3D Printing Robotics & Automation Industry Parts and Components Application List and DT Success Stories

Updated on 29/11/2025 DT 3dprint

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3D Printing Applications in Robotics & Automation

Comprehensive overview of 3D printing applications in robotics and automation, including structural components, transmission parts, actuators, molds, and more

Application Category	Specific Products & Examples	Common Materials	Key Advantages
Structural Components & Frames	Robot chassis and body frames Robotic arm linkages and brackets Custom mounting brackets and fixtures Drone airframes	PLA ABS Nylon Carbon Fiber	Lightweighting, rapid prototyping, complex geometries
Motion & Transmission Components	Gears and drive mechanisms Joints and connectors Wheel assemblies and track modules Bearing housings and reducer casings	Nylon PETG Resin TPU	Wear resistance, low friction, customization
Actuators & End-Effectors	Biomimetic grippers and hands Hydraulic and pneumatic components Soft robotics structures Tool changers and adapters	Flexible Resin TPU PLA ABS	High precision, flexibility, functional integration
Functional & Auxiliary Components	Electronic enclosures and housings Sensor protection covers Cable management channels Heat sink housings	ABS PLA Resin Polycarbonate	Insulation, protection, customization
Molds & Tooling	Injection molds Assembly jigs and fixtures Calibration tools Positioning fixtures	High-Temp Resin ABS Nylon	Rapid tooling, cost-effective, high precision
Specialized Applications	Exoskeleton components Space and extreme environment robots Educational and research platforms Underwater ROV components	Titanium Aluminum Specialty Resins PEI	Extreme environment resistance, high strength, lightweighting

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