The increasing variant intensity in small series, the reduction in the time-to-market in development, and the demand for material efficiency are all opportunities for introducing metal 3D printing in the automotive industry.

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This is why the EDAG Group , the world’s largest independent engineering service provider for the automotive industry, and nine leading partners, are carrying out the StaVari research project into a fully integrated process chain for the additive manufacture of complex components using an innovative steel grade.

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As part of the StaVari research project, a steel alloy tailor-made for car body applications was defined and a new powder alloy was developed which, in the laser-additively processed state, has properties comparable to those of the classic DP800 dual-phase steel. This is a starting point in significantly reducing costs (by as much as 60%) compared to conventional alloys. Together with its partners, the EDAG Group specified requirements, developed concepts […]

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