Just a couple week’s ago I posted about 3D Printing technology and how it is likely to reshape the manufacturing process. Here in a case example, Stratasys and MINI Cooper describe how they partnered together to develop the new MINI John Cooper Works World Rally Car (WRC). It was used heavily in the test car, producing large parts such as the engine bay, gearbox, steering assembly, vehicle interior and engine components. Again illustrating the precision of 3D printing, 15 finished components will be a part of all new production cars in the series. Chief designer Paul Doe goes so far as to say, “We would find it nearly impossible to build another car without using FDM technology [Stratasys' patented 3D printing process].”

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