INGOLSTADT, Germany—Engineers at Audi AG are using full-color, multimaterial additive manufacturing to produce plastic parts. The technology will help reduce prototyping lead times by up to 50 percent.
Before a new vehicle goes into production, the Audi Pre-Series Center builds physical models and prototypes so that engineers can thoroughly evaluate designs. Traditionally, molding and milling were used to create door handles, radiator grills, wheel covers and other components.