Selective Laser Sintering, Multi-Jet Fusion and Direct Metal Laser Sintering enables Forge Labs to offer functional end-use materials with final product aesthetics. Materials such as Nylon 12  offer functional performance testing suitable for low to mid volume production. High performance thermoplastics for Fused Deposition (FDM), such as ULTEM 9085 are suitable for use inside engine compartments or parts that require Flame Smoke & Toxicity certifications. 

Manufacturing parts with 3D printing allows automakers to become more creative with their designs, allowing for more intricate parts to be manufactured such as complex brake calipers, grilles, air vents, handles, and exhaust systems.  Forge Labs advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies enables the rapid production of functional, end-use parts requiring high levels of customization in days. Since complexity with 3D printing doesn't add to the cost of manufacturing, this leads to customization opportunities for automakers far beyond what was ever possible with traditional subtractive methods.

Additive manufacturing technologies have transformed the ways in which automotive products are designed, developed, manufactured, and distributed. Automakers have used technologies such as Stereolithography (SLA) and Fused Deposition (FDM) to prototype parts for fit and form testing in-house to protect their intellectual property.

Forge Labs is capable of manufacturing prototype parts as quick as 1 business day and offers additional finishing and post processing services to achieve a high level of detail. Test form, fit & function, iterate quicker on concepts and validate designs prior to investing in tooling. Our spacious build platforms allow for even the largest automotive parts can be printed in a single piece, requiring no sectioning or assembly for parts up to 59 inches in length.