On June 27, 2018, the Antarctic bear learned that gm had seen great value in 3D printing and was using the technology to reduce costs at its plants.The company says most of GM's plants have 3D printers, which can save the company millions of dollars a year in production costs.The Delta3D printer used in gm's plant costs about $35,000, but it has saved the company more than $300,000 in tools and other parts in two years.
DanGrieshaber, gm's global manufacturing director, said the recent increase in the use of 3D printing technology has allowed gm to expand and better standardize its operations."We are growing fast and creating real value for the plant," Grieshaber said last week during a visit to gm's assembly plant in central Michigan.
The company's Delta factory opened in 2006.3D printing is part of what gm calls "manufacturing 4.0," which also includes using drones to check assembly stations and robots that can work with humans.
According to responsible for the factory 3 d printing ZaneMeike, general Delta3D printer price is about $35000, but it in the two years for the company to save more than $300000 in tools and other accessories.For example, factories use 3D printing tools to align engines and transmit vehicle identification Numbers.Buying the product from a third party will raise the company's cost by $3,000, but the cost of 3D printing the same product in a factory is less than $3.