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Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) is using Markforged Onyx GF to produce color-coded tooling for its multi-model automotive production operations. The material is being used to make variant-specific jigs easier for operators to identify while providing greater durability than previously used ABS parts.
SIA runs multiple vehicle models simultaneously, creating situations where similar tools may differ by only a few millimeters. Associates therefore need to identify and retrieve the correct jig quickly during assembly.
Color coding provides a visual method for distinguishing between these tools. SIA had previously produced low-volume custom parts in different colors using 3D printed ABS. However, Markforged says the material lacked the durability required for tooling repeatedly handled an