Volkswagen, HP, GKN: 3D Printing in Series Production
In the near future, Volkswagen plans to use vehicle parts made in 3D printers for series production. To this end, the automobile manufacturer is now working with printer manufacturer HP and component manufacturer GKN Powder Metallurgy.
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1769800/1769810/original.jpg "During the General Assembly, European Aluminium also introduced two new companies.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1770000/1770083/original.jpg "Electric drives require a multitude of completely new components, including housings for batteries and electromotors.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1769400/1769446/original.jpg "This necessary continuity enables CEMAFON to continue its successful development even in difficult times.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1767000/1767070/original.jpg "The investment in rheocasting equipment is intended to improve the launch of new products.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771600/1771676/original.jpg "Car manufacturers can benefit from considerable savings potential, increased efficiency, and minimization of risks by outsourcing the production of prototypes, development costs, time-intensive labor, and investments in dedicated prototyping centers.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771700/1771756/original.jpg "In the past, these components were manufactured individually and then assembled in several steps using screws, seals, and washers to form a complete, functioning system.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771000/1771036/original.jpg "Voxeljet AG has received a follow-up order for two more 3D printing systems for a German premium car manufacturer.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1770100/1770182/original.jpg "This is how Bühler's Carat 560 die casting machine looks like.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1773700/1773791/original.jpg "Process technologies such as resistance spot welding, bonding, nut and stud welding are carried out in the 15 modular production lines.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1772600/1772642/original.jpg "According to German Federal Minister Peter Altmaier, Europe is to produce the most innovative and environmentally friendly battery cells, giving rise to tens of thousands of jobs along the value chain.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771400/1771464/original.jpg "Harting Applied Technologies GmbH was elected Toolmaker of the Year 2020.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1771100/1771146/original.jpg "The 3D printing service provider Enable Manufacturing Ltd has been granted funding from Innovate UK.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1768500/1768591/original.jpg "In the live webinar, Johannes Messer called on stakeholders from the entire value chain to join forces.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1766800/1766805/original.jpg "The new date for the Forum Gießerei-Industrie is set for June 14-15, 2021.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1758500/1758509/original.jpg "\"Foundry processes can make an important contribution to realization and innovation, for example in the production of complex geometries and the use of new materials.\"")
/cdn4.vogel.de/infinity/white.jpg "In the near future, Volkswagen plans to use vehicle parts made in 3D printers for series production. To this end, the automobile manufacturer is now working with printer manufacturer HP and component manufacturer GKN Powder Metallurgy.")
