3d Printing in the Automotive IndustryDriving Automotive Manufacturing Forward With Increased Agility and InnovationTraditional manufacturing processes and early additive manufacturing machines have come up short for the automotive industry. Essentium is building toward a full-factory solution that will streamline tooling and provide a quick-turn, in-house capability set to automotive manufacturers. As part of this full-stack solution, the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE™) 3D Printing Platform is an on-demand manufacturing tool alternative to quickly produce jigs, fixtures, and tools right on the factory floor.Key Applications ToolingDesign large, commercial-grade tools, that can go from concept to final part in a matter of days. Jigs & FixturesReduce operational expenses such as warehousing costs for outdated jigs and fixtures. Rapid PrototypingPrint prototypes using high-performance, end-use materials ready for functional testing.HIGH SPEED EXTRUSION FOR AUTOMOTIVEUtilizing a non-slip, high-torque extrusion system and all linear servo motors, the HSE 3D Printing Platform can reach print speeds of up to 500 mm/s. In demanding environments like the automotive factory floor, Essentium systems give manufacturers the agility to design, prototype, and produce end-use parts in a matter of days.Additionally, Essentium has the best and broadest materials portfolio in the industry that includes non-marring, ESD-safe, and nylon materials that are ideally suited for mold tooling, jigs and fixtures, end-use parts, and other important applications within the automotive industry.Recommended Machines HSE 280i HT 3D PRINTERPut Essentium's independent dual extrusion system to the test and print double the parts in half the time, while maintaining quality and part accuracy. READ MORE HSE 180•ST 3D PRINTERWith a build volume that accommodates the size of 85% of the world’s jigs and fixtures, print large parts with speed and strength. READ MORE Recommended Materials Essentium TPU 90A Flame RetardantEssentium Flame Retardant TPU 90A has been engineered to have the perfect balance of elasticity and toughness.Find out more » Essentium TPU 74DEssentium TPU 74D is the highest durometer filament in our broad flexible portfolio.Find out more » Essentium PA-CFEssentium PA-CF is a carbon fiber-infused polyamide filament specially formulated for additive manufacturing. Essentium PA-CF provides exceptional strength, durability, thermal stability, and stiffness that is customary of carbon fiber materials, and is readily printable with a wide processing window, providing a highly accessible engineering-grade solution or open platform and even open-air printers.Find out more » Essentium PA (Nylon)Essentium PA (Nylon) provides exceptional strength and durability while retaining a surprising amount of stiffness. BASF formulated, Essentium produced.Find out more » Request A QuoteRequest a quote of Essentium's unique 3D printing technologies today. Request A Quote Essentium BlogsSeptember 22, 2022October 28, 2022Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites Applications for Additive ManufacturingManufacturers use carbon fiber reinforced composites for industrial applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, medical devices, and battery industry, as well as countless others. The proven advantages of reinforced materials open opportunities for additive manufacturing applications that were previously unachievable. Read More July 13, 2022October 28, 20223D Printed Prosthetic Devices: The Impact of Biocompatible MaterialsAdditive manufacturing (AM) technology and biocompatible materials can change how orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) clinicians help patients. These emerging advancements allow clinicians to craft devices faster and cheaper without sacrificing patient comfort and care. Read More July 6, 2022October 28, 2022Manufacturing Applications for 3D Printed Jigs & FixturesJigs and fixtures are the unsung heroes of the factory floor. They enable the consistency and repeatability needed to achieve mass production, guiding people and robots through precise manufacturing and assembly operations.This article discusses how Essentium’s HSE technology helped open the door to a growing number of production line applications for 3D printed jigs and […] Read More
Essentium TPU 90A Flame RetardantEssentium Flame Retardant TPU 90A has been engineered to have the perfect balance of elasticity and toughness.Find out more »
Essentium TPU 74DEssentium TPU 74D is the highest durometer filament in our broad flexible portfolio.Find out more »
Essentium PA-CFEssentium PA-CF is a carbon fiber-infused polyamide filament specially formulated for additive manufacturing. Essentium PA-CF provides exceptional strength, durability, thermal stability, and stiffness that is customary of carbon fiber materials, and is readily printable with a wide processing window, providing a highly accessible engineering-grade solution or open platform and even open-air printers.Find out more »
Essentium PA (Nylon)Essentium PA (Nylon) provides exceptional strength and durability while retaining a surprising amount of stiffness. BASF formulated, Essentium produced.Find out more »
September 22, 2022October 28, 2022Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites Applications for Additive ManufacturingManufacturers use carbon fiber reinforced composites for industrial applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, medical devices, and battery industry, as well as countless others. The proven advantages of reinforced materials open opportunities for additive manufacturing applications that were previously unachievable. Read More
July 13, 2022October 28, 20223D Printed Prosthetic Devices: The Impact of Biocompatible MaterialsAdditive manufacturing (AM) technology and biocompatible materials can change how orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) clinicians help patients. These emerging advancements allow clinicians to craft devices faster and cheaper without sacrificing patient comfort and care. Read More
July 6, 2022October 28, 2022Manufacturing Applications for 3D Printed Jigs & FixturesJigs and fixtures are the unsung heroes of the factory floor. They enable the consistency and repeatability needed to achieve mass production, guiding people and robots through precise manufacturing and assembly operations.This article discusses how Essentium’s HSE technology helped open the door to a growing number of production line applications for 3D printed jigs and […] Read More
