General Motors expands Stratasys 3D printing to more than 20 plants
Automaker uses industrial FDM systems to cut tooling costs and lead times across its North and South American operations
General Motors has expanded its use of Stratasys’ FDM 3D printing technology to more than 20 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, using the systems to produce tooling, fixtures, jigs, factory aids and end-use parts.
GM teams use the Stratasys F900 industrial FDM production printer, combined with production-grade materials, software and application support, to build parts that can be shared and applied across multiple facilities. Teams develop solutions locally, validate them, then carry successful designs over to other plants.
Applications on the shop floor
Across its manufacturing network, GM uses the printers to produce ergonomic production aids, quality-control tools, fixtures, protective components, tooling and replacement parts.
“Our greatest asset is our people,” said Doneen McDowell, Manufacturing Vice President, GM North America Full Size Truck and Large SUV Assembly Operations. “If we can give people the tools so they can own the outcome within their footprint, and then take those solutions and replicate them across our footprint where they apply, we’ll get the best outcome.”
“General Motors demonstrates what becomes possible when additive manufacturing is fully integrated into production operations,” said Yoav Zeif, Chief Executive Officer of Stratasys. “Together, we’ve created an approach that turns factory-floor innovation into enterprise-wide business value.”
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The video (above), was filmed across multiple GM facilities in North America, gives an inside look at how manufacturing teams apply Stratasys hardware, materials, software and application support to address production challenges.
