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 Jigs & FixturesReduce operational expenses such as warehousing costs for outdated jigs and fixtures.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 PP-CFEssentium PP-CF has excellent chemical resistance and low surface energy which makes it useful for silicone and urethane low pressure molding applications.Find out more » Essentium ABS MG94Essentium ABS MG94 filament made with SABIC CYCOLACTM MG94 resin is a premium grade of ABS designed for high speed prints with excellent surface finish and balanced mechanical properties.Find out more » ESSENTIUM TPU 58D-ASEssentium’s TPU 58D-AS is an industry-first ESD safe and anti-static 58D Shore hardness thermoplastic polyurethane filament that is available in a variety of colors.Find out 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 » Request A QuoteRequest a quote of Essentium's unique 3D printing technologies today. Request A Quote Essentium BlogsMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022Essentium AMUG 2022 Event ScheduleThe Essentium team is excited to attend Additive Manufacturing User’s Group (AMUG) hosted in Chicaco, Illinois on April 3-7, 2021. We personally invite you to stop by our booth at D7 and attend one or more of our sessions presented by our engineers and executives listed below. Read More March 23, 2022March 22, 2022Maximize Cost Savings with Additive ManufacturingAdditive manufacturing (AM) makes businesses more agile as they can quickly respond to changing market demands. AM makes businesses more independent, as they are less reliant on third-party vendors and insulated from supply chain disruptions. It also gives businesses a competitive edge by enabling a first-to-market position to capture revenues from early adopters. On top […] Read More March 16, 2022March 14, 2022Solving Supply Chain Disruptions with Additive ManufacturingIs your business prepared to carry on in the event of a supply chain disruption? You might have the raw material or parts inventory on hand to get through a few days, but what about the long term? Many factories will eventually grind to halt, unless there is a response plan in place. This article […] Read More
Essentium PP-CFEssentium PP-CF has excellent chemical resistance and low surface energy which makes it useful for silicone and urethane low pressure molding applications.Find out more »
Essentium ABS MG94Essentium ABS MG94 filament made with SABIC CYCOLACTM MG94 resin is a premium grade of ABS designed for high speed prints with excellent surface finish and balanced mechanical properties.Find out more »
ESSENTIUM TPU 58D-ASEssentium’s TPU 58D-AS is an industry-first ESD safe and anti-static 58D Shore hardness thermoplastic polyurethane filament that is available in a variety of colors.Find out 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 »
March 31, 2022March 31, 2022Essentium AMUG 2022 Event ScheduleThe Essentium team is excited to attend Additive Manufacturing User’s Group (AMUG) hosted in Chicaco, Illinois on April 3-7, 2021. We personally invite you to stop by our booth at D7 and attend one or more of our sessions presented by our engineers and executives listed below. Read More
March 23, 2022March 22, 2022Maximize Cost Savings with Additive ManufacturingAdditive manufacturing (AM) makes businesses more agile as they can quickly respond to changing market demands. AM makes businesses more independent, as they are less reliant on third-party vendors and insulated from supply chain disruptions. It also gives businesses a competitive edge by enabling a first-to-market position to capture revenues from early adopters. On top […] Read More
March 16, 2022March 14, 2022Solving Supply Chain Disruptions with Additive ManufacturingIs your business prepared to carry on in the event of a supply chain disruption? You might have the raw material or parts inventory on hand to get through a few days, but what about the long term? Many factories will eventually grind to halt, unless there is a response plan in place. This article […] Read More