Ford Motor Company testing 3D printing of large scale parts, which can allow for greater customization, cost savings, and fuel efficiency

Briefing

March 7, 2017

Briefing	3D Printing Pilot – Ford Motor Company testing 3D printing of large scale car parts using Stratasys’s Infinite Build 3D printer at facility in Dearborn, Michigan Custom Designs – If tests go well, customers could soon order custom 3D printed made-to-order parts, adding uniqueness and aesthetics as value propositions Cost Savings – Saves on cost for low volume production of prototypes and specialized race car components Fuel Efficiency – 3D printed parts lighter compared to conventional materials, with 3D printed spoiler, car part attached to rear, estimated to weigh less than half made of metal casting
Accelerator	3D Printing, Transportation and Mobility
Market Disruption	Customized, On-Demand Offerings
Business Model and Practices Business Model and Practices	Minimized Cost Structures, Unique Value Propositions
Sector	Consumer Durables, Transportation and Logistics
Organization	Ford Motor Co., Stratasys Ltd.
Source	Dearborn, M., "Ford tests large-scale 3D printing with light-weighting and personalization in mind", The Ford Motor Company, https://media.ford.com/; Etherington, D., "Ford begins testing 3D printing large car parts for cost-effective customization", TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/; Felton, R. and Jalopnik, "Ford's future cars might come with 3D printed parts", Gizmodo, http://gizmodo.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	March 6, 2017

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