Divergent 3D’s Blade, the world’s first 3D-printed production supercar, was printed by the world’s fastest 3D metal printer from SLM Solutions. Video courtesy Divergent 3D.
Divergent 3D, which developed the Divergent Manufacturing Platform™, in March announced a strategic development partnership with SLM Solutions Group, a 3D metal printing equipment manufacturer.
SLM Solutions will work closely with Divergent to develop specific hardware and software that will enable scaling of the patented Divergent Manufacturing Platform to high-volume production of vehicle structures. This relationship is expected to accelerate the commercial development of each companies’ technologies and revenue growth.
“We are very impressed by the rapid development and implementation of Divergent 3D’s technology in the automotive sector," said Hans-Joachim Ihde, chairman of the supervisory board and founder of SLM Solutions. "By working together with Divergent, we can help to provide manufacturers with the tools to build more profitable, innovative and environmentally sustainable vehicles while dramatically reducing manufacturing capital cost and providing almost unlimited design flexibility.”
Kevin Czinger, founder and CEO of Divergent 3D, added that the partnership "will transform the way vehicle structures are designed, engineered, manufactured and assembled."
