Tooling suitability reviewFixture workflow planningLow-volume route assessment

Automotive

Automotive teams need disciplined routes for tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and low-volume components before additive manufacturing is used in production support. D2M supports application review, material selection, design preparation, documentation, and operator training for automotive manufacturing workflows.

Automotive

Application Suitability

Candidate applications are reviewed against operating conditions, material requirements, inspection needs, and commercial constraints.

Workflow Definition

The equipment, software, material route, records, and approval points are mapped before implementation decisions are made.

Implementation Planning

Training, documentation, governance, and handover requirements are defined so the capability can be managed by internal teams.

Industry Overview

Automotive teams need disciplined routes for tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and low-volume components before additive manufacturing is used in production support.

D2M supports application review, material selection, design preparation, documentation, and operator training for automotive manufacturing workflows.

Common Applications

Technology Portfolio

Technology Routes for Automotive

Review hardware and material routes that may be suitable after application, workflow, and qualification requirements are understood.

3D Printers

Stratasys F370®CR

Stratasys F370®CR

Accessible industrial composite printing for strong, stiff, carbon-fiber-reinforced parts and everyday manufacturing needs.

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Stratasys Fortus 450mc

Stratasys Fortus 450mc

Proven industrial FDM delivering dependable strength, accuracy, and repeatable results.

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Stratasys Origin® Two

Stratasys Origin® Two

P3 photopolymer 3D printing system for selected applications where accuracy, material route, workflow, and production requirements need to be reviewed.

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Stratasys J850™ Pro

Stratasys J850™ Pro

Multi-material PolyJet prototyping that delivers parts which look, feel and function like final products.

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Stratasys Neo® 800+

Stratasys Neo® 800+

Large-format SLA system for applications where accuracy, surface finish, resin route, and workflow requirements need to be reviewed.

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Stratasys Neo® 450s

Stratasys Neo® 450s

System route for application and workflow review.

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Stratasys J850™ Prime

Stratasys J850™ Prime

System route for application and workflow review.

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Stratasys F190™CR

Stratasys F190™CR

System route for application and workflow review.

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XACT Metal XM200G

XACT Metal XM200G

System route for application and workflow review.

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Stratasys F900

Stratasys F900

High-capacity FDM engineered for reliable, precise, and consistent manufacturing at scale.

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Stratasys H350™

Stratasys H350™

Industrial SAF™ 3D printing for consistent, high-volume production with competitive part costs and streamlined workflows.

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Stratasys J826™ Prime

Stratasys J826™ Prime

Compact, full-colour, multi-material PolyJet printing for fast, high-fidelity product prototypes.

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Stratasys F170™

Stratasys F170™

Accessible industrial-grade 3D printing with dependable accuracy, easy operation and versatile materials for classrooms and offices.

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Stratasys Neo® 800

Stratasys Neo® 800

System route for application and workflow review.

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Stratasys J35™ Pro

Stratasys J35™ Pro

Versatile, office-ready PolyJet 3D printing for high-fidelity, multi-material prototypes and functional parts.

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Stratasys F370®

Stratasys F370®

Accessible industrial FDM printing with reliable performance, versatile materials, and easy operation for office or shop-floor use.

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Stratasys F770®

Stratasys F770®

Large-format industrial FDM printing for full-scale parts, production tooling and big builds at an accessible price point.

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Stratasys J55™ Prime

Stratasys J55™ Prime

Compact full-color PolyJet printing with tactile, functional and multi-material capability for office-ready design workflows.

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Stratasys F3300

Stratasys F3300

Next-generation FDM performance for faster, stronger, and more consistent part production.

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Stratasys J850™ TechStyle™

Stratasys J850™ TechStyle™

Direct-to-textile PolyJet printing for full-color, multi-material fashion designs impossible with traditional methods.

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3D Scanners

Scanology 3DeVOK MQ

Scanology 3DeVOK MQ

A wireless, marker-free professional 3D scanner designed for flexible, everyday creation and measurement.

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Scanology KSCAN-MAGIC

Scanology KSCAN-MAGIC

Composite laser 3D scanning for ultra-fast, ultra-accurate measurement of any size part.

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Scanology KSCAN-E

Scanology KSCAN-E

Flagship wireless 3D scanner with ultra-high accuracy, multiple scan modes and fully portable metrology-grade performance.

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Scanology TrackProbe

Scanology TrackProbe

Metrology-grade optical 3D probing for large-scale, high-precision industrial measurement.

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Scanology NimProbe

Scanology NimProbe

Portable, high-precision optical 3D probing and scanning system - measurement freedom without cables or constraints.

