GRYP: 3D Printing Spare Parts for Classic Cars

GRYP are an innovative French startup that are endeavouring to 3D print car parts for classic cars. The problem with classic cars is parts are no longer made and therefore restoration is very expensive. GRYP are using 3D printing to create new parts on-demand, reducing restoration costs. We spoke to them about their ideas, motivations, the 3D printing industry, and the future of 3D printing.

Bastien Vanlathem and Gauthier Laviron.

3DN: Can you introduce yourself and your link with 3D printing?

Bastien Vanlathem: I’ve been passionate about vintage cars since very young, especially motor sports thanks to a family passion. After doing international business studies with a specialization in business management during my master’s degree, it was entrepreneurship that guided me but I wanted to be able to associate professional side and passion. During my meeting with Gauthier, I noticed that speculation on the collector car market means collectors cannot restore their car at a reasonable cost. Therefore, we discovered the possibilities of 3D printing in particular by becoming a member of a FabLab and decided to apply this new technology with a sector of activity that is dear to us: classic cars.

Gauthier Laviron: Like Bastien, I am also a collector car enthusiast. I bought my first collector car at 17, spending my holidays and weekends restoring it. It was during my studies in mechanical and production engineering, and then at Valeo and Renault, that I gained experience in 3D modeling and production management. These were enriching and very formative experiences. My technical skills with Bastien’s entrepreneurial skills gives an excellent synergy for GRYP’s development.