VW has entered into a software partnership with Siemens and expanded its existing collaboration with printer manufacturer HP to develop 3D printing processes to support future production operations
The OEM says it is using one of the newest process – binder jetting – to manufacture components at its plant at Wolfsburg, Germany. This process uses an adhesive rather than a laser to build the components. The resulting metallic part is then heated and shaped. It’s claimed that this process will reduce component costs and increase productivity.
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