Divergent 3D honored for structural manufacturing in auto industry

The Frost & Sullivan North American Technology Innovation Award is presented to Divergent 3D, demonstrating its uniqueness in developing and leveraging new technologies that impact both the functionality and the customer value of the new products and applications.

According to Frost & Sullivan’s report on Divergent 3D, “an efficient and refined structural manufacturing technology in the automotive sector is needed” as four billion more vehicles will be produced by 2050. Frost & Sullivan calls Divergent 3D’s innovative approach to manufacturing a “dematerialized, high quality, and light weight chassis system which radically decreases vehicle pollutant emissions, withstands extreme forces, and delivers high performance with increased fuel efficiency, providing users with an excellent return on their investment.”

At the center of Divergent’s groundbreaking solution is the Node™, a 3D-printed alloy joint that connects standardized materials into modular, complex structures. The Frost & Sullivan report notes “the 3D printed Node technology uses less energy and raw materials than traditional methods, and allows manufacturers to quickly print and build complex structures without the need for metal tooling and stamping equipment.” Additionally, the weight of the Node-enabled chassis is up to 5x lighter than that of traditional cars, despite being stronger and more durable. Further, Frost & Sullivan state “the 3D Node technology has broad appeal and is expected to be used by automakers in Europe, Asia, and the United States in the next two to five years, and has the potential to set a benchmark through its installation in vehicles of all types.”