Automotive
The automotive sector is changing. As thermal propulsion systems are being phased out, there is a growing need for car manufacturers to integrate new types of engines and energy storage systems.
Another major change in the industry is the move towards ever lighter motor vehicles to improve their performance. This applies both to vehicles intended for the general public and especially in motorsport, where the shapes made possible by additive manufacturing offer a significant competitive advantage.
Prima Additive for the automotive sector
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The constant evolution of the automotive sector offers ample scope for the use of metal 3D printing. On the one hand, greater focus can be placed on innovation, since prototypes are made quickly, without the need for moulds. On the other hand, additive manufacturing has the potential to revolutionise the supply chain, particularly with regard to spare parts, which can be made on demand only when needed.
More generally, given the constant renewal of car manufacturers' product ranges, additive manufacturing allows parts to be modified and customised to update models from year to year.
In addition, common parts such as brackets or fasteners can be redesigned or consolidated into a single part, reducing moving parts and eliminating the need for subsequent assembly.
Solutions
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We will support you in the process of identifying components that can be made with additive manufacturing and their redesign, as well as in choosing the most suitable materials for your application. We are at your service to help you take full advantage of the shape flexibility made possible through metal additive manufacturing.
The speed and ease of use of our machines also means that you can move quickly from design to manufacture, allowing you to modify and customise your parts as required, giving you unmatched flexibility.
Application examples
Behind every innovation is a Prima Additive machine
- Supports with lattice structures
- Custom motorsport parts
- Custom-shaped exhaust pipes
- Brake caliper elements
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