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A million components for BMW

Over the last decade, BMW has produced a million 3D-printed components.

13th November 2018

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Munich

Transport/​Aerospace

 “The use of components made by additive manufacturing in series production of vehicles is increasing particularly strongly at the moment,” said Dr Jens Ertel, director of the centre. “We are following the development and application of these advanced manufacturing methods very closely indeed, partly through longstanding co-operations with leading manufacturers in the field. At the same time, we are engaging in targeted technology scouting and evaluating innovative production systems.”

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