Stratasys entered into partnership with Daihatsu
United States: Stratasys Inc., a United States based 3D
printer manufacturer entered into a partnership with Daihatsu, a subsidiary
company of Toyota for mass customization of 3D printed car parts.
Through Stratasys 3D printer, car's front and
rear bumper areas can be developed which are thin, flexible, UV-resistant
Effect Skin. In addition, customers can pick from 10 Stratasys Acrylonitrile
Styrene Acrylate (ASA) 3D printing materials and 15 base patterns, and
customize the ‘Effect Skin’ design for a unique look.
Jim Vurpillat, Director of Marketing for
Automotive & Aerospace at Stratasys said that with the help of Stratasys 3D
printer, a user can customize their car with 15 different option to give their
car a unique look.
TechSci Research analyses that Stratasys
revenue is expected to be positively impacted by collaborating with one of the
leading automotive giant Daihatsu, a Japanese based company. Further, 3D
printing would support Daihatsu in car designing and modelling along with
expanding its customization of cars.
According
to the recent report published by TechSci
Research, “Global
3D Printers Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020”, global 3D printers market is
estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 31% through 2020. Increasing adoption
within manufacturing industries, decreasing average selling prices and
government support are the key factors driving 3D printers market globally.
Besides manufacturing industries, educational institutes, and research agencies
such as NASA are also adopting 3D printers for various R&D activities.
With increasing adoption of personal as well
as industrial & metal 3D printers, growing investment on research &
development by the companies involved in manufacturing 3D printers coupled with
increasing government support is driving the demand of 3D printers across
globe. United States, Germany, Netherland, Russia, etc. are the major countries
using 3D printers for various applications including automotive, packaging,
consumer electronics, etc.