• Types of parts being printed (Don Porter)

• Liability issues (Don Porter)

• How they are going to get specs/CAD drawings to print (Don Porter)

• Insurance perspective (Tim Schneider)

• Comments from Stacey Simmons:

  • How does 3D printing help solve problems?

    What are the pros and cons of 3D printing?

    Specific questions to ask:

    ·         Parts commonly 3D printed:

    ·         What types of vehicle parts can be 3D printed for collision repair (e.g., trim pieces, brackets, clips, custom moldings)?

    ·         Are there any limitations on the size or complexity of parts that can be 3D printed?

    ·         Benefits of 3D printing in collision repair:

    ·         How does 3D printing expedite the repair process compared to traditionalmethods? 

    ·         Can 3D printing help reduce the need for special order parts, decreasing repair time? 

    ·         Does 3D printing allow for custom part fabrication to fit unique damage situations? 

    ·         Materials used in 3D printing:

    ·         What types of materials are typically used for 3D printing in collision repair (e.g., ABS plastic, nylon, flexible polymers)? 

    ·         Are there material options that match the original vehicle parts in terms of strength and durability?

    ·         Quality and accuracy:

    ·         How is the quality and dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts ensured? 

    ·         What quality control measures are in place to guarantee the integrity of 3D printed parts?

    ·         Cost considerations:

    ·         How does the cost of 3D printed parts compare to traditional replacement parts?

    ·         Are there situations where 3D printing might be more cost-effective for repairs? 

    ·         Repair process with 3D printing:

    ·         What steps are involved in creating a 3D printed part for a collision repair (e.g., scanning the damaged area, designing the part, printing, finishing)? 

    ·         How is the 3D-printed part integrated into the overall repair process?

    ·         Customer impact:

    ·         Does using 3D printing for repairs affect the turnaround time for customers? 

    ·         How can 3D printing potentially improve customer satisfaction in collision repair? 

    ·         Shop expertise:

    ·         What level of experience does your shop have with 3D printing technology in collision repair? 

    ·         What training do your technicians have in using 3D printing for repairs?

From CONNEX 2024:

Agenda

Key Topics to Cover

Part 1 - Presentation

• Harold: Intro: Use slides from IBIS to provide background

• Mario: How is it being used today

• Brian: Customer / consumer impacts, how 3D can be used in real world applications

Part 2 - Panel Q&A

• Intro by Harold (use IBIS presentation)

• When was first commercially available?

• When did it make it’s first foray into automotive manufacturing?

• How did OEM’s first start using additive manufacturing?

How is 3D being used today?

• How broadly is it being used today?

  • Where is it being used today?

• Where does it work well?

• Where doesn’t it work today?

• What are the impacts for the consumer?

• What kind of materials can be 3d printed? Plastics, metals, etc?

• How are CAD files shared?

• Are there licensing impacts?

• What kind of equipment is required?

• Quality / Certification? - Tension tests

What is the future of additive manufacturing?

• Will body shops need their own printers?