Driving Automotive Innovation with Additive

Pam Waterman, Senior Application Engineer, PADT

May 31 2023 | 29 mins

The automotive industry is one of the key areas where 3D printing technology is starting to have significant impact. Additive manufacturing techniques like SAF and P3 are used to create a wide range of automotive parts and components. One of the key advantages of using 3D printing in automotive manufacturing is the ability to produce complex, custom parts quickly and cost-effectively. This can be particularly useful for low-volume production runs or for creating one-off prototypes and concept models. Additionally, 3D printing can be used to create lightweight, high-strength parts that can improve the performance and efficiency of vehicles. This can be achieved by designing parts with complex internal geometries that would be difficult or impossible to create using traditional manufacturing methods. Join PADT's Senior Application Engineer and 3D printing expert, Pam Waterman, for a look at the advantages that 3D printing can provide for those working in the automotive space. This presentation will focus specifically SAF and P3 technologies, covering costs, applications, and material capabilities.