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 Jigs & FixturesReduce operational expenses such as warehousing costs for outdated jigs and fixtures.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 BlogsJune 15, 2022June 17, 2022Printing Large Jigs and Fixtures in One PieceIn the mass manufacturing world, 3D printing is usually not used to make a finished piece. Rather, it is an enabling technology. Additive manufacturing is used to help other machines, robots and workers do their jobs better by creating lightweight yet durable jigs and fixtures that securely hold a tool or an unfinished part in […] Read More June 1, 2022May 31, 20223D Scanning for Optimal 3D Printing Results: How Additive Manufacturing Can Step in to Print Emergency Replacement PartsTechnological innovation in the U.S. military revolutionizes defense, response to natural disasters, and so much more but also creates unique challenges. Learn how 3D scanning combined with additive manufacturing can step in to print emergency replacement parts. Read More April 29, 2022June 15, 20229+ Materials for 3D Printed Fixtures and JigsJigs and fixtures are used in all kinds of manufacturing environments to make repeatable assembly processes more accurate, faster, and safer. Specialized tools like gauges, drill guides, masking templates, and cradles have been traditionally machined from metal. While materials like aluminum provides all the necessary qualities of strength, heat, and chemical resistance, it makes the […] 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 »
June 15, 2022June 17, 2022Printing Large Jigs and Fixtures in One PieceIn the mass manufacturing world, 3D printing is usually not used to make a finished piece. Rather, it is an enabling technology. Additive manufacturing is used to help other machines, robots and workers do their jobs better by creating lightweight yet durable jigs and fixtures that securely hold a tool or an unfinished part in […] Read More
June 1, 2022May 31, 20223D Scanning for Optimal 3D Printing Results: How Additive Manufacturing Can Step in to Print Emergency Replacement PartsTechnological innovation in the U.S. military revolutionizes defense, response to natural disasters, and so much more but also creates unique challenges. Learn how 3D scanning combined with additive manufacturing can step in to print emergency replacement parts. Read More
April 29, 2022June 15, 20229+ Materials for 3D Printed Fixtures and JigsJigs and fixtures are used in all kinds of manufacturing environments to make repeatable assembly processes more accurate, faster, and safer. Specialized tools like gauges, drill guides, masking templates, and cradles have been traditionally machined from metal. While materials like aluminum provides all the necessary qualities of strength, heat, and chemical resistance, it makes the […] Read More