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Scanology SIMSCAN-E

Scanology SIMSCAN-E

Palm-sized, wireless 3D scanning with high-speed, industrial-grade accuracy.

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Scanology NimbleTrack GEN2

Scanology NimbleTrack GEN2

Wireless, high-precision 3D scanning for fast, detailed measurement anywhere.

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Scanology KSCAN-X

Scanology KSCAN-X

Scanning system for workflow and inspection review.

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Scanology TrackScan Sharp

Scanology TrackScan Sharp

Industrial-grade, large-volume optical 3D scanning - fast, accurate, and target-free for parts from small components to huge assemblies.

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Scanology 3DeVOK MT

Scanology 3DeVOK MT

A versatile professional 3D scanner combining laser and speckle technology for fast, accurate, marker-free scanning.

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Scanology MSCAN-L15

Scanology MSCAN-L15

High-precision photogrammetry for accurate measurement of large-scale parts.

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Scanology NimbleTrack

Scanology NimbleTrack

Wireless, compact 3D scanning system delivering high-precision measurement for small-to-medium parts with total freedom of movement.

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Scanology SIMSCAN-Gen2

Scanology SIMSCAN-Gen2

Palm-sized laser 3D scanner delivering metrology-grade accuracy, speed and portability.

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Scanology NimbleTrack-CR

Scanology NimbleTrack-CR

Wireless, high-precision 3D scanning system - portable and engineered for detailed industrial or heritage-grade scanning.

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Compatible Materials

ABS-M30

ABS-M30

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Antero™ 800NA

Antero™ 800NA

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ASA

ASA

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ABS-CF10

ABS-CF10

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HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)

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ABSi P500

ABSi P500

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Diran 410MF07

Diran 410MF07

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Antero™ 840CN03

Antero™ 840CN03

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Nylon 12

Nylon 12

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Kimya PC-FR

Kimya PC-FR

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ABS-ESD7

ABS-ESD7

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Agilus 30 Family

Agilus 30 Family

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Aluminum Metal Powder

Aluminum Metal Powder

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Copper Metal Powder

Copper Metal Powder

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Digital ABS Plus

Digital ABS Plus

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DraftGrey

DraftGrey

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Elastico™

Elastico™

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Nylon 12CF

Nylon 12CF

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Nylon 6

Nylon 6

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Nylon-CF10

Nylon-CF10

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TPU 92A

TPU 92A

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Iron Metal Powder

Iron Metal Powder

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LOCTITE® 3D 3172™ High Impact

LOCTITE® 3D 3172™ High Impact

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LOCTITE® 3D IND3380™ ESD

LOCTITE® 3D IND3380™ ESD

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LOCTITE® 3D IND403™ High Modulus

LOCTITE® 3D IND403™ High Modulus

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Nickel Metal Powder

Nickel Metal Powder

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Origin® Open Materials

Origin® Open Materials

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PC-ABS

PC-ABS

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Polycarbonate (PC)

Polycarbonate (PC)

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Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

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Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU/PPSF)

Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU/PPSF)

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PA11 (Nylon 11)

PA11 (Nylon 11)

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PA12 (Nylon 12)

PA12 (Nylon 12)

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Somos® 9120™

Somos® 9120™

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Somos® Element™

Somos® Element™

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Somos® EvoLVe™ 128

Somos® EvoLVe™ 128

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Somos® NeXt™

Somos® NeXt™

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Somos® PerFORM

Somos® PerFORM

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Somos® PerFORM Reflect™

Somos® PerFORM Reflect™

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Somos® ProtoGen™ 18420

Somos® ProtoGen™ 18420

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Somos® ProtoTherm™ 12120

Somos® ProtoTherm™ 12120

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Somos® Taurus™

Somos® Taurus™

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Somos® WaterClear® Ultra 10122

Somos® WaterClear® Ultra 10122

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Somos® WaterShed® AF

Somos® WaterShed® AF

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Somos® WaterShed® Black

Somos® WaterShed® Black

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Somos® WaterShed® XC 11122

Somos® WaterShed® XC 11122

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ST-130

ST-130

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SUP706B™

SUP706B™

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SUP707™

SUP707™

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SUP710™

SUP710™

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Titanium Metal Powder

Titanium Metal Powder

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ToughONE™

ToughONE™

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ULTEM™ 1010 Resin

ULTEM™ 1010 Resin

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ULTEM™ 9085 Resin

ULTEM™ 9085 Resin

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VeroClear™

VeroClear™

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VeroUltra™Clear

VeroUltra™Clear

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VICTREX AM™ 200

VICTREX AM™ 200

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