SLS 3D Printing in Automotive Industry
Fast Tracking Products Design and Manufacturing for Automotive and Transportation
Discover the transformative impact of SLS 3D printing in the automotive industry with Sintratec. Our technology is setting new standards in the design and manufacturing of car parts, offering both efficiency and customization like never before.
- Advanced SLS technology for superior car part production
- Enhanced design flexibility and rapid prototyping
- Significant cost savings and reduced time-to-market
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Case study: Functional Prototypes & Spare Parts Production at TI Fluid Systems
- Improved Prototyping & Design Verification.
- Enhanced Assembly and Testing.
- Cost Savings and Faster Time-to-Market.
Our SLS 3D Printers
Our industrial SLS printers, ideal for 3D printing car parts, meet diverse
automotive manufacturing demands with exceptional quality and reliability.
Sintratec S3
The S3, an advanced Fusion Module equipped with a high-speed 30-watt fiber laser, is engineered to process industrial grade materials.
Sintratec S2
The S2 features a 10-watt fiber laser, enabling you to produce high quality parts and prototypes with exceptional properties and accuracy.
Reduce Costs & Save Time
Case Study: Lens Holder 3D Printed in-house with S2
(515 Parts)
In-house-Printing
Outsourcing
Time
23h 26min
8-10 Days
Cost Per Run
519 EUR
2088 EUR
Cost Per Part
1.65 EUR
6.63 EUR
Estimated Time to ROI with the S2
After 23 runs (22.5 Days)
Case Study
Printer:
S2
Type of Part:
Lens Holder
No of Parts:
515
Print Material:
PA12
S2 Technical Spefications
Cylinder Volume:
8L
Laser Type:
10W Fiber Laser
Laser Spot Size:
145u
*Based on average services bureau pricing
Benefits of Sintratec's Automotive 3D Printers
Transform your approach to automotive design and production with our advanced 3D printing technology. Sintratec's modular systems are revolutionizing the automotive industry, offering streamlined R&D; processes, increased efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Modular Systems for Polymer and Metal Manufacturing on the same Production Line.
- Seamless Material Exchange without Contamination or Lengthy Cleaning Procedures.
- Full Compatibility and Interchangeability among all Sintratec Modules enables Scaling of your Manufacturing Setup.
Embrace the advantages of 3D printing in the automotive industry with Sintratec's Swiss-engineered printers – tailored for your manufacturing success.
THE POWER OF
LASER SINTERING
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Customer Case Studies
See how businesses in the automotive industry are excelling with our
advanced 3D printing technology.
“Sintratec SLS technology fullfils all the requirements for the complex geometries of our parts. Like it's durability, texture and posibility of forms. Additionaly low costs and fast manufacturing for prototyping.”
Stephan Eugster
Technical Lead Paris Hybrid
FAQ
Due to the type of laser used in our fusion modules, we need to add absorbent to the plastic powders we offer. → Laser Deep Dive
Cylindrical build chamber allows better thermal stability across the whole building area and uniform scaling factors compared with a rectangular chamber.
Yes, with dedicated software license - Material Developer Upgrade.
The Sintratec All-Material Platform (AMP) is a modular 3D printing system that can seamlessly process both polymers and metals. Its innovative, interchangeable modules allow you to scale your production effortlessly, ensuring compatibility and rapid material change without cross-contamination.
Yes, to start printing you need: Fusion Module (S2 or S3), Build Module (MCU-160 or MCU-220) and Material Handling Module.
Yes, we offer a trial version of the Productivity Upgrade (Sintratec Nesting Solution).
We offer a dedicated licence: the Material Developer Upgrade, which opens up more than 100 different print parameters such as temperature and laser controls.
Depends on system used, material type, build density and print height. Our software calculates the cooldown time and displays it on the Fusion Module screen.
Yes, after printing, the build unit must remain in the Fusion Module for approximately 1 hour before it can be removed. When printing is complete, the Fusion Module screen will inform you of the cooling process time.
Around 145μm
Depends on the used material:
- PA12 (30% Fresh / 70% Used)
- PA12 GF (40% Fresh / 60% Used)
- TPE (10% Fresh / 90% Used)
The Material Handling Module guides the user through the dedicated mixing and sieving process.
We don’t limit build density. Lower build densities usually produce better print quality. For very high densities, the software may restrict the total build height.
Yes, our Central Software allows us to start/abort prints remotely, import print jobs and check the status of the system. You can also use it to access your printer’s live camera.
