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.
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 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
Accessible industrial composite printing for strong, stiff, carbon-fiber-reinforced parts and everyday manufacturing needs.
Stratasys Fortus 450mc
Industrial FDM for tooling and parts needing engineering thermoplastics.
Stratasys Origin® Two
P3 photopolymer 3D printing system for selected applications where accuracy, material route, workflow, and production requirements need to be reviewed.
Stratasys J850™ Pro
Multi-material PolyJet prototyping that delivers parts which look, feel and function like final products.
Stratasys Neo® 800+
Large-format SLA system for applications where accuracy, surface finish, resin route, and workflow requirements need to be reviewed.
Stratasys Neo® 450s
System route for application and workflow review.
Stratasys J850™ Prime
System route for application and workflow review.
Stratasys F190™CR
System route for application and workflow review.
XACT Metal XM200G
Configurable metal powder-bed fusion for prototypes, tooling and small parts.
Stratasys F900
High-capacity FDM engineered for reliable, precise, and consistent manufacturing at scale.
Stratasys H350™
Industrial SAF™ 3D printing for consistent, high-volume production with competitive part costs and streamlined workflows.
Stratasys J826™ Prime
Compact, full-colour, multi-material PolyJet printing for fast, high-fidelity product prototypes.
Stratasys F170™
Accessible industrial-grade 3D printing with dependable accuracy, easy operation and versatile materials for classrooms and offices.
Stratasys Neo® 800
System route for application and workflow review.
Stratasys J35™ Pro
Compact PolyJet for detailed prototypes with rigid, clear and flexible regions.
Stratasys F370®
Accessible industrial FDM printing with reliable performance, versatile materials, and easy operation for office or shop-floor use.
Stratasys F770®
Large-format industrial FDM printing for full-scale parts, production tooling and big builds at an accessible price point.
Stratasys J55™ Prime
Compact full-color PolyJet printing with tactile, functional and multi-material capability for office-ready design workflows.
Stratasys F3300
Next-generation FDM performance for faster, stronger, and more consistent part production.
Stratasys J850™ TechStyle™
Direct-to-textile PolyJet printing for full-color, multi-material fashion designs impossible with traditional methods.
Stratasys F870
Large-format industrial FDM printing for tooling, jigs and functional parts.
3D Scanners
Scanology 3DeVOK MQ
A wireless, marker-free professional 3D scanner designed for flexible, everyday creation and measurement.
Scanology KSCAN-MAGIC
Composite laser 3D scanning for ultra-fast, ultra-accurate measurement of any size part.
Scanology KSCAN-E
Flagship wireless 3D scanner with ultra-high accuracy, multiple scan modes and fully portable metrology-grade performance.
Scanology TrackProbe
Metrology-grade optical 3D probing for large-scale, high-precision industrial measurement.
Scanology NimProbe
Portable, high-precision optical 3D probing and scanning system - measurement freedom without cables or constraints.
Scanology SIMSCAN-E
Palm-sized, wireless 3D scanning with high-speed, industrial-grade accuracy.
Scanology NimbleTrack GEN2
Wireless, high-precision 3D scanning for fast, detailed measurement anywhere.
Scanology KSCAN-X
Scanning system for workflow and inspection review.
Scanology TrackScan Sharp
Industrial-grade, large-volume optical 3D scanning - fast, accurate, and target-free for parts from small components to huge assemblies.
Scanology 3DeVOK MT
A versatile professional 3D scanner combining laser and speckle technology for fast, accurate, marker-free scanning.
Scanology MSCAN-L15
High-precision photogrammetry for accurate measurement of large-scale parts.
Scanology NimbleTrack
Wireless, compact 3D scanning system delivering high-precision measurement for small-to-medium parts with total freedom of movement.
Scanology SIMSCAN-Gen2
Palm-sized laser 3D scanner delivering metrology-grade accuracy, speed and portability.
Scanology NimbleTrack-CR
Wireless, high-precision 3D scanning system - portable and engineered for detailed industrial or heritage-grade scanning.
Compatible Materials
ABS-M30
Antero™ 800NA
ASA
ABS-CF10
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
ABSi P500
Diran 410MF07
Antero™ 840CN03
Nylon 12
Kimya PC-FR
ABS-ESD7
Agilus 30 Family
Aluminum Metal Powder
Copper Metal Powder
Digital ABS Plus
DraftGrey
Elastico™
Nylon 12CF
Nylon 6
Nylon-CF10
TPU 92A
Iron Metal Powder
LOCTITE® 3D 3172™ High Impact
LOCTITE® 3D IND3380™ ESD
LOCTITE® 3D IND403™ High Modulus
Nickel Metal Powder
Origin® Open Materials
PC-ABS
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU/PPSF)
PA11 (Nylon 11)
PA12 (Nylon 12)
Somos® 9120™
Somos® Element™
Somos® EvoLVe™ 128
Somos® NeXt™
Somos® PerFORM
Somos® PerFORM Reflect™
Somos® ProtoGen™ 18420
Somos® ProtoTherm™ 12120
Somos® Taurus™
Somos® WaterClear® Ultra 10122
Somos® WaterShed® AF
Somos® WaterShed® Black
Somos® WaterShed® XC 11122
ST-130
SUP706B™
SUP707™
SUP710™
Titanium Metal Powder
ToughONE™
ULTEM™ 1010 Resin
ULTEM™ 9085 Resin
VeroClear™
VeroUltra™Clear
VICTREX AM™ 200
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