# Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed

- Source: CNBC Top News
- Published: 2026-10-31T12:00:01+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/31/automakers-3d-printing-ford-rivian-gm.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/automakers-like-rivian-and-ford-are-democratizing-3d-printing-to-reduc-6d3a29/

Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.

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