Multi milllion order for 3D printed automotive parts

Desktop Metal has received a US$7.9m order from a German car maker to make automotive powertrain components using binder jet additive manufacturing systems.

The company plans to mass produce the parts.

“We are proud to be working with a number of major, global automotive OEMs to expand their adoption of additive manufacturing for the series production of end-use car components,” said Ric Fulop, CEO of Desktop Metal. "This milestone order is evidence of the performance and economics that make our binder jetting solutions the most advanced in the world.”