An automotive supplier needed to precisely fix complex housings during assembly, for which standard clamping fixtures were unsuitable and metal solutions were too expensive and time-consuming. The TiQ 8 industrial 3D printer and PA-CF material are used to produce customized assembly fixtures that precisely replicate the geometry of the housings. This allows components to be positioned securely, scratches to be avoided and functions such as fastening points to be integrated directly. This has enabled the supplier to significantly reduce costs and production time and respond more quickly to design changes.
AUTOMOTIVE PROTOTYPING:
3D-PRINTED GEARBOX HOUSINGS FOR MOTORCYCLE PROTOTYPING
A motorcycle manufacturer uses the innovatiQ TiQ 8 industrial 3D printer and the material PEEK CF to produce prototypes of gearbox housings. This enables a significant reduction in production time from weeks to a few days and a cost saving of over 70% compared to conventional processes. The housings printed using the FDM process passed all load tests and allowed design changes to be implemented quickly, significantly reducing the time to market for new engines.
AUTOMOTIVE:
SPARE PARTS & CUSTOM-MADE PRODUCTS
A restorer needed an accelerator pedal bracket for a classic vehicle that was no longer available on the market. With the help of a 3D scan and the innovatiQ TiQ 2 PLUS, the component was reconstructed from PA-CF and printed using the FDM process. This made it possible to produce a high-strength replacement part in just a few hours that eliminated the original weak points. This solution made it possible to get the vehicle back on the road quickly, while at the same time eliminating costs and waiting times for procurement.
AUTOMOTIVE
PRE-SERIES PRODUCTION
An electric vehicle manufacturer uses the innovatiQ TiQ 2 Plus and the material PA-CF to produce complex brackets for bumpers in pre-series production. Thanks to FDM printing, it can quickly and cost-effectively produce customized components that can withstand the high mechanical requirements of crash and vibration tests. The process enables flexible adaptation of designs, which significantly speeds up the development and production process. This eliminates the need for expensive injection molding tools, which shortens innovation cycles and reduces overall costs.
AUTOMOTIVE:
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER MOTORCYCLE
A supplier of motorcycle accessories needs prototypes of clutch slave cylinders for coordination with a motorcycle manufacturer. To speed up the process, various design and functional samples were produced using the innovatiQ TiQ 2 Plus industrial 3D printer and PLA in the FDM process. This agile approach enabled the direct implementation of CAD changes in new print jobs and reduced the iteration time from weeks to just a few days. This made the entire development and coordination process more efficient and timely, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
MACHINE CONSTRUCTION:
PUMP DRIVE HOUSING
A mechanical engineering company used the innovatiQ TiQ 2 and the material PA-CF to produce pump drive housings as prototypes and in small batches. This FDM process made it possible to print complex geometries that would be time-consuming and cost-intensive using conventional methods such as milling or casting. Production time was reduced from weeks to a few days, allowing the company to iterate quickly and test functional components in real-life applications. As a result, the customer increased its efficiency, saved costs in small series production and gained more flexibility for individual requirements.
MACHINE CONSTRUCTION
CLEVIS SHACKLE FOR LIFTING TECHNOLOGY
A Dutch shipyard needed customized clevis shackles for shipbuilding, as standard solutions did not fit due to special attachment points. Using the TiQ 8 industrial 3D printer from innovatiQ, the shackles made of carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide could be manufactured quickly and accurately. Through iterative adjustments to the design, wall thicknesses, radii and reinforcements could be optimized and practical load tests carried out. This reduced the development time from several weeks to just a few days, with significantly lower costs and minimized project risks.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY
SUPPORT BEARINGS FOR BEVEL GEARBOXES
A mechanical engineering company was faced with the problem that support bearing brackets for bevel gearboxes were developing cracks due to stress and spare parts were only available with long delivery times. Using the TiQ 2 Plus industrial 3D printer and PA-CF material, the required component was produced in-house within 36 hours. The printed support bearing impressed with its high rigidity, wear resistance and immediate usability in the gearbox. This avoided production downtimes, drastically shortened the delivery time and saved considerable costs.
RESEARCH FACILITY
DRIVE BOX
A research team needed a gearbox for a mobile robot that could be manufactured quickly and without complex CNC machining. Using the TiQ 2 Plus industrial 3D printer and the PA-CF material, the box could be produced with a precise fit and high load-bearing capacity. This allowed the fixing points, heat development and maintenance access to be tested efficiently. Thanks to 3D printing, several variants could be tested within a few days and development times were significantly reduced.
PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY
SWIVEL MOUNT
An injection molding manufacturer needed a stable, lightweight swivel mount for safety covers in automation that could be flexibly adapted to different machines. With the industrial 3D printer TiQ 2 Plus and the material PA-CF, customized brackets can be produced efficiently without tooling costs. Changes to dimensions or mounting points can be implemented quickly and produced from batch size 1. This gives the customer high flexibility, fast availability and resilient components for small series and individual parts.
PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY
MOLD INSERTS FOR INJECTION MOLDS
An injection molding manufacturer needed prototypes of plastic parts for new product designs that would be too expensive and time-consuming to produce using conventional metal tools. Using the TiQ 8 industrial 3D printer, mold inserts made of high-temperature-resistant PEEK were produced using the FDM process and inserted into standard carrier tools. This solution enables fast, cost-efficient iterations and functional prototypes made from the final material. As a result, complex geometries can be realized, development times shortened and tool costs significantly reduced.
PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY
HANDLEBAR EXTENSION
A premium e-bike manufacturer was looking for a solution for customizable handlebar extensions, as standard parts only offered limited dimensions. The industrial 3D printer TiQ 2 Plus and the material PA-CF are used to produce tailor-made, aerodynamically optimized components. These are characterized by high stability, weather resistance and ergonomic adaptability and can be produced from batch size 1. In this way, the manufacturer increases riding comfort, design freedom and its competitive strength in the high-end e-bike segment.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/AUTOMATION
END EFFECTORS
A mechanical engineering company needed customized end effectors for its automated production lines, as standard grippers often did not fit and metal solutions were too heavy and expensive. With the TiQ 2 Plus industrial 3D printer and PA-CF material, lightweight, stable grippers could be precisely adapted to the geometry of the components. The reduced weight enables faster cycle times, while the precise fit protects sensitive surfaces. In addition, functions such as air ducts or sensor mounts can be integrated directly, significantly reducing costs and development times.
MACHINE CONSTRUCTION
BRACKETS, FASTENINGS, ATTACHMENTS
A mechanical engineering company in the special machine construction sector requires numerous individual brackets, fastenings and add-on parts for the assembly of components, sensors and control elements. With the industrial 3D printer TiQ 2 Plus from innovatiQ, these parts are manufactured from PA-CF directly in the in-house tool shop just in time. The brackets are designed to fit precisely, can be adapted quickly in the event of design changes and can be provided with additional functions such as guides or markings. There is also no need for warehousing and external procurement, which significantly increases flexibility. This significantly reduces costs and production times compared to conventional processes.
MACHINE CONSTRUCTION
CUSTOMIZED SENSOR MOUNTS
A manufacturer of food packaging machines needed flexible sensor holders that were too expensive and inflexible using conventional methods. The innovatiQ TiQ 2 Plus and PA-CF were used to print customer-specific brackets using the FDM process. The 3D-printed components are precisely matched to the sensors and the machine structure. This enables quick adaptation to new layouts and sensor types, while at the same time integrating cable ducts and markings. In addition, the brackets are lighter, more chemically resistant and significantly cheaper than metal alternatives, which speeds up development and implementation.