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Taking AM to The Streets: How BASF Forward AM Enables Automotive Solutions
The automotive industry is undoubtedly one of the sectors that has most adopted additive manufacturing technologies, for the development of prototypes at first, and for the creation of end-use parts currently. According to the study published by SmarTech Publishing, this…
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The automotive industry is undoubtedly one of the sectors that has most adopted additive manufacturing technologies, for the development of prototypes at first, and for the creation of end-use parts currently. According to the study published by SmarTech Publishing, this market is expected to reach $5.3 billion in revenue in 2023, and $12.4 billion in 2028.
During the next 10 years, this segment should represent the largest market in the global 3D printing industry, achieving the so-called Additive Automotive. One of the players that is promoting this growth is Forward AM, the German company BASF’s additive manufacturing specialist. Experts in materials, they also specialize in accompanying companies that wish to enter the 3D printing sector to achieve automotive innovation.
The evolution of materials has encouraged AM adoption in the automotive field | Credits: BASF Forward AM
Forward AM was created with the goal of developing high-performance materials for 3D printing. Launched in 2017, the division already boasts one of the largest ranges of materials in the sector. Due to their knowledge in materials and industrial adoption, they have also developed post-processing, and consulting solutions for companies in any industrial sector wishing to take their additive manufacturing applications to the next level. The French company Sculpteo, owned by BASF, also provides professional online 3D printing for on-demand production of prototypes, individual products as well as short-run manufacturing.
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