3D Systems & Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses Innovations Maximize Vehicle Uptime by Decentralizing Spare Part Production
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses have announced a groundbreaking solution for remote spare part printing. The collaboration, which includes Oqton and Wibu-Systems, enables Daimler Buses' certified partners to produce spare parts locally while protecting intellectual property through digital rights management.
The solution allows for on-demand manufacturing of various underhood and cabin interior parts, reducing delivery time by up to 75%. Service providers can join Daimler's network by purchasing a 3DXpert license through their Omniplus 3D-Printing License eShop. The system currently works with 3D Systems' SLS 380 printer, with plans to expand to other polymer and metal printers.
This initiative aims to overcome supply chain bottlenecks and minimize vehicle downtime due to maintenance. The automotive additive manufacturing market is projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2022 to $7.9 billion by 2027.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) e Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses hanno annunciato una soluzione innovativa per la stampa di parti di ricambio a distanza. La collaborazione, che include Oqton e Wibu-Systems, permette ai partner certificati di Daimler Buses di produrre parti di ricambio localmente, proteggendo al contempo la proprietà intellettuale attraverso la gestione dei diritti digitali.
La soluzione consente la produzione su richiesta di vari componenti del motore e interni della cabina, riducendo i tempi di consegna fino al 75%. I fornitori di servizi possono unirsi alla rete di Daimler acquistando una licenza 3DXpert tramite il loro eShop di licenze per la stampa 3D Omniplus. Il sistema attualmente funziona con la stampante SLS 380 di 3D Systems, con piani per espandersi ad altre stampanti in polimero e metallo.
Questa iniziativa mira a superare i collo di bottiglia nella catena di approvvigionamento e a ridurre i tempi di inattività dei veicoli causati dalla manutenzione. Si prevede che il mercato della produzione additiva automotive crescerà da 2,9 miliardi di dollari nel 2022 a 7,9 miliardi di dollari entro il 2027.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) y Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses han anunciado una solución innovadora para la impresión remota de piezas de repuesto. La colaboración, que incluye a Oqton y Wibu-Systems, permite a los socios certificados de Daimler Buses producir piezas de repuesto localmente, protegiendo la propiedad intelectual a través de la gestión de derechos digitales.
La solución permite la fabricación bajo demanda de varias piezas de motor y del interior de la cabina, reduciendo el tiempo de entrega en hasta un 75%. Los proveedores de servicio pueden unirse a la red de Daimler comprando una licencia 3DXpert a través de su tienda de licencias de impresión 3D Omniplus. Actualmente, el sistema funciona con la impresora SLS 380 de 3D Systems, con planes para expandirse a otras impresoras de polímero y metal.
Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo superar los cuellos de botella en la cadena de suministro y minimizar el tiempo de inactividad de los vehículos debido al mantenimiento. Se proyecta que el mercado de fabricación aditiva automotriz crecerá de 2.9 mil millones de dólares en 2022 a 7.9 mil millones de dólares para 2027.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD)와 Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses가 원격 부품 인쇄를 위한 혁신적인 솔루션을 발표했습니다. 이 협력에는 Oqton과 Wibu-Systems가 포함되어 있으며, Daimler Buses의 인증된 파트너가 지역 내에서 부품을 생산하면서 지적 재산권을 디지털 권리 관리로 보호할 수 있도록 합니다.
이 솔루션은 다양한 엔진 부품 및 차내 부품의 주문형 제조를 가능하게 하여 배송 시간을 최대 75%까지 단축합니다. 서비스 제공업체는 Omniplus 3D 프린팅 라이센스 eShop을 통해 3DXpert 라이센스를 구입하여 Daimler 네트워크에 가입할 수 있습니다. 현재 이 시스템은 3D Systems의 SLS 380 프린터와 함께 작동하며, 향후 다른 폴리머 및 금속 프린터로 확장할 계획입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 공급망 병목 현상을 극복하고 유지보수로 인한 차량 다운타임을 최소화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 자동차 적층 제조 시장은 2022년 29억 달러에서 2027년에는 79억 달러로 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) et Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses ont annoncé une solution révolutionnaire pour l'impression à distance de pièces de rechange. La collaboration, qui inclut Oqton et Wibu-Systems, permet aux partenaires certifiés de Daimler Buses de produire des pièces de rechange localement tout en protégeant la propriété intellectuelle grâce à la gestion des droits numériques.
