3D printing technology, considered Industry 2.0, has brought more possibilities to the automotive industry. According to recent foreign media reports, Ford will expand its collaboration with Carbon, a 3D printing company located in Texas, USA. In the future, vehicle parts and even repair parts will benefit from this technology, thereby reducing the costs required for future vehicle design and development.

According to information released by the automaker, future repair parts, including the HVAC system and lever arms for the Ford Focus, will incorporate 3D printing technology. Other electrification products, such as the electric auxiliary plug for the F-150 and the electric parking brake for the Mustang GT500, will also receive 3D printing support.

Carbon, a North American startup, not only produces high-performance 3D printers but also holds the patent for Digital Light Synthesis™. This technology has helped the company pass Ford's stringent review standards, including weathering tests, long-term heat exposure, UV resistance, and high-speed airflow resistance, all of which fully meet the automaker's requirements.

"We are delighted to collaborate with FORD and leverage digital manufacturing processes to provide durable and versatile parts," commented Carbon CEO Joseph DeSimone regarding the partnership. Furthermore, the absence of material inconsistencies in 3D printing opens up even greater possibilities for the technology in the automotive industry in the future.

Source: AutoNet Automotive News APP