GARDENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Divergent 3D today announced it has won the Frost & Sullivan 2016 North American Technology Innovation Award for Structural Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry. The Divergent Manufacturing Platform™ incorporates 3D printing to radically transform the economics and environmental impact of designing and manufacturing complex structures such as cars. The Frost & Sullivan North American Technology Innovation Award is presented to the company that has “demonstrated uniqueness in developing and leveraging new technologies that impact both the functionality and the customer value of the new products and applications.”
“It is an honor to be recognized by Frost & Sullivan for our innovation that stands to transform the automobile industry,” said Kevin Czinger, Founder & CEO, Divergent 3D. “This 2016 North American Technology Innovation Award is validation of our ongoing efforts to revolutionize car manufacturing by reducing the pollution and production costs of traditional manufacturing, resulting in a sustainable path forward for the car industry.”
According to Frost & Sullivan’s report on Divergent 3D, “an efficient and refined structural manufacturing technology in the automotive sector is needed” as four billion more vehicles will be produced by 2050. Frost & Sullivan calls Divergent 3D’s innovative approach to manufacturing a “dematerialized, high quality, and light weight chassis system which radically decreases vehicle pollutant emissions, withstands extreme forces, and delivers high performance with increased fuel efficiency, providing users with an excellent return on their investment.”
At the center of Divergent’s groundbreaking solution is the Node™, a 3D-printed alloy joint that connects standardized materials into modular, complex structures. The Frost & Sullivan report notes “the 3D printed Node technology uses less energy and raw materials than traditional methods, and allows manufacturers to quickly print and build complex structures without the need for metal tooling and stamping equipment.” Additionally, the weight of the Node-enabled chassis is up to 5x lighter than that of traditional cars, despite being stronger and more durable. Further, Frost & Sullivan state “the 3D Node technology has broad appeal and is expected to be used by automakers in Europe, Asia, and the United States in the next two to five years, and has the potential to set a benchmark through its installation in vehicles of all types.”
The Frost & Sullivan 2016 North American Technology Innovation Award is the latest recognition for Divergent 3D. The company was recently named a Google Solve for X “Moonshot” for its disruptive impact on global transportation. Divergent 3D was also the recipient of Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” award in the Auto category for Blade, the world’s first 3D-printed supercar. Blade is built upon Divergent’s revolutionary manufacturing platform and is considered one of the lightest and greenest supercars in the world.
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About Divergent 3D
Divergent 3D is dedicated to revolutionizing car manufacturing and reducing its environmental impact on the planet. Led by Founder & CEO Kevin Czinger, Divergent 3D has created the Divergent Manufacturing Platform™, which radically transforms the economics and environmental impact of designing and manufacturing complex structures such as cars. Divergent 3D aims to put these new tools of production and innovation into the hands of teams all around the world, resulting in a sustainable path forward for the car industry and beyond. For more information, visit www.divergent3d.com.