DM3D
DM3D Technology, a Michigan-based 3D additive metal service company, has joined forces with MAHLE to deliver superior quality automotive components using DM3D's proprietary and patented direct metal deposition (DMD) technology.
The two companies have been working together to develop surface treatment applications for a variety of automotive components and will be introducing inline production late 2014 or early 2015 with anticipated volumes exceeding millions of units.
Jose Valentim Sarabanda, Head of Product Development, MAHLE SOUTH AMERICA, said: "Our company has seen significant product enhancement using DM3D's laser based technology for surface treatment application and we look forward to continue our relationship and to implement this technology in our production lines."
Roger Parsons, CEO, of DM3D Technology commented: "Our company is very excited to team with MAHLE using our unique additive metal process for automotive components and we look forward to developing more applications centered on the automotive industry."