Apply for MAST-P Support

Michigan manufacturers: Access capital and support services through the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program (MASTP) and position your business for the future of mobility.

The Battery Show North America

OCTOBER 12-15, 2026, Huntington Place, Detroit, MI

Automation Alley Trade Missions

Your Gateway to New, High-Growth Markets.

Join Project DIAMOnD Academy

Register for the Integr8 2026 Series

3D Printing Solves Inefficiencies in the Energy Industry

by | Nov 1, 2021

Summary

Energy giant Siemens utilizes MarkForged technology to improve business.

Siemens Improves Efficiency with Markforged 3D Printing

Siemens Innovation Center in Orlando, Florida is the only one of its kind in the U.S. to offer a unique pairing of design with manufacturing, implementing a wide array of Industry 4.0 tools. When engineers at the Siemens Innovation Center were tasked with finding a better way to maintain turbines that could help reduce offsite repairs and costly downtime, they turned to 3D printing. In this case study, you will explore how additive manufacturing can provide a better customer solution while staying on the forefront of competitive industries. Discover how your organization can save time and take additive manufacturing into the field.

Check out the full case study here

Automation Alley

Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.

More

Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry

What is Automotive Additive Manufacturing? Automotive additive manufacturing (AM) is the process of creating vehicle components by layering materials based on digital 3D models. It allows for rapid prototyping, the production of complex geometries, and the creation of...

Related

Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry

Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry

Automotive manufacturers are using additive manufacturing to accelerate product development, reduce tooling lead times, support low-volume production, and produce replacement parts on demand. This guide explores the key applications, benefits, challenges, materials, and technologies shaping automotive 3D printing, along with real-world examples of how manufacturers are putting additive manufacturing into practice.