MagTec | EV Components

 

Low Volume Production | SLS 3D Printing
Industry: Automotive
 

The Challenge

Magtec, a leading designer and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) drive systems for HGV commercial, passenger, defence, and special vehicles, needed a production method for medium- to low-volume components. Traditional injection moulding would have required expensive tooling, fixed designs, and significant storage space for spare parts. With their vehicles not yet mass-produced, Magtec sought a cost-effective and flexible way to create tough, repeatable components without tying up cash or space.

 

The Solution

We partnered with Magtec to produce their components using SLS Nylon 3D printing. This technology provided the strength and durability needed for EV drive systems while allowing for on-demand manufacturing. By utilising SLS, Magtec maintained the flexibility to adapt designs as needed. Our fast turnaround times ensured that parts were delivered precisely when required, allowing Magtec to operate lean without holding unnecessary stock.

 

The Results

  • Strong & robust parts: SLS Nylon components met demanding EV drive system requirements.

  • Cost-effective production: Eliminated expensive injection mould tooling and upfront costs.

  • Design flexibility: Allowed for easy design adjustments without committing to fixed tooling.

  • Lean operations: Reduced storage needs and freed up cash flow by manufacturing on demand.

  • Reliable delivery: Quick turnaround ensured Magtec could meet production timelines without delays.

 

“We’ve found that AME-3D’s technologies work perfectly in our application. Our vehicles are not being mass produced yet, and as such, a lot of our components are only required in low to medium volume. Using the SLS nylon means that we can produce parts that are tough and robust, very repeatable, and it keeps the design flexible. We could move to injection moulding but the cost of the tool would make it financially unviable at these volumes and we would have to fix the design. AME-3D’s ability to produce the parts we need and deliver them quickly means that we don’t need to hold stock, tying up cash and space in our facility. We can operate in a lean way because we can rely on the delivery and quality.”

Head of Commercial at Magtec