BIG-180X
1,800 × 600 × 600 mm
From US$17,000
View BIG-180X →Automotive 3D printing in Canada
Automotive development moves fast — but clay and CNC prototyping of panels, bumpers and interiors is slow and expensive. Large-format 3D printing puts full-scale prototypes and fixtures in your shop in days.
The challenge
Where automotive teams lose time & money
Prototyping body panels, bumpers and interior parts with clay or CNC is slow, costly and hard to iterate. Each design change adds weeks, and tooling for low-volume or motorsport parts rarely pencils out.
Meanwhile assembly lines need jigs, fixtures and checking gauges that are expensive to machine and tie up CNC capacity.
How Modix solves it
A platform built for automotive
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Full-scale prototypes
Print 1:1 bumpers, panels and interior parts on a BIG-180X or BIG-Meter to test fit and form in days.
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Same-week iteration
Revise CAD and reprint overnight — compress design loops from weeks to days.
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Production fixtures
End-use jigs, fixtures and checking gauges at a fraction of machined cost, freeing CNC capacity.
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Complex geometry
IDEX dual extrusion with soluble supports handles undercuts and trapped geometry.
Recommended platforms
Best Modix printers for automotive
Advertised in US dollars (CAD accepted at current exchange rates), shipped across Canada.
BIG-Meter
1,000 × 1,000 × 1,000 mm
From US$15,000
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BIG-120X
1,200 × 600 × 640 mm
From US$8,000
View BIG-120X →Applications
What you can make
- Full-scale body panels & bumpers
- Interior trim prototypes
- Assembly jigs & fixtures
- Checking gauges & tooling
- Motorsport components
- Concept & show models
FAQ
Automotive 3D printing — questions
Can I 3D print a full-scale car bumper or panel?
Yes. The Modix BIG-180X (1.8 m wide) and BIG-Meter (cubic metre) print full-scale bumpers and body panels in a single piece, so you can validate fit and form in days.
Is 3D printing good for automotive production fixtures?
Very. Printed jigs, fixtures and checking gauges cost a fraction of machined equivalents, are lighter and ergonomic, and can be reprinted or revised on demand — without tying up CNC machines.
How fast can automotive prototypes be produced?
Most full-scale prototypes print overnight to a few days depending on size, letting teams iterate the same week instead of waiting weeks for clay or CNC.
Why buy from Modix Canada for automotive?
Modix Canada is the authorized Canadian reseller. We advertise in US dollars (Canadian dollars accepted at the current exchange rate), ship across Canada, provide on-site service in Ontario and Quebec, and support Canadian electrical certification (CSA / ESA field evaluation).
Which Modix printer is best for automotive?
For automotive we usually recommend the BIG-180X, BIG-Meter and BIG-120X — sized to the parts and tooling these teams produce. Tell us your largest part and we'll match the right platform.
How much does a large-format 3D printer for automotive cost?
Modix printers start at US$5,400 for the BIG-60 and scale to US$27,000 for the Everest, with pellet MAMA systems quoted on request — advertised in US dollars, payable in Canadian dollars at the current exchange rate. Most teams recover the cost quickly through reduced tooling lead times and less outsourcing.
Solve your automotive bottleneck
Tell us what you're making and we'll recommend the right Modix platform — advertised in USD, payable in CAD.
Talk to Modix Canada