La solution permet la fabrication à la demande de diverses pièces sous capot et intérieures de la cabine, réduisant le temps de livraison jusqu'à 75%. Les prestataires de services peuvent rejoindre le réseau de Daimler en achetant une licence 3DXpert via leur eShop de licences de impression 3D Omniplus. Le système fonctionne actuellement avec l'imprimante SLS 380 de 3D Systems, avec des plans d'expansion vers d'autres imprimantes en polymère et en métal.
Cette initiative vise à surmonter les goulets d'étranglement de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et à minimiser les temps d'immobilisation des véhicules en raison de la maintenance. Le marché de la fabrication additive automobile devrait passer de 2,9 milliards de dollars en 2022 à 7,9 milliards de dollars d'ici 2027.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) und Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses haben eine bahnbrechende Lösung für die Fernproduktion von Ersatzteilen angekündigt. Die Zusammenarbeit, die Oqton und Wibu-Systems umfasst, ermöglicht es den zertifizierten Partnern von Daimler Buses, Ersatzteile lokal herzustellen und gleichzeitig das geistige Eigentum durch digitales Rechtemanagement zu schützen.
Die Lösung ermöglicht die bedarfsgerechte Herstellung verschiedener Motor- und Innenraumteile und reduziert die Lieferzeiten um bis zu 75%. Dienstleister können dem Netzwerk von Daimler beitreten, indem sie eine 3DXpert-Lizenz über den Omniplus 3D-Druck-Lizenz-Shop erwerben. Das System arbeitet derzeit mit dem SLS 380-Drucker von 3D Systems, mit Plänen zur Erweiterung auf andere Polymer- und Metalldrucker.
Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, Engpässe in der Lieferkette zu überwinden und die Fahrzeuge aufgrund von Wartungsarbeiten so wenig wie möglich außer Betrieb zu nehmen. Der Markt für additive Fertigung in der Automobilindustrie wird voraussichtlich von 2,9 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2022 auf 7,9 Milliarden US-Dollar bis 2027 anwachsen.
- Reduces spare part delivery time by up to 75%
- Expands manufacturing capabilities through certified partners network
- Enables on-demand local production to overcome supply chain issues
- Protects intellectual property through digital rights management
- current compatibility with only SLS 380 printer model
- Requires purchase of additional software license for service providers
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This partnership represents a paradigm shift in automotive spare parts management that could significantly impact 3D Systems' market position and revenue potential. The solution addresses three critical pain points in the commercial vehicle sector:
- Supply chain resilience: By enabling local production through certified partners, the system creates a distributed manufacturing network that's more resistant to global supply chain disruptions
- Inventory optimization: Service providers can eliminate costly spare parts inventory while maintaining rapid response capabilities
- IP protection: The digital rights management system creates a scalable business model that protects Daimler's intellectual property while enabling widespread deployment
The revenue implications for 3D Systems are multifaceted. Beyond the initial hardware sales of SLS 380 printers, the company stands to benefit from:
- Recurring revenue through materials supply for certified partners
- Software licensing fees through the Omniplus platform
- Potential expansion into metal printing applications
The timing is particularly strategic as the automotive additive manufacturing market approaches an inflection point, with projected growth to
However, successful execution will require careful management of several critical factors:
- Quality control across the distributed manufacturing network
- Scaling the certification process for new service partners
- Maintaining competitive pricing against traditional supply chain solutions
- Ensuring consistent material availability and standardization
This initiative could serve as a blueprint for similar solutions across other industries, potentially opening new markets for 3D Systems' technology and expertise.
