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Whitepaper – 3D Printing in automotive, rail & transportation

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is rapidly gaining significance in the transportation and mobility sectors. 3D printing is no longer just about prototyping. Modern processes have long been part of series production and aftersales applications. In doing so, they make a decisive contribution to the further development of logistics and the transformation towards “Future Mobility.

Using practical examples, this white paper provides an overview of the current state of technical development. It describes the transformation in the industry and highlights potential applications for logistics.

Seven chapters provide a structured overview of the topic

  • Introduction 
  • 3D Printing in the automotive industry
  • 3D Printing in the transportation industry
  • 3D Printing in in future mobilty
  • Use Cases

 1. Daimler Trucks & Buses – Commercial vehicles
2. Siemens Mobility – Rail vehicles
3. Sakuu – Battery cell production
4. BMW Group – Automotive
5. Deutsche Bahn – Rails vehicles

  • Five practical tips
  • Conclusion

The whitepaper was created in cooperation with the Vogel Communications Group and will be sent to you free of charge after registration.