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AUTOMOTIVE

3D Printing for Automotive

Performance parts and prototypes for EV, autonomous, and traditional automotive.

Black 3D printed automotive front fairing with integrated headlight bezel — an end-use automotive body part produced on the TAKT 3D print farm

CAPABILITIES

Automotive Manufacturing Capabilities

From EV prototyping to bridge production, TAKT 3D delivers parts that perform under demanding automotive conditions.

Under-Hood Components

Heat-resistant brackets and housings engineered for the engine bay. Materials rated for continuous high-temperature exposure and chemical resistance.

EV Prototyping

Battery enclosures, connector housings, and lightweight brackets for electric vehicle development. Iterate quickly without tooling delays.

Heat-Resistant Materials

ASA, ABS, and PC rated for automotive operating temperatures. Materials validated for UV stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical performance.

Bridge Production

Low-volume production runs without tooling investment. Bridge the gap between prototype approval and injection mold readiness.

Black 3D printed automotive mounting bracket with molded part-number and material-identification markings, bridging injection-molded OEM parts on the TAKT 3D print farm

OEM BRIDGE PARTS

Molded part IDs. Real replacement geometry.

We produce bridge-volume replacement parts with the same molded part-number and material stamps as the OEM original — so inspectors, assemblers, and field technicians can read the part the way they always have while tooling is still being cut.

  • Mirror-match OEM markings: part number, recyclability codes, date stamps
  • Printed in PA6-CF30 or PAHT-CF for under-hood heat tolerance
  • Dimensioned off supplied drawings or reverse-engineered scans
  • Bridge production in days while injection tooling runs

MATERIALS

Common Materials

Heat-resistant and high-strength materials engineered for automotive environments.

ASAABSPA6-CFPCPAHT-CF

Automotive 3D printing FAQ

What automotive parts does TAKT 3D print?+
Jigs and assembly fixtures, functional prototypes, interior-facing trim, under-hood brackets, battery enclosures, and short-run replacement parts. Typical customers are EV and performance-vehicle engineering teams iterating on designs before tooling.
Which materials handle engine-bay heat?+
ASA holds up to UV and temperature on exterior trim; ABS works for interior cabin parts; PC when impact and heat matter together; PA6-CF30 for structural brackets that see elevated temperature with load. Material selection is part of the DFM review on every quote.
Can you do low-volume bridge production between prototype and injection mold?+
Yes — bridge production (50–5,000 parts) is one of our most common automotive workflows. No tooling cost, no MOQ, and you can ship revisions mid-run. We have customers who have run the same bracket for over a year on FDM before committing to a mold.
How fast is turnaround on jigs and fixtures?+
Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days. Expedited (3 days) adds 30%; rush (1–2 days) adds 60%. Most single jigs ship within 48 hours from our San Diego shop.
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