At the 22nd SPE Automotive Award ceremony, Yizumi and Faurecia Autositze achieved second place in the “Chassis Unit / Structural Component” category. The jury honored an innovative protective shield holder that is produced using additive manufacturing.
The award-winning component demonstrates the potential of 3D printing for the economical and fast production of structural components in medium batch sizes. Its crash safety is particularly noteworthy: the bracket withstands front and rear collisions at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
A specially developed material is used for production. With AKROMID B3 ICF 30 AM (7451), AKRO-PLASTIC provides a carbon fiber-reinforced compound that combines high strength and low density with fast production times in 3D printing.
The application can be found in the vehicle fleet of the transportation service provider MOIA. There, the 3D-printed component serves as a carrier for a hygiene shield that separates the driver’s area from the passengers.
With this development, Yizumi and Faurecia are demonstrating that 3D printing is increasingly finding its way into series production in the automotive industry. This not only fulfills design aspects, but also functional and safety-relevant aspects.
The award underlines the potential of additive manufacturing processes for complex structural components in medium quantities. Such 3D-printed components could be increasingly used in the future, particularly in areas where weight savings and crash safety are crucial.
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