Contents
- Introduction
- Using the Fuse 1 in an Industrial Environment
- SLS for End-Use Applications: Spare Parts and Parts for End-of-Life Products
- The Future of SLS in Serial Production
Introduction
If you have ever sat in a car, it’s safe to say that you’ve most likely interacted with one of Brose’s products. With 25,000 employees in 24 countries, the company is one of the largest familyowned Tier 1 automotive suppliers, working with 80 automotive brands, over 40 suppliers, and 50 e-bike manufacturers.
Every other new vehicle worldwide is equipped with at least one Brose product, including various mechatronic components and systems, such as seat structures, door components, and various electric motors and drives.
As one of Germany’s most innovative companies, Brose is in an excellent position to integrate additive manufacturing (AM) into their products and manufacturing workflow. They use various AM technologies for prototyping, tools, and fixtures, and their next objective is to go into serial production. The latest addition to their printing fleet, the Fuse 1, the first benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer from Formlabs, is one of the tools that will support them on this path.
Read on to learn from Christian Kleylein, technologist for AM Polymer Series Manufacturing at Brose, about his experience with the new device and how they plan to use 3D printing for serial manufacturing.
Using the Fuse 1 in an Industrial Environment
Additive manufacturing is one of the newer core competencies of Brose. Their AM center in Germany is a one-stop-shop for prototyping, process development, material development, and validation, that provides parts globally.
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