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[–] Sarcastaway 1 points (+1|-0)

That is surprising. I knew they used them for prototyping, but I guess I assumed they used them for more than that.

IIRC, Jay Leno was an early adopter of 3d printing for replacing classic car parts that are out of production.

[–] Owlchemy 1 points (+1|-0)

I'm surprised, too. One of the last projects I worked on maybe four years ago with Boeing we were experimenting with 3D printed components. I guess this is why the Government had to bail out GM, they never get it.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

It's especially weird that they said Ford only started prototyping this stuff last year and they were the only American car company that didn't need a bailout. It's almost like their CEOs are asleep at the wheel.