{"id":176980,"date":"2020-11-20T08:15:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T08:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/?p=176980"},"modified":"2020-11-20T08:15:05","modified_gmt":"2020-11-20T08:15:05","slug":"nikola-corporation-installs-large-format-3d-printer-additive-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/nikola-corporation-installs-large-format-3d-printer-additive-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikola Corporation Installs Large Format 3D Printer Additive Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EV truck manufacturers are emerging as leading innovators in manufacturing. After Quantron used VJET X technology to produce an engine housing, Nikola Corporation has now invested in a large-format FFF additive manufacturing system, the BigRep PRO, to streamline the design and manufacturing processes of their zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell electric <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/automotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vehicle<\/a>s, electric <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/automotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vehicle<\/a> drivetrains, <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/automotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vehicle<\/a> components, <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">energy<\/a> storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The new system is changing how Nikola Corporation implements additive manufacturing. Integrating AM into design and manufacturing processes opens the door for process improvements, product design optimization and modern operation efficiencies. AM is now able to play a key role in developing the future of freight transport, supported by engineering-grade materials \u2013 developed in collaboration with BASF.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Nikola Corporation, our vision is to become a global leader in zero-emissions transportation \u2013 and innovation plays a significant role in making that happen. We selected the BigRep PRO for its large-format build volume, third-p<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">art<\/a>y filament compatibility, and state-of-the-<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">art<\/a> Bosch-Rexroth CNC control systems,\u201d said Technical Operations Manager of Nikola Corporation, Riley Gillman. \u201cThe first prints that we ran lasted 17 days. Since then, we have been pretty much running the PRO non-stop to help us print p<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">art<\/a>s and components using its large capacity of printing, high resolution and accuracy throughout the entire process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox-upload.oss-us-east-1.aliyuncs.com\/image\/2020\/11\/BbMVfu.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #eaeaea7a; padding: 15px 30px; overflow-wrap: break-word; display: flex; align-items: center; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: -1px 4px 20px 0px #dedede; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding-right: 30px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\">Manufacturing on Demand<\/h4>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">Maximize the freedom of your product design, get your ideal realized with 3D printing and other cutting-edge technologies!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #0baee8; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fa-fw auxicon auxicon-cloud-upload\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Get Quote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nikola relies on the BigRep PRO to <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3D print<\/a> assembly, weld, and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection fixtures, which all require a high level of precision. In addition, the PRO is producing test components for fit checks on the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/automotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vehicle<\/a>s, and manufacturing some end-use p<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">art<\/a>s.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to be working with Nikola Corporation by providing both BigRep industrial <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3D print<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ing<\/a> systems and our expertise in innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/insights\/applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">application<\/a>s,\u201d says Frank Marangell, BigRep CBO and President of BigRep America. \u201cThe variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/insights\/applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">application<\/a>s Nikola is printing illustrates the PRO\u2019s flexibility and high-performance potential in demanding industries like <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/automotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">automotive<\/a>. Nikola has joined a roster of other <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/automotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">automotive<\/a> industry leaders who benefit from our flagship system\u2019s unprecedented speed, precision and reliability that make it the perfect choice for cutting-edge AM <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/insights\/applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">application<\/a>s.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The BigRep PRO is specially designed for <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3D print<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/service\/3d-printing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ing<\/a> both large-format and low-yield production p<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">art<\/a>s required in high-performance <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/insights\/applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">application<\/a>s across the <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/automotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">automotive<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/aerospace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aerospace<\/a> and other industries. The systems feature a build envelope of almost one full cubic meter and is equipped with a state-of-the-<a href=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/news\/topics\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">art<\/a> Bosch Rexroth CNC motion control system delivering IoT connectivity to fully integrate with Industry 4.0.<\/p>\n<p>Two types of extruders are available: the Advanced Capability Extruder (ACE) and the BigRep MXT, based on a proprietary Metering Extruder Technology. A large, airtight filament chamber allows for continuous printing with engineering-grade filaments like PA6\/66, ABS, ASA, fiber-filled and more. The PRO operates using BigRep\u2019s BLADE slicer software, which provides accurate printing time and material use calculations for optimized productivity, as well as simple tools for easy batch and mirror printing.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: grey;\">* This article is reprinted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dprintingmedia.network\/nikola-corporation-installs-large-format-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3D Printing Media Network<\/a>. If you are involved in infringement, please contact us to delete it.<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"far fa-fw fa-user\"><\/i> Author: Davide Sher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EV truck manufacturers are emerging as leading innovators in manufacturing. 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