Continental strengthens production capabilities with Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing
Continental AG, a leading automotive technology company, has been successfully using additive manufacturing for more than 20 years. Its Additive Design and Manufacturing Competence Center in Karben, Germany, integrates the technology into its entire design and production process.
To address its in-house manufacturing needs and meet customer expectations, Continental has invested in a Stratasys Fortus 450mc™ 3D printer to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities. The technology enables the production of durable, high-performance parts made from ULTEM™ 9085 resin, while the ABS-ESD7™ material also enables Continental to 3D print ESD-compatible assemblies.
The challenge
• To prevent production disruptions, replacement tools and equipment need to be procured quickly and customized solutions are needed.
• Increased work with electronic components means that ESD-compatible tools and manufacturing support equipment are essential.
The solution
• In-house Stratasys FDM® additive manufacturing increases production speed by producing customized, high-performance tools and components on demand.
• The Fortus 450mc 3D printer enables rapid production of ESD-compliant production support tools in ABS-ESD7 material, avoiding damage to parts or downtime when coming into contact with sensitive electronics.
• The Fortus 450mc enables parts to be produced in a matter of hours. This means Continental can schedule print jobs to run overnight, so they can receive finished parts the next morning.
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