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BMW expands 3D printing across its production plants

Original: BMW is pushing to introduce more additive manufacturing in its plants

BMW is pushing to introduce more additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, in its plants, a move that would let the carmaker produce components and prototypes faster and with less material waste. The strategy fits a broader industry shift toward flexible, localized production. Industry watchers see it as another step in BMW's effort to modernize manufacturing and cut costs.

Why now: Automakers' adoption of additive manufacturing is a timely technology and manufacturing story.

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