Shape Corp Accelerates Automotive Tooling with Additive Manufacturing

Discover how additive manufacturing is improving automotive production at Shape Corp. In this video, see how Shape uses industrial FDM 3D printing to accelerate tooling, reduce downtime, and deliver greater value to OEM customers worldwide. 

• Learn how additive manufacturing drives:
• Production Uptime – Durable, custom tooling and shop aids that reduce downtime
• Cost Reduction – 3D printed solutions that lower maintenance and replacement costs
• Speed to Market – Faster tooling lead times and accelerated program maturation 

From lightweight end-of-arm tooling to surrogate parts that help teams re-zero fixtures faster, this video highlights real-world production applications inside a Tier 1 automotive environment. 

Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, increase flexibility, or scale additive manufacturing across your operations, this video provides practical insight from the factory floor.  

Watch the video to learn: 

• How Shape applies FDM 3D printing across tooling, fixtures, and shop aids
• Where carbon fiber–reinforced materials replace metal for performance gains
• How surrogate parts reduce process interruptions and minimize downtime
• Why additive manufacturing has become a scalable production strategy at Shape