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GM steps up use of 3-D printers

Zane Meike, additive manufacturing lead at GM Lansing Delta Assembly, holds up a common 3-D printed tool used to align engine and transmission vehicle identification numbers that cost $3,000 to purchase from a third party. That same piece costs less than $3 to be 3-D printed at the plant. (Michael Wayland)
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By:
Michael Wayland
June 20, 2018 05:00 AM

LANSING, Michigan -- General Motors is increasing the use of 3-D printing at its plants to streamline operations, which has the potential to save millions of dollars in annual production costs.

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