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Auto Companies Use 3D Printing
Automakers are joining other industries, like plastics, moving toward use of 3D printing.
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Automakers are joining other industries, like plastics, moving toward use of 3D printing. They see this innovation as a means to not only hasten development and get products to market, but also as a helpful hand in design and production. Here's an enlightening report about how four automakers (Ford Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Daimler AG) are working 3D printing into their respective operations. (Benzinga)
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