The automotive industry is undergoing one of the fastest transformations in its history. Electrification, new propulsion systems, lightweight design, and the demand for flexible production are reshaping supply chains and manufacturing processes.
AltForm supports OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers with advanced Powder Bed Fusion, Direct Energy Deposition, and high-performance laser processes, with a proven track record in delivering fully automated production lines inside automotive factories.
Our experience includes end-to-end projects for leading automotive customers, where we integrated additive manufacturing, rapid coating technologies, and remote laser welding into complete production workflows. These solutions combine custom automation, third-party hardware integration, and a unified software layer that monitors, coordinates, and optimizes the entire process.
Rapid Coating systems for high-volume automotive production
AltForm has consolidated expertise in delivering rapid coating systems for brake discs, one of the most relevant industrial applications of advanced laser processing for automotive. Our Rapid Coating cells are engineered for continuous, 24-hour operation and can be integrated directly into automotive production plants.
These systems apply high-speed, wear-resistant coatings that help reduce particulate emissions from braking systems, supporting sustainability targets and compliance with upcoming regulations (Euro 7 regulations and similar). The lines we delivered include automated handling, closed-loop powder management, and real-time monitoring, ensuring stability, repeatability, and consistent quality at scale.
This capability demonstrates our ability to operate as a long-term industrial partner, delivering technologies that are fully aligned with the pace and requirements of automotive production.
Powder Bed Fusion for lightweight and high-performance components
Powder Bed Fusion plays an increasingly important role in automotive development and production. With the AltForm Print 300 and Print 400 platforms, manufacturers can create complex, lightweight metal components that improve thermal performance, reduce mass, and enhance structural efficiency.
PBF enables the rapid development of parts for electric vehicles, including battery cooling systems, thermal management components, and structural elements with optimized strength-to-weight ratios. For luxury and high-performance segments, PBF also supports the creation of customized parts, internal geometries, and design-driven features that differentiate the final product.
The combination of our PBF machines and AI-enabled interfaces allows faster iteration, shorter development cycles, and reliable scaling from prototype to pre-series and production environments.
Automated production lines for additive and laser-based processes
AltForm is one of the few companies capable of integrating additive manufacturing and advanced laser processes into fully automated production environments.
We have delivered complete automotive lines that include:
- multi-system PBF workflows connected by robotic handling
- automated material management, powder recovery, and chamber extraction
- remote laser welding cells integrated into continuous production
- rapid coating systems connected to upstream and downstream operations
- unified software integration for machine control, scheduling, monitoring, and data governance
Every installation is developed together with the customer, following a tailor-made approach that aligns with plant layout, process requirements, material flow, and quality standards.
This ensures operational stability, repeatability, and full compatibility with automotive manufacturing practices.
Secure digital workflows and intelligent production support
AltForm’s software ecosystem integrates fleet management, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data governance into a unified digital environment. Our platforms provide advanced process monitoring designed for industrial production, giving manufacturers full visibility of machine status, key parameters, and operational performance.
Our systems also include an AI-enabled assistant that guides operators through setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This support improves usability, reduces downtime, and helps ensure that every system operates under stable, controlled, and repeatable conditions. This digital layer strengthens production reliability and simplifies daily operations in high-throughput automotive plants.
Shaping the future of automotive manufacturing
Automotive production is evolving, and manufacturers need technologies that can adapt quickly, operate reliably, and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. AltForm supports this transition by combining advanced laser processes, additive manufacturing, and automation into solutions that seamlessly integrate into real-world factory environments.
Our role is to help manufacturers move from experimentation to stable production, enabling faster development cycles, higher efficiency, and a more flexible approach to designing and building vehicles.
Our solutions for the automotive industry
Rapid Coating Cell
Print 300 Series
Print 400 Series
