Volvo Establishes All 3D-Printing Facility

The successful use of additive manufacturing (AM) for Volvo’s Trucks division in France and Construction Equipment machinery parts has spurred using the technology exclusively to produce tools and fixtures at its New River Valley (NRV) truck plant in Dublin, Va.
“Volvo Trucks began exploring the use of 3D technology with a prototype approach, identifying opportunities to improve quality in the manufacturing process,” said Franky Marchand, vice-president and plant general manag…


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