3DXTECH Speaks at Ford Innovation Expo in Detroit
3DXTECH joined the Ford Innovation Expo in Detroit to showcase advanced 3D printing materials, Stratasys-compatible filaments, and cost-saving solutions for automotive additive manufacturing.
Last week, the 3DXTECH team was invited to participate in the Ford Innovation Expo in Detroit, Michigan. This event gathered together many of the talented teams from Ford facilities located throughout North America. It was a privilege to be in attendance with so many forward-thinking professionals, and we’re thankful to everyone who stopped by our booth. The conversations we had were engaging and reaffirmed the growing role of additive manufacturing within the automotive industry.
Throughout the event, we showcased how 3DXTECH’s portfolio of advanced 3D printing materials enables automotive innovation through rapid prototyping and low-cost production line repairs. Our presentation was delivered by Ryan Leonard, Account Manager at 3DXTECH, and focused on the real-world impact of additive manufacturing, particularly in the demanding industry of automotive development and production, where strength, temperature resistance, and dimensional stability are essential. For some attendees, it was also their first introduction to Triton3D, our line of Stratasys-compatible materials designed to offer the same performance as OEM materials, but at a significantly lower cost.
We also took the opportunity to highlight our accessories, including the FM1 Filament Maintainer and FD1 Filament Dryer, which were designed to support industrial workflows. One of the topics we were most excited to discuss in our presentation was the connection between the FM1 and Fortus printers. By running Triton3D 500 in³ or 750 in³ reels of ABS or ASA directly from the FM1, users can drastically cut both material costs and downtime. Based on calculations by our team at 3DXTECH, switching to Triton3D while also utilizing the FM1 can save $28,000 annually in material costs when compared to OEM 92 in³ reels. This combination can also reduce labor time from 23+ hours a year on reel changeovers (based on an average of 10 minutes per changeover) to just over 4 hours annually.
We appreciated the opportunity to connect with the various teams at the Ford Innovation Expo and share how our solutions support real-world manufacturing challenges. As additive manufacturing grows within the automotive industry, we're always excited to be part of the conversation.
