Lamborghini is an Italian brand in Sant’agasta Bolognese, Italy, specializing in supercars. Lamborghini is the latest car company to use 3D printing technology in its production process. It is working with Carbon to more efficiently produce lightweight end-use parts.
Lamborghini Urus fuel cap digitally manufactured with epx82 epoxy resin
Lamborghini's first production part using Carbon technology was a new textured fuel cap with a Urus label and a clip assembly for the air duct. Both parts are mounted on the Urus, the super SUV that Lamborghini first introduced in 2018. Urus is one of the fastest SUVs in the world, with a list price of about $ 200,000.
To produce these parts, Lamborghini will use Carbon's 3D printer and Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology, which uses light and oxygen to quickly produce products from a resin pool. Lamborghini also worked closely with Volkswagen's electronics research laboratory to redesign many parts, mirror assemblies and accessories inside the car to produce lightweight, durable end-use parts.
Lamborghini Urus Clamp Assembly, Digitally Made Duct with Epx82 Epoxy
"Through our extensive procurement research, we have found that many of our vehicle components are ideal for digital manufacturing," said Stefan Gramse, chief procurement officer of Lamborghini Motors. "By working with Carbon, we are relocating production tools so that we can Smarter, faster, and more efficient production of more durable products, while significantly speeding up our time to market. "
Some companies are adopting 3D printing to reduce the time required to make prototypes. For example, Adidas' Futurecraft 4D running shoes, Ford's new end-use auto parts, and Riddell's Speedflex football helmets are all ways in which 3D printing can help companies from all walks of life reimagine their products, and The latest example of mass production that was once considered unproductive.