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

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

# Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/31/automakers-3d-printing-ford-rivian-gm.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*