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Italdesign on 3D Printing in the Automotive Sector
3D printing is steadily gaining ground in the automotive and transportation industries, offering new possibilities for part optimization, performance enhancement and cost-effective customization. Today, it plays a crucial role in reducing production lead times, enabling lightweig
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3D printing is steadily gaining ground in the automotive and transportation industries, offering new possibilities for part optimization, performance enhancement and cost-effective customization. Today, it plays a crucial role in reducing production lead times, enabling lightweighting and supporting rapid prototyping. Among the companies driving this shift is Italdesign, a global leader in design, engineering and manufacturing solutions for the transportation industry. With its headquarters in Turin and a dedicated additive manufacturing office in Barcelona, Italdesign has already completed a wide range of innovative projects for car interiors and exteriors. We interviewed the company’s international team to explore how AM is shaping their work and the future of automotive design.
3DN: Hello! Can you introduce yourselves?
Daniel Agullo: My name is Daniel Agullo, and I’ve been the General Manager of Italdesign Barcelona since 2010.
Giorgia de Silva: My name is Giorgia de Silva, and since 2023, I’ve led the Color & Trim team at Italdesign. My work focuses primarily on material innovation for the automotive sector.
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