Porsche - 3D printing could be brought into the automotive sector

Back in December, Porsche revealed its intentions to invest in 3D printer Intamsys to explore how additive manufacturing technology can be deployed within the automotive sector.

With the investment, Porsche will seek to digitalise and improve its product manufacturing process and expand the application of additive manufacturing within the luxury car sector. 

“Digital transformation has seeped into every aspect of production and daily life, and is listed as one of the core issues in Porsche’s operation strategy,” said Jens Puttfarcken, President and CEO of Porsche China.

“Porsche plans to boost the actual application of additive manufacturing technology, and leverage the significant innovation potential of 3D printing in terms of both product and process to offer customers more flexible production and customisation services.

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Porsche hopes its strategic investment in Intamsys will help Porsche to digitalise and improve its product manufacturing process, in line with the firm’s plans to expand its application of 3D printing. The company’s aim is to become a “digital mobility solution provider” within the luxury car segment, and it sees additive manufacturing as an integral part of this vision. 

As the automotive sector gradually undergoes a digital transformation and adopts more intelligent technologies, Porsche sees the rapid deployment of 3D printing playing a key role in the digitalisation of companies active in this space. Additionally, the manufacturer has identified the technology opens up “new possibilities” in the development and manufacture of small-series parts and components.

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