Large 3D-printed equipment – a game changer in the automotive industry?

Until now, equipment was mostly made of steel or aluminum – expensive, heavy, and often assembled from multiple parts. 3D printers were usually too small.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Walter Automobiltechnik GmbH saves considerable costs by printing assembly fixtures and quality assurance tools up to one cubic meter in size.

The result?

Individual testing and assembly aids are now an integral part of quality assurance. Customized fixtures ensure greater efficiency and automated checks.

But that’s just the beginning!

3D printing opens up completely new possibilities. Whether tool holders, grippers, or practical workplace aids – engineer André Lenz uses the printer for clever solutions throughout the entire company.

André Lenz explains: Our BigRep – Large-Format 3D Printers ONE enables us to produce large components – without great expense. A real game changer!

For WAT, 3D printing is not a trend – but a lived reality and the future.