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• Several months ago, 3DPrint.com Executive Editor Joris Peels made a good case for aftermarket car parts as a potential high-growth opportunity for additive manufacturing (AM), specifically in the context of...
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Several months ago, 3DPrint.com Executive Editor Joris Peels made a good case for aftermarket car parts as a potential high-growth opportunity for additive manufacturing (AM), specifically in the context of automotive seating. 3D printing for aftermarket car parts isn’t a new idea, but Joris’s spin on the concept emphasized how aesthetic and comfort, rather than repairs, look poised to add a whole new dimension to aftermarket demand that would benefit both the AM industry and automakers.
BigRep America, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of large-format, polymer extrusion 3D printers, just secured a deal that validates Joris’s theory: BigRep is partnering with SEMA Garage, the product development and technology center for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), to give S