Peugeot has launched a new range of 3D printed car accessories.
Available on the PEUGEOT LIFESTYLE shop, a range of accessories including a sunglasses holder, a can holder and a phone/card holder has been created specifically for the new PEUGEOT 308.
The accessories are 3D printed using the new HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology.
PEUGEOT was one of the first to use this technology in the development of the 3D accessories range.
The process starts with the transfer of a digital CAD file to a 3D printer which deposits a binder onto a powder by combining a binding agent to fuse the powder and a specific agent, known as a detailer to “smooth” the surface.
When the build is complete, the entire powder bed with the encapsulated parts is sent to a processing station where most of the remaining powder is removed by vacuum suction.
The parts are then sandblasted to remove the powder residue before going to the finishing department, where they are painted to improve aesthetics.
3D printing is becoming more and more widespread and is revolutionising the manufacturing system across many industries.
3D printing is still in its infancy in the automotive industry, but the technology is intended to be used not only on the range of accessories, but also on more technical parts of the next PEUGEOT models.