Automotive giants use 3D printing and AI to produce auto parts

As a giant in the automotive industry, its every move has attracted much attention. Recently, some media have revealed that Volkswagen (VW) Group is using 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) to produce auto parts, which can be more complicated and weight. Lighter. The German-based company recently demonstrated its new process at the California Center for Innovation and Engineering (IECC).

Currently, the car on display is made using AI design parts and manufactured using a 3D printer, which was modified in 1962 Microbus modern electric version.

Many of the car's components are in bright orange tones, making it easy to spot Generatively Designed shapes. These components include steering wheels, side mirror brackets and even wheels.

By training AI, engineers can use the Generative Design program to focus on their priorities and the technology meets these standards, resulting in a lightweight and well-structured design.

The shape of the part is from straight to curved

Interestingly, Volkswagen's design requirements for parts are not so rigid. They have straight edges and hard lines that look more like roots.

In order to produce these complex shapes, only 3D printing (additive manufacturing) can be used. However, since all vehicles have thousands of components, the team is working hard to determine which ones can effectively be replaced with 3D printing. To do this, they also rely on AI to mark potential parts.

In the near future, Volkswagen has great plans to use technology to create a closed-loop recycling system in which it can use plastic from old components to create new plastics. This not only saves fuel but also reduces waste, which is good news for the planet.

3D printing technology is not fully mature at present, and it can't be done with its printing car. However, as a giant in the automotive manufacturing field, Volkswagen has proven that it can achieve more flexible design and light weight in AI and 3D printing in automotive design. Parts and economic benefits.