3D printing helps auto industry deal with supply chain issues

Eric Magenheimer of GKN Additive holds a seal made by 3D printing for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, top left. When engineers made a last-minute design change to the tailgate-mounted spoiler, General Motors needed a fast solution to keep the launch on track. (AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ILLUSTRATION)

July 17, 2022 06:00 PM

Production of the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe was about to begin late last summer in Arlington, Texas, when engineers made a last-minute design change to the tailgate-mounted spoiler.

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