- Collaboration between Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses, 3D Systems, Oqton, and Wibu-Systems yields unique remote spare part production solution, protecting Daimler Buses’ intellectual property through digital rights management, expanding manufacturing footprint
- Solution enables Daimler Buses-certified 3D printing partners to produce parts on-demand to overcome supply chain bottlenecks, reduce delivery time by up to
75% - 3D Systems’ solutions driving growth of additive manufacturing use in automotive industry — total market expected to grow to
$7.9 billion by 2027
ROCK HILL, S.C. and LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), a leading additive manufacturing solutions provider, and Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, announced a revolutionary solution to facilitate remote spare part printing. The solution combines Daimler Buses’ production and maintenance expertise for automotive serial additive manufacturing parts for trucks, buses, and motorcoaches with 3D Systems’ expertise in 3D printing technology, materials, and applications, Oqton’s software leadership, and the pioneering work of Wibu-Systems in digital rights and IP management. This collaboration enables Daimler Buses to deliver enhanced service capabilities to its certified additive manufacturing (AM) partners while protecting its valuable intellectual property (IP) and competitive position. By utilizing this solution, Daimler Buses’ certified 3D printing partners will be able to manufacture spare parts locally for various underhood and cabin interior applications, including pins, covers, and inserts. As a result, these service partners can increase flexibility and efficiency while reducing time to parts in hand by up to
“We are very pleased that we are expanding the revolutionary solution with 3D Systems, one of the world’s leading 3D printer manufacturers, and realizing our vision for decentralized spare parts production,” said Ralf Anderhofstadt, head of center of competence additive manufacturing, Daimler Truck and Buses. "The Digital Rights Management enables us to shorten service times through decentralized production in order to further maximize productivity and revenue for commercial vehicle companies. In addition, the sensible use of industrial 3D printing results in reducing the complexity in the supply chains. Through our collaboration with 3D Systems, Oqton and Wibu-Systems, we are setting another important milestone in the expansion of decentralized 3D printing production."
Before introducing this solution, service providers often bear the risk of significant downtime when vehicles require even a few but critical specific parts, such as three inserts and a fuse box cover. Limited by local supply chain infrastructure and inventory, not having these parts in stock could result in delays of several weeks, impacting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. With the implementation of Daimler Buses’ advanced solution, service providers can now collaborate with nearby service bureaus to quickly produce the necessary parts on demand, drastically reducing wait times and enhancing overall productivity.
Bus/motorcoach companies or a service bureau can join Daimler Buses’ network of 3D printing certified partners by purchasing a license for 3DXpert through Daimler Buses’ Omniplus 3D-Printing License eShop. 3DXpert is an all-in-one, integrated additive manufacturing software that streamlines the complete workflow, from part design to printing. The prepare and print license enables the customer or service partner to decrypt the design files for the parts needed for a specific repair job and only produce the exact quantity needed. Currently, the solution is designed to 3D print parts on 3D Systems’ SLS 380. In the future, Daimler Buses anticipates service bureaus will be able to connect any 3D Systems’ polymer or metal 3D printer to the solution.
“By commercializing this digital service solution, Daimler Buses is not only adopting a new technology; they’re fundamentally reshaping the supply chain for greater resilience and efficiency,” said Jaime Garcia, additive solutions manager – automotive and commercial transportation, 3D Systems. “Our SLS 380 is a high throughput additive manufacturing solution with unprecedented levels of throughput, consistency, performance, and yield. I’m pleased that this is the first 3D Systems technology to be integrated into Daimler Buses’ workflow. I look forward to seeing how the capabilities grow as we add other polymer as well as metal 3D printers in the future.”
Roy Sterenthal, vice president, industrial additive, Oqton commented, “Our 3DXpert software is renowned as an all-in-one solution to streamline the additive manufacturing production workflow. By combining this capability with Wibu-Systems' robust digital rights management solution, we're helping Daimler Buses safeguard its intellectual property while accelerating its supply chain. I’m pleased that we can be part of this innovative solution to produce on-demand critical components, reduce reliance on global logistics, and ultimately return vehicles to service faster than ever.”
According to Markets and Markets1, the additive manufacturing market in the automotive sector was valued at
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1 Markets and Markets, “Automotive 3D Printing Market by Vehicle Type (ICE & Electric Vehicles), Offering (Hardware & Software), Component, Material (Metals, Plastics, Resin & Composites), Technology (SLA, SLS, EBM, FDM, LOM, 3DIP), Application, & Region – Global Forecast to 2027” (July 2022).
About 3D Systems
More than 35 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction - empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. Thanks to our unique offering of hardware, software, materials, and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of our application engineers, who collaborate with customers to transform how they deliver their products and services. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods. More information on the company is available at https://www.3dsystems.com.
About Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses
We are one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 production sites around the globe and more than 100,000 employees. We offer light, medium and heavy duty trucks, city and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. Tailored financial services are also part of our portfolio. More details about the company are available at https://www.daimlertruck.com/en.
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