VW is Now Using 3D Printing In Wolfsburg
Volkswagen is 3D printing parts for some of its models.
“Binder Printing” differs from traditional 3D printing in that instead of using a laser and powder, it uses adhesive. The part is then shaped and heated.
Parts are half the weight of those made of sheet metal, as well as being cheaper. VW says the process is vastly more efficient.
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Cedrik Neike, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO Digital Industries: “We are very proud to support Volkswagen with our innovative 3D printing solutions. Our automation and software solutions are leading in industrial production applications. Using this technology, Volkswagen will be able to develop and produce components faster, more flexibly and using fewer resources.”
Volkswagen went into partnership with Siemens AG, and expanded the collaboration with HP. Ho is providing the software, and HP is taking care of the printers. The 3 companies will establish a joint expert team at the Wolfsburg facility which opened in 2018.
This process will put out around 100,000 components per year. The very first of these parts has been sent to Osnabrück to be certified. Parts of T-Roc Convertible’s A -Pillar for example, ar just 50% of the weight had the part been produced from sheet steel.
VW has been 3D printing parts for more than 25 years. Until now, it 3D printing was too expensive to use in any great volume. The new collaboration uses technology that puts 3D printing with the economical sphere for future processing.
Considering VW is in 150 markets, and sold 5.3 million units in 2020, that is a huge saving on parts in both manufacture, and weight.
Volkswagen Board of Management member Vollmer: “I’m pleased that we have a strong and innovative partner in Siemens so we can start working on the car production processes of the future. The example of 3D printing shows that this transformation harbors many diverse opportunities for innovation.”
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