Shape the future of auto innovation with Stratasys additive technology solutions for product development, production support, and end-use parts.
Polymer 3D printing gives auto manufacturers the ability to accelerate idea implementation, avoid tooling bottlenecks, and sidestep supply chain disruptions. For engineers, it means faster design iteration and concept validation, fueling innovation. For production teams and plant managers, it enables more agile tooling, fewer delays, and more uptime.
This is made possible by the toolless nature of additive manufacturing, allowing prototypes, tooling, and production parts to be created faster and more efficiently than with traditional methods.
From faster prototyping to better support tooling to economical customization and production, additive technology offers time and cost efficiencies while getting products to market faster.
Validate ideas faster to arrive at the optimal design before investing in expensive production tooling.
Keep production running with tooling created and deployed in a fraction of the time of traditional tools.
Validate ideas faster to arrive at the optimal design before investing in expensive production tooling.
Keep production running with tooling created and deployed in a fraction of the time of traditional tools.
3D printed production parts are the perfect solution for cost-effective customization and on-demand production.
Stratasys 3D printers suited for automotive applications include FDM and SAF printers. FDM technology platforms are highly appropriate for prototyping and tooling applications. SAF powder bed technology offers higher-volume production capabilities and lower cost per part relative to competing powder-bed systems.
Stratasys 3D printing technologies offer diverse materials to address multiple automotive applications. They include engineering-grade and high-performance FDM thermoplastics and nylon polymers used with SAF powder-bed technology.
Standard thermoplastics, carbon-fiber composites, and high-performance PEI polymers highlight the FDM material portfolio.
3D printing allows automotive teams to move from CAD to physical parts in days, not weeks – speeding up design validation and enabling more iterations early in the development process.
Teams use it to create full-size design prototypes, assembly fixtures, and ergonomic jigs. It reduces reliance on external vendors, improves turnaround time, and allows for fast tool changes and customization.
Stratasys supports ABS, ASA, carbon fiber-reinforced nylon, ULTEM™, and elastomers. These materials offer the strength, thermal resistance, and repeatability needed for both shop-floor tooling and in-vehicle components.
Many parts can be printed and in-hand within a day or two. This makes it easy to prototype fast, avoid downtime, and respond quickly to late-stage design changes or supplier delays.
OEMs are embracing additive for EV part lightweighting, digital spares, short-run custom builds, and fast-response tooling. The shift toward agile manufacturing is making additive a core capability, not just a prototyping tool.
Share your part, material, or production challenge with our team. We’ll help recommend the right technology for your goals, whether you’re replacing legacy tooling or scaling printed parts for real production use.