Ford tests large scale 3D printing

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Channel: The Wheel Network · 2017 · Autos & Vehicles

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- Ford is testing 3D printing of large scale car parts using the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer
- Ford is the first automotive company to trial this technology with Stratasys, and is currently exploring potential applications for future production vehicles
- Increasingly affordable and efficient, 3D printing large car parts, like car spoilers, could offer customers greater vehicle personalisation opportunities
- Parts that are 3D printed can be lighter in weight than their traditionally manufactured counterparts, and may help improve fuel efficiency

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