Cadillac Showcases the Precision of 3D Printing with its CELESTIQ Model

General Motors (GM) has been using additive manufacturing for decades to accelerate vehicle development by creating functional prototypes. However, the company has taken it a step further by incorporating 3D printing into automobile production, particularly in low-volume models such as the Cadillac CELESTIQ. A few years ago, GM invested $81 million in additive manufacturing for the Cadillac CELESTIQ. Now, the vehicle has been unveiled with the integration of several 3D printed parts.

The CELESTIQ is a handcrafted luxury electric sedan designed to redefine the prestige of the Cadillac brand. This vehicle stands out for being one of the most customized ever manufactured by GM and for incorporating more than 130 3D printed components. The precision and versatility of this technology make it an ideal tool for creating unique, high-quality parts. Let’s take a look at the outstanding applications in this vehicle.

3D printed adjustable seat belt guide ring.

3D Printing on Cadillac CELESTIQ

One of the most representative elements is the flywheel hub, manufactured with laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). This technique makes it possible to produce complex and resistant metal parts that would be impossible to create using traditional methods. The steering wheel part, in addition to being aesthetically refined, allows the integration of LED backlighting visible through the material, which reinforces the vehicle’s sense of sophistication. This component has become the largest metal part mass-produced by GM using 3D printing to date.