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The Cadillac Celestiq Is So Fancy GM Had To Register 300 Patents To Build It
- The Cadillac Celestiq by GM resulted in 300 unique patents and 330 custom parts, with 115 built using additive manufacturing.
- Hand-built in small batches in Warren, Michigan, the Celestiq serves as an R&D program with limited production.
- GM's advancements in additive manufacturing for the Celestiq led to savings of around $10 million in tooling costs.
- The 7000-series aluminum alloy used in Celestiq presented challenges in production, requiring innovative manufacturing methods.
- A Flexible Fabrication Lab at GM's Warren Tech Center designed over 330 custom parts for Celestiq.
- Additive manufacturing played a significant role, creating 115 printed parts for the Celestiq, including metal interior components.
- The customizability afforded by additive manufacturing allows for unique customer requests like family crests on parts.
- The Celestiq's engineering innovations, including a sand casting process, could influence future GM EV models.
- While not economical for mass production, the Celestiq serves as a testbed for advanced manufacturing techniques in GM's lineup.
- GM's focus on patents related to joining, shaping, casting, and printing sets the stage for innovation across their vehicle range.
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