Rivian Has Invested Millions In 3D Printing. Its Biggest Plans Are Still Ahead
Rivian has invested more than $5 million in 3D printing technology to accelerate vehicle development and lower prototyping costs. The company is currently installing a new bay of on-demand printers at its Normal, Illinois factory to support engineers. Rivian reports that these savings already run "well in the millions" as the company scales. The initiative aims to reduce part wait times from weeks to days, with machines typically paying for themselves within one year.
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- ✓ Rivian has invested more than $5 million in 3D printers.
- ✓ The company is adding a bay of on-demand 3D printers at its Normal, Illinois factory.
- ✓ Rivian states that 3D printing savings run "well in the millions" as it scales up.
- ✓ Automakers including Rivian, Ford, and GM are using 3D printing for prototypes, factory tools, and low-volume parts.
What changed
Rivian is installing a new row of on-demand 3D printers at its Normal plant to speed up engineering workflows.
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Rivian Invests Over $5 Million in 3D Printing to Cut Costs
Rivian has invested more than $5 million in 3D printing technology to accelerate vehicle development and lower prototyping costs. The company is currently installing a new bay of on-demand printers at its Normal, Illinois factory to support engineers. Rivian reports that these savings already run "well in the millions" as the company scales. The initiative aims to reduce part wait times from weeks to days, with machines typically paying for themselves within one year.
Why it matters
Rivian is joining other automakers like Ford and GM in using 3D printing for factory tools and low-volume parts. This push for efficiency follows an 18% decline in deliveries during 2024. The strategy focuses on democratizing additive manufacturing to increase production speed.
What is confirmed
- Rivian has invested more than $5 million in 3D printers.
- The company is adding a bay of on-demand 3D printers at its Normal, Illinois factory.
- Rivian states that 3D printing savings run "well in the millions" as it scales up.
- Automakers including Rivian, Ford, and GM are using 3D printing for prototypes, factory tools, and low-volume parts.
Still unconfirmed
- The 3D printing machines pay for themselves within a year and cut part wait times from weeks to days.
- Rivian's 3D printing investment is a response to an 18% delivery decline in 2024.
What to watch next
- Details on the "biggest plans" for 3D printing mentioned by InsideEVs
- Further financial reports confirming the exact total of cost savings
- Expansion of 3D printing capabilities to other Rivian facilities
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