring a BigRep ONE, Ford returned their investment with just one application. Following such incredible success, Ford expanded their BigRep ONE’s use and eventually needed more additive manufacturing capacity – leading to their next investment in a BigRep PRO.
eBook
How KAWASAKI optimized production with 3D printed tooling
Learn how Kawasaki Motors Corp’s Lincoln, USA manufacturing facility saved up to 85% of costs on production tooling by optimizing automotive and aerospace production with BigRep’s large-format additive manufacturing systems.
Kawasaki wasn’t a stranger to 3D printing before diving into large-format with their BigRep, and their wealth of experience with advanced manufacturing equipment helped inform their purchase. By opting to invest in their own facility instead of depending on outsourced parts and production tooling, Kawasaki brought supply chains in house, streamlined engineering and logistical workflows, and returned their investment in just 6 months.
eBook
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.
Webinar
Digitizing Production of Custom Large-Format Automotive Parts
JK Automotive Designs embraces different technologies, including 3D printing, to exceed their clients' expectations for customized automotive interiors. Owner Jeremy Katz tours his workshop and details the complete process of digitalized car customization. Learn tips and tricks for the entire process including reverse engineering, modeling from scan data, creating a digital twin, 3D printing vs traditional methods, and post-processing. Learn how digitizing this process drastically reduces production time and complexity while saving money and material costs.
Benefits of Using BigRep for Automotive
It's no wonder that many of BigRep's customers are automotive heavyweights. Read about some key benefits of choosing BigRep.
BigRep Printers for the Automotive Industry
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Talk to an Expert
Our team of application engineers can answer your questions about 3D printing for your industry and specific application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers about large-format 3D printing for automotive.
Large-format 3D printers like the BigRep PRO enable the production of full-scale parts, eliminating size limitations. Benefits include faster production times, reduced reliance on third-party suppliers, lower tooling costs, and the flexibility to rapidly iterate designs or produce customized components in-house